Since The Big Bang Theory premiered, the TV show and its spin-offs have always been controversial. After all, The Big Bang Theory traumatized a former teen star, a comedian insulted the show to Kaley Cuoco’s face, and Joe Rogan was confused by its success. While Joe also told Macaulay Culkin he was lucky he didn’t star in TBBT, the show has dedicated fans who care about Johnny Galecki dating Sheldon Cooper’s mom on another show. Those fans also care about Craig Ferguson’s unofficial cameo, who Jim Parson’s favorite guest star was, and the show’s spin-offs.
For several years, Young Sheldon introduced new characters that The Big Bang Theory’s dedicated fans loved. One of those Young Sheldon characters should now join the cast of the franchise’s second spin-off, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Why Billy Sparks Should Become A Regular Part Of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Throughout television history, there have been many examples of shows getting spin-offs that shone a light on a minor character. For example, Family Matters was a spin-off that focused on the family of a supporting character from the show Perfect Strangers.
When the plans for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage were announced, it was clear they were going a different way. After all, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage focuses on two characters who were main characters on Young Sheldon by the time that show ended.
That said, it seems like Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage would become a better show if a Young Sheldon supporting character became part of it. To be more specific, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage should introduce Billy Sparks as a recurring character.
According to IMDb, Wyatt McClure portrayed Billy Sparks in 43 episodes of Young Sheldon.
The Big Bang Theory Franchise Shows So Far |
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Show |
Tenure |
The Big Bang Theory |
September 24, 2007 – May 16, 2019 |
Young Sheldon |
September 25, 2017 – May 16, 2024 |
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage |
October 17, 2024 – present |
The fact that Billy was such a fixture of Young Sheldon is a perfect example of why the character should become a regular part of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

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When Billy appeared on Young Sheldon for the first time, he appeared to be a one-time character who was there to show that Sheldon Cooper was tormented when he was young. As a result, there was absolutely no reason for fans to think that the character would show up again.
Wyatt McClure made his first appearance as Billy Sparks in the pilot episode of Young Sheldon. Billy went on to appear in the show’s second and third episodes before disappearing until later in the season.
However, Billy would be brought back over and over again, which was a great thing. After all, Billy added two main things to Young Sheldon that he could also bring to Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
First off, as every Young Sheldon fan should already know, Billy was a great character that could be used to set up jokes. Throughout his many Young Sheldon appearances, Billy’s simple way of viewing his life and the world was often used to create a lot of comedy.
In addition to his recurring Young Sheldon role, Wyatt McClure has landed other notable parts in the past. For example, Wyatt appeared in two episodes of The Santa Clauses in 2023, and he has landed small roles in other movies and shows.
It could be easy to imagine Billy providing a similar role for Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s main characters. For example, Billy could inspire a lot of jokes if he became a staple presence in the auto service store where Georgie works, that is owned by his father-in-law.
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No matter how Billy was introduced to Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, he could then build a relationship with Georgie, Mandy, and all of the show’s other stars.
The second thing Billy could bring the kind spirit he exhibited during Young Sheldon to Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
While it would be an exaggeration to try to claim that Billy was the heart of Young Sheldon, there is some truth to that kind of statement.
After all, after the character was fleshed out, Billy added a lot of heart to every scene he appeared in. A perfect example of that is the fact that Billy provided Raegan Revord’s Melissa “Missy” Cooper with a sounding board when she was upset.
At the end of the day, Wyatt McClure’s performance as Billy was underrated, and it would be great if fans got to see a lot more of it.
Why Young Sheldon’s Shouldn’t Become A Regular Part Of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Throughout Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s first season, the show has featured appearances from several of Young Sheldon’s other main characters. With that in mind, it may seem like Iain Armitage’s version of Sheldon Cooper could become a regular part of the show too. However, there is one main reason why Iain Armitage should never make regular Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage appearances.
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As anyone who has watched Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory should know, there have been times when the franchise’s continuity has been extremely loose.
Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory Inconsistencies, According to Screen Rant
- Sheldon Said His Dad Was An Alcoholic
- Sheldon’s Scheduling Conflicts
- Sheldon Claimed To Be Bullied A Lot
- Adult Sheldon Said He Didn’t Have Any Friends
- Sheldon’s Parents Had A Much More Functional Relationship
- Where Is The House On Blocks?
- Meemaw Seems Very Different
- Where Is Pop-Pop?
- Sheldon’s Dad Was Leonard’s Bully
- How To Win Friends and Influence People
- Sheldon’s Bedroom Robot
- Sheldon Already Met Stephen Hawking
Despite how many ways the franchise’s plots have already been inconsistent, making Sheldon a big part of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage would take things too far.
As a YouTube video shows, when the character Georgie appeared on The Big Bang Theory as portrayed Jerry O’Connell, he spoke about his history with his brother Sheldon. During The Big Bang Theory, Georgie stated he hadn’t spoken with Sheldon in a decade. Furthermore, Georgie also called out Sheldon for not being there for his family after their father died.
That scene between Georgie and Sheldon was one of The Big Bang Theory’s most emotional moments. Having Sheldon become a regular part of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage would completely undermine the scene and nobody should want that.
Young Sheldon
- Release Date
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2017 – 2024-00-00
- Network
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CBS
- Directors
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Jon Favreau
- Writers
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Chuck Lorre
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Iain Armitage
Sheldon Cooper
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Lance Barber
George Cooper
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Montana Jordan
Georgie Cooper