Young Sheldonis ready to bringThe Big Bang Theory’s prequel series to a close with Season 7, and it looks like another character is set to return for the series' climax. According to executive producerSteve Holland, the final season will be looking to make further connections to its predecessor with the return of Tam, Sheldon’s childhood friend.
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During aTVLineinterview, Holland addressedYoung Sheldon’s final season, and in particular the latest character to be coming back to see out the show. Holland confirmed:
Tam is going to be back.
Asked about whether the return would connect to the story an older version of Sheldon told him aboutThe Big Bang Theory, Holland said:
I think where will be a nod to that.
Played inYoung Sheldonby Ryan Phuong, Tam made his first appearance back in the first season of the series. Tam became significant for being the first character to crossover betweenYoung SheldonandThe Big Bang Theory,aside from the titular character himself. Robert Wu played the older version of Tam inThe Big Bang Theory’s final season, where fans learned about the backstory of Sheldon and Tam’s friendship and eventual fallout over a broken promise that left Sheldon moving to California alone. This means that this new appearance is guaranteed to be one of the most connective moments in the final season.
Young Sheldon’s Finale Will Rival Big Bang Theory
With new episodes ofYoung Sheldonpremiering on Thursdays on CBS, leading up to the series finale on June 23, 2025, fans are eagerly waiting to see how these final episodes will unfold. The reveal that another loved character will be back for the show’s conclusion adds to the comments previously made by series showrunner Chuck Lorre, who said that the ending of the series is set to be “as exciting, in its own way, asthe finale ofThe Big Bang Theory.”
So far, there has been no indication of exactly how the show will end, and whether it will make a direct link to its parent series. What we do know, is that even with the end ofYoung Sheldonin sight, there is already anotherBig Bang Theoryspin-off coming to take its place.
Young Sheldon: The Cooper Family Tree and Character Ages
With this seventh and final season, let’s explore the branches of the Cooper family tree before we say goodbye.
Lorre confirmed earlier in the year that the next show to break away fromThe Big Bang Theorywillfocus on Georgie and Mandy. While this series is just in the development stage, it is not out of the question for production to start later this year for a 2025 premiere. Fans will certainly be hoping this is true, so they don’t have to wait too long for their next foray into the franchise.
Young SheldonSeason 7 airs on CBS. Previous seasons can be found streaming on Netflix.
