Young Sheldon Cast Reacts to George Sr.'s Death in Series Finale (Exclusive) 

Even though we knew George died from Big Bang,, it still came as a gut punch. Young Sheldon brought Sheldon's family to life and endeared themselves to us.

I felt real sadness. George was the 80s Texas dad. Paycheck to paycheck high school coach. He was my favorite character.

It's the performance that Lance Barber brought to the character over the course of the series is what really makes this moment hard to deal with.

Lance Barber made George come alive, He was the quintessential middle class dad and even though he was aloof at times, just like a real dad he was always there in a pinch. A great performance by a talented crew.

This broke me. Being a father myself I connected with George, and also being a heart attack survivor myself, his first cardiac event brought back sad memories. But for him to pass, I knew it was coming, but I still wasn’t ready, I was inconsolable.

I'm really glad they didn't have him die on screen, as I was already tense about it. He and Meemaw were my favorite characters.

Young Sheldon is 10 times the show that big bang ever was. I’m going to miss the show very much and I’m very heartbroken that George is gone.

Lance Barber reminds me of my Dad and it made it all the more real. Great, great show.

A moment of silence for everyone who watches the show and didn’t get to this point yet. Edit: To everyone, I already know

Being Big Bang fans, we knew George was going to pass, but seeing it happen last week was heart breaking. If the cast ever reads this, you guys are wonderful, believable, and FANTASTIC!! My family and I have loved every episode. We can't wait for Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage next fall. We hope that most of the cast is back.

We loved George. The whole Cooper family. Sorry to see the show end.

I'm someone who has not watched Big Bang Theory, I was shattered as this came to fore.. great actors breathe life into their characters, the whole crew of Young Sheldon is a testament to that.. Lance Barber you are a great actor and your character of George Sr. is someone I really loved on the show, thank you for all the laughs you shared with us.. ❣️

I sobbed. My daughter’s only consolation is that Lance is just fine.

RIP George, you were the best and knowing he's at ease with his death warms My heart a lil bit

I'm glad to read that George is at peace with his passing. You were the best, and it makes me feel a little better.

I had to watch this episode a few times to let it all sink in. I knew it was going to happen, had an odd feeling when George said "See y'all later." My gut said that we wouldn't. Real tears. This wonderful show provided years of entertainment and gave me more insight into my beloved Dr. Sheldon Cooper. Thank you. 👏👏👏

Ohh no George - you were a fantastic character - I'm going to cry - really hard - I think one of the most memorable scenes for me is you protecting your daughter in the ditch during the tornado - it was so emotional, but you being written off - well - good bye - it's not like any of us had a choice. But you played your character with a finesse that nobody else could do any better. Best wishes in whatever you choose to do going forward....

So sad..we knew it was coming but I cried like a baby!!!! Definitely going to miss this show...we're big fans at our house..first of BBT and then Young Sheldon...it's like they're all part of our own family!!! xo ps: I had no idea that Montana Jordan's accent is real and not fake for the show!!! :)

Even though I knew it was coming, I still cried😢

I am sad that George Sr. Died. He is a beloved character in the show and cried. It caught me by surprise.

Young Sheldon ends this Thursday on CBS.

We were sad and cried; a lot.

Knew it was coming from the getgo, but....still took the legs out from under me, absolutely loved George. Lance did a phenomenal job portraying Sheldon's dad, thank you Lance!

RIP George, you were the best and knowing he's at ease with his death warms My heart a lil bit ❤

It is a shame that George Sr. had his life cut short just as he was on the cusp of realizing one of his major goals. But, at least he passed on a high note. Also, another silver lining is that they redeemed what Sheldon had perceived as infidelity on George's part by showing that it was actually just Mary engaging in some spicy roleplay.

Him and Georgie became my favorite characters. This one hit hard but knew it was coming. Sad to see the show end as it is , so this adds to the sense of loss.

We all knew that this is coming, still it hits harder than anything 🥲

Broke my heart… Always love you George

im gona miss this show soo much this is my fave show an im so sad its going off but at least we get a spin off with mandy an georgy an the baby but its still super sad tho 😢

Loved Lance Barber in this role all the years the series was on. He was funny and irreverent and totally endearing and although we knew it was coming, I’m so sorry to see his character die at the end of the last episode. He’s a talented actor and comedian, and I hope we’ll see him back on TV or in the movies or something great very soon. RIP, George Cooper. Thank you, Lance Barber!

