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While Young Sheldon's tone is generally humorous, It may become quite depressing at times as the Coopers go about their daily lives.
Sheldon's established character in The Big Bang Theory makes it difficult to place him in emotional situations. He is noted for being unconcerned about many things and remaining stoic about those that do not matter to him. This is why Young Sheldon relies on the rest of his family to provide more human contact. That being said, just because the family sitcom stars a socially awkward individual does not mean it lacks emotional depth. Even with last week's episode titled A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture, the episode ended on a heartbreaking note.
The last scenes of Episode 12 dwelled on Cooper finding out about George Sr.'s untimely demise. As heartbreaking as that moment was, Young Sheldon has had some very tragic moments throughout its existence. Here are the top 10 saddest moments throughout the series:
George Sr. admits he's not satisfied
Missy took advantage of Georgie's decision to move out of his bedroom in Young Sheldon season 5. She argued that she should take over her older brother's abandoned lodgings. After checking in with her parents and Sheldon, she achieved her wish. While she was delighted with her new living arrangements, Sheldon realized he enjoyed sharing the room with her. Seeing him still lonely as he moved his prior train toys served as a reminder of Missy's importance in his life.
Paige grieved about her parent's divorce
Georgie, Sheldon, and Missy nearly had a fourth sibling when Mary discovered she was pregnant in Young Sheldon season 2, episode 17. This caused some problems at first. As it would place an additional financial burden on the family. George was able to improve his salary at Medford Secondary. but just as he was going to tell his wife the good news. Mary revealed that she had already lost the baby.
Mary loses faith in God
At the end of Young Sheldon season 4, episode 17, Sheldon, George, and their father enjoyed a touching moment. In which they agreed that they had a good time that night following Dr. Sturgis' visit. The scene was truly touching. but Sheldon's narrative turned it down. In the voice-over, Sheldon from the future acknowledged that he regretted not having open chats with George while he was still alive. He also expressed regret for not telling him how much he valued and loved him.
Meemaw stopped by Popop's grave
When Young Sheldon began, Sheldon's maternal grandfather had already been gone for several years. Meemaw never liked talking about him. She prefers to keep a cheerful and feisty demeanor. However, on one of the few occasions when she publicly dealt with her loss, she went to her late husband's grave in Young Sheldon season 3, episode 13, as she was becoming overwhelmed by her increasingly hectic dating life. Meemaw opened out about life after he died, displaying a tenderness that fans rarely see in her.
Meemaw finding out Dr. Sturgis' breakdown
Before Sheldon's solitary Nobel Prize celebration listening party. Dr. Sturgis experienced an existential crisis after realizing he would never be able to receive the same recognition as his contemporaries. Meemaw dashed to locate him on the rooftop. He was standing on the ledge. It was painful to witness such a smart man yet plagued by the fear of not being good enough.
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