Summary
After her stint inYoung Sheldon, Meemaw is officially coming back forGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which will, unfortunately, make herThe Big Bang Theoryappearance so much worse. While not technically a Cooper, Connie Tucker, was a vital part of the family’s story in Medford. Living just across George and Mary’s home, she often spent time with her daughter’s kids. Eventually, however,Young Sheldondeveloped Meemaw’s personal arc separate from the clan, which usually revolved around her dating life, and later on, her attempt at running an illegal gambling den that was shut down just beforeGeorge’s death.
Before Annie Potts played the character inYoung Sheldon, however, June Squibb first debuted Meemaw inThe Big Bang Theoryseason 9, episode 5, “The Meemaw Materialization”. Prior to that, Sheldon occasionally mentioned her maternal grandmother, most notably explaining to Penny why she called her Moonpie. The socially-inept genius was close to his mother, but he had aspecial bond with Meemaw, whichYoung Sheldonleaned into in its earliest years. As its story diversified, however,Connie became closer to Georgie and Mandy, hence why it’s great to know that she’ll have a presence inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
The Perfect Sheldon Cooper Replacement In Georgie & Mandy’s Spinoff Can Only Happen On 1 Condition
Jim Parsons' Sheldon Cooper won’t be in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage as a series regular, but luckily, he has the perfect replacement.
Meemaw Remains Connected With The Coopers After Young Sheldon
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Will Reunite The Couple With Meemaw
As confirmed at the TCA’s Summer Press Tour,Meemaw will appear inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, alongside Mary and Missy. This means that after theYoung Sheldonfinale, she remains connected to the Coopers. It’s worth noting that while the prequel’s final season 7’s biggest tragedy is the unexpected demise of George, Connie was also in a string of unlucky breaks during that period of time.
However, this will establish that Meemaw’s connection with Mary and the kids is preserved after Young Sheldon.
The latest Medford tornado wrecked her whole house, forcing her to move in with Dale, where she was still staying at the end ofThe Big Bang Theoryprequel. Between this and her unfinished arc in theYoung Sheldonfinale, there were concerns about how her relationship with the Coopers would progress after the show. However, this will establish that Meemaw’s connection with Mary and the kids is preserved afterYoung Sheldon.
Meemaw Unexpectedly Completed Young Sheldon’s George Big Bang Theory Retcon
Young Sheldon spent 7 years rehabilitating George’s tainted image from The Big Bang Theory. Surprisingly, it was Meemaw who finished it.
Meemaw Was Isolated From Mary & Her Grandchildren In The Big Bang Theory
Connie Didn’t Seem To Have Any Kind Of Relationship With Mary’s Family Aside From Sheldon In TBBT
While it’s great to know that Meemaw remains present in Georgie, Mandy, and Baby Cece’s life, this makes her appearance inThe Big Bang Theoryworse. When she visited Sheldon in Pasadena, she was on her own. By then, Mary had already returned to California multiple times, with Missy even appearing once. Even in her old age, however,Connie traveled on her own to see her Moonpie. Aside from that, there wasn’t any mention of her connection to the Coopers. On the flip side, Mary’s family also never talked about her except for Sheldon.
To make things worse,Meemaw was also absent during Sheldon and Amy’s weddinginThe Big Bang Theoryseason 11. Georgie had already patched things up with his younger brother in time for the celebration. With that, only Connie from the Cooper family was missing during the celebration. Considering how pivotal Meemaw was to the clan on the heels of George’s passing and after that, as confirmed by her appearance inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Cast
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.
Young Sheldon
A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is a media franchise that has expanded from the original titular TV show that follows a group of friends who live near and with one another as they attempt to bridge social gaps due to their geeky nature and further their scientific pursuits. The show eventually spun off with a TV special and a prequel series, Young Sheldon, which follows the origins of Sheldon Cooper and how he rose to become the brilliant physicist he is.
