Young Sheldon’s Missy, Meemaw, and Dale joinGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagefor the holidays in the first images from the Thanksgiving special. The spin-off sitcom stemming from the recently concludedBig Bang Theoryprequel focuses on Montana Jordan’s Georgie Cooper and Emily Osment’s Mandy McAllister, as they embark on their own life in raising daughter Cece.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagebegan airingon CBS on October 17, as the couple tackled overbearing parents, a potential new home, and Cece’s first word.

WithGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagekicking off the next chapter in the expanding world ofThe Big Bang Theory,TVLinehas revealed new images from “Thanksgiving,” the fifth episode of the first season that centers on the titular holiday. It will air on Thursday, November 14.

Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon season 7, episode 14 and Montana Jordan as Georgie Cooper and Emily Osment as Mandy McAllister in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage season 1’s premiere-1

In the first image,Georgie is reunited with his younger sister Missy(Raegan Revord) in the McCalister household, dressed in their finest clothes for the holiday. The second image sees the return of grandmother Connie “Meemaw” Tucker (Annie Potts) and her partner Dale (Craig T. Nelson), who embrace Cece at the door.

What The Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Images Reveal About The Thanksgiving Special

Two Faces Are Absent From The Table

While many familiar faces are stepping through the McCallisters' door for theGeorgie & Mandy’s First MarriageThanksgiving episode, there are two omissionsfrom the Cooper familyin the first selection of images. Despite making an appearance in the premiere episode, Zoe Perry’s Mary Cooper is notably absent from the household, alongside Sheldon (Iain Armitage).

Where Sheldon Is During Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage And Why He Doesn’t Appear

Sheldon Cooper is notably absent from Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage ep 1 & there is a good reason for that, already established by Young Sheldon.

Sheldon’s absence is understandable afterYoung Sheldon’s endingsaw him set off for Caltech, and he will be away from his family for a while because of that. Though Mary is not shown in the images, she will appear in the episode, and her role will likely bring some heavy emotions.The episode will depict the first Thanksgiving in the Cooper household after George’s passingand the pressure it brings to Georgie. As such, Mary will likely be struggling to cope. Her absence in the above images could be to keep her overall demeanor a surprise.

Montana Jordan’s Georgie and Emily Osment’s Mandy looking worried while holding a baby basket in a kitchen from Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

Our Take On Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s Thanksgiving Guest Stars

The Episode Will Tackle A Pivotal Event For Georgie And The Cooper Family

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas had no shortage of cameosfromthe core cast ofYoung Sheldon, as Perry, Revord, and Potts all appear in the first two episodes of the series. This is unsurprising to those familiar with sitcom spin-offs and sequel shows, as the practice can help keep viewers coming back just to see more of their favorite characters while transitioning them into the new premise.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s Cast & Character Guide

Following the hit series Young Sheldon comes Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Luckily, the sequel will feature many of the same characters.

While relying too heavily on returning cast members can often be a dangerous scenario for other shows,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s Thanksgiving episode is a natural way of handling things. Alongside using the holiday’s tradition of bringing families together to welcome back familiar faces, by addressing Georgie’s growth and difficulties in taking on more responsibility after losing his father,the episode could be a major moment in his season 1 journey. It could also be an episode that showcases the character and Jordan’s strengths as an actor.

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Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

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Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage follows the couple as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.