Bravo to Lance! I hope we'll see more of him in future projects, great guy

I only started watching this show at the tail end of last year, but it's amazing how quickly it grew from a time-killer before "Ghosts" to a favorite in itself. The characters were real and engaging. I also never watched TBBT regularly, so I had no idea this was coming. Talk about a punch to the gut! 😢

thank you mr lance barber for a job well done on this character

This episode hit me so hard. The acting was amazing. I felt for George and what a family 🥰

It brings me back when I loss my dad

i never watched TBBT but I loved Young Sheldon, George’s death caught me by surprise my heart dropped

Such a beautiful show with amazing acting.

I have the tissue ready. It is going to hit hard. I cried just seeing the two at the door I knew it happened. I was wondering all along how well it would weave the mentions in Big bang. Thank you all for so much and Annie I love you .

We knew it was coming, but still weren’t expecting that knock on the door, which made it so shocking and sad. Mary’s face captured what we all felt. I’ve so much respect for the writers. Every episode was so masterfully written. They drew us into their world and I wish it could keep going!

I didn’t know what his voice actually sounded like

I’m glad they spoke on this because after I saw it I actually had trouble sleeping that night

I love, love, love all these people. They are just like the family I never had. Sad to see the end of the series but we are promised a new spinoff and I will be in the front row. Thanks a million to all these steadfast and loyal actors. Best show ever!!!

I wish this part never happened like God whish the story took another turn and George never had to die ,I felt so bad I cried 😭

Such a great show, from the very first episode. Always made me laugh! I felt the heartache though when George died. Wonderful writing for this show and TBBT.

I won’t be watching the last episode to emotional because my husband died on August 7th, 2023 from his heart attack and we watched all the episodes of Big Bang theory and the Sheldon episodes together until his passing. I’d probably have a nervous breakdown.

I just watched this episode last night. I cried so much during the episode, and afterward. This morning, I watched some videos on George's death, and cried a lot. Ugh. I love their family that I've watched for 7 years. Perfect cast for my favorite show.

Great show, thank you!❤😢

As someone whose father dropped her off at school and died at 46 before school was out that day, George's death hit me hard. I was 11, but like Sheldon's family, I never got to say goodbye, and life was never the same. Hug the people you love. You never know when it will be the last time. ❤

Great show. I loved every single episode. RIP George and as for the cast of Young Sheldon - good luck with your future endeavors.

We need to see Lance Barber as a real person. Snap us out of our wonderful 7year fantasy and realize what a safe, warm 7 years it was. We LOVED relating to George's warmth in character. We still can! I love how he reminded all of us here: it's a story. Stories end. But Lance is still here, folks. Remember that. It's all good

George dying was a punch in the gut for me 😢 I am an all time HUGE fan of young Sheldon and George was one of my favorite characters, but unfortunately we all saw it coming

He became lovable and his passing in the show was felt by anyone that kept up with young Sheldon. 😢

Even though we knew George was going to pass away from the first episode, there would be times I’d be like no, not now not now, and the way that they change that he never actually had an affair that it was his wife wearing a wig made me cry and then this happened and then I thought about it. It was the perfect time for him. If he had to go he had the biggest dream ready he had his family and the last thing he said to them was I’ll see you later, that was such sweet writing

gonna miss it great show

Ty....you are a great actor so naturel in your role it was made for you ... ty.

Loved the series and loved the way Chuck brought up his death.

Lance Barber made George Cooper human I'm glad they decided to make him a good dad instead of the buffoon that Mary describes in the BBT when remembering him Sheldon often says he misses him and we had the chance to see why great job

I cried a lot.

The actor for George was really the best on the show. He managed to play the line that showed how great his character was but also why Sheldon perceived him as in tbbt

We all knew about this but the writers did a great job since we still didn't see it coming.

More often than not I found George to be the most entertaining in the show.

It was hard for us to watch. I loved George!!!

i will be watching this Thursday!

Love this show and all the cast! ❤

I cried. Hard. And I knew it was going to happen eventually. It still hurts my heart. I really loved this show.

