“Bro respawned”: George Sr. fans make hilarious guesses as he will reportedly be on Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

Young Sheldon viewers were deeply moved when George Sr. passed away in the second-to-last episode of the show. Now, there's some exciting news for fans: Lance Barber, who plays the lovable George Cooper Sr., is coming back for a special episode of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

The announcement has created quite a buzz with fans, who are amused and touched by the idea of seeing him again. Since his death was a significant part of the storyline that bridged into The Big Bang Theory, everyone's curious about how the show will bring him back.

But when something like this happens, people on X (formerly Twitter) can't resist getting creative with their reactions. So, naturally, fans have turned Lance Barber's return into a goldmine of memes and funny comments.

Here are some of the best fan reactions:

One fan couldn't resist cracking a joke that this comeback was like a video game character respawning after dying, which is when they reappear after being defeated. Since George died in Young Sheldon, fans found this humor irresistible.

"Bro respawned 😭" – @taylamay222

Another fan playfully borrowed from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, echoing the "Somehow Palpatine returned" line about George Sr.'s surprising reappearance.

"somehow George Cooper returned" – @harvv

Some fans took the joke further, suggesting George Sr. might be actually coming back to life, like in a fantasy or sci-fi plot.

"Bro is coming back from the dead 💀" – @Specularpotato

Even though fans were laughing, some were curious about the plan to explain George's return without breaking the storyline of The Big Bang Theory.

"He was my fav character in Young Sheldon. But how exactly are they gonna pull this off considering the fact that he's dead?" – @SimonFX_

The appreciation for Lance Barber's performance as George Sr. was clear, with many feeling that no other actor could fill his shoes.

"Can’t imagine anybody else playing the role" – @aliokrazy

One fan even threw out an idea based on a similar twist in the original show's lore, suggesting Barber could pop up in a different character's shoes.

But, not everyone was thrilled with the idea of Young Sheldon continuing to explore these waters. Some thought it was time to bid farewell to Sheldon's younger days.

"Guys... it's time to let Sheldon go. The show is over... be free" – @Nudsoh

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How will Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage handle George Sr.’s return?

Given that Young Sheldon sticks closely to the storyline of The Big Bang Theory, it's pretty clear that George Sr. isn't making a real comeback in the episode featuring Georgie and Mandy's first wedding.

Instead, the show's co-creator, Steve Holland said George Sr. will show up in a dream that Georgie has. This dream will be a special moment where Georgie thinks about his dad and looks for advice during a time when he's not quite sure what to do. In an interview with TVLine, he said,

“His dad visits him in a dream...George is thinking about his dad, and he’s worried that his dad might be disappointed in him…. [The idea] came out of a conversation we’d had with Chuck, even early on, talking about the show."

This way of bringing George back doesn't mess with the story we already know, and it feels natural and full of emotion. This idea is something many people can relate to because, in real life, it's common to dream about people who are no longer with us.

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The legacy of George Sr. in the Young Sheldon universe

George Sr. was like the heart and soul of Young Sheldon, bringing so much joy and love to the show with his humorous yet profound ways. When he passed away, it changed how Sheldon, Missy, and the rest saw the world and grew up.

Now, in the show, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, George Sr. makes a special appearance that might warm everyone's heart. It's like he's back if just for a little while, to help Georgie navigate becoming a dad at a young age.

Lance Barber, the actor who played George Sr., did the role justice and everyone fell in love with the character. So, when we get to see him again, even if it's just in Georgie’s memories, it's like a little gift for the fans. It's a beautiful way to remind us all how much of an impact George had on his kids and their lives.

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Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage airs every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central on CBS, and streams the next day on Paramount+.