I have been anticipating this moment since the first episode.

i cried like baby

As much as Lance may be sad that George won't have anymore lines ... he has to love the attention and love he is getting now that his beloved character is gone. ❤

I already know I am going to be bawling like a baby! I loved Big Bang Theory First and now I love Young Sheldon! This cannot come fast enough! I have rewatched young Sheldon about 8 times now in preparation!

I'm going to miss "Young Sheldon"! It was such a wonderful series. It not only covered and further explained the Cooper familial stories as told by Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," but it took on a life all its own. The family we were introduced to on TBBT was brought to life, and we fell in love with them, each for their own quirks and strengths. I knew George was going to die, but his passing on last week's episode (season 7, episode 12, "A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture") was still a major gut punch. I felt emotions that I didn't expect. My own dad died on the first day of my junior year in high school, so I expected to be a little prepared whenever the writers included George's death, but boy was I wrong. George's death was still somewhat of a surprise. I felt badly for him and his family. For the future that they were robbed of, and because George died without his loved ones present. Sighhhh! Kudos to the actors and writers for 7 fabulous years, and 127 episodes.

That tore me man😢I love this show and now I will have an end show depression

IT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I cried over and over again

Couldn't help myself, breaking out in tears the moment the final 2 episodes begun just felt right.

Seen big bang and Young Sheldon from the start. I must admid, I cried. George was such a great caracter. I never saw it coming. ❤

This show brought us a whole new perspective, who knew we would miss George this much.

George death as you have been a good father broke my heart I felt a emptiness in myself hard to explain please comeback in another new set of series with same gentle character

I cried even though I've known for years (I watched tbbt) it was coming it still hurt because I grow to love his character

Lance made George his own. I hope that man goes on to bigger and better things because of this.

Love the way they have kept all the stuff that was from the big bang theory brought to life to understand so much of Sheldon

It made me so, so sad. It reminded me that life is a great story with a sad ending. Sad, yet beautiful!

Nice to hear the cast, especially Lance, speak about the episode. For the first year or so, it was hard to see Lance as "George Sr." instead of "Jimmy Speckerman" (Leonard's bully on TBBT). But, as the show went on, he became the beloved father we've all come to love. Seeing Lance out-of-character and how nice he is was a refreshing change from so many stars of popular shows.

I think they should have kept this going for a couple more years. They were a great cast. I'm sorry it's over.

Will miss them all thanks

I just watched it today and I’m so sad. I’m literally crying.

Brilliant cast!

Although it is expected, it is still very sad… we love you George. ❤

We shed many tears of sadness.

Love this show and the actors ❤

Im so sad that im crying just like these are my family mwmbers! I love them all so much

I love every single person in this series and I cry like crazy when George die I sad there not making more episodes but at the same time it wouldn’t be the same with out George

Oh wow, had no idea how different the actor who plays George's voice is from George's. They got me on this one, I did not see it coming. My jaw hit the floor. Makes total sense to do it this way, just shocked me. lol

I just finished watching this episode, I cried 😢

Four days later and I’m still crying. I keep watching the episode over and over. It’s unreal. Even though we knew it was going to happen.

My God! I never thought I will be this engulfed with the characters of a series. I am from India and there is no reason I should feel this connected with the story of a Texan family but I do. The way Mary falls back to George with calling him noisily "George" whenever anything starts going out of her hand especially with the kids.. she wouldn't be able to do that again Yeah, this was a fictional story but is there anything more closer to reality? Kudos to the makers of this series. Made me experience the life in Texas in the late 80s early 90s and let me see its kinda similar to the life I had in this time period here in India. Sad that this jewel of a series is coming to an end. Thanks again to the makers.

I loved George and I will Miss him. ❤❤❤

His last words are so realistic. Just a “See y’all later.” A normal parting that was about to become permanent but none of the Coopers knew it yet. It’s so heartbreaking.

Will be missing y’all so much ❤

I just started watching this show about a month ago right. I began to get attached with the characters. I’m just speechless about the father passing away just like that 😢 I’m going to have to start at the very beginning huh 🤔 I wanted to see Dad, coach his first college game 😢

Reminds me of finding about my father’s passing from a heart attack in his sleep about 14 years ago!

I knew it was coming, but I still was bawling like a baby! I think part of it was because this character reminds me of my Dad.