Young Sheldon season 7 is set to bring back the beloved character to his roots in Texas after a summer spent in Germany. The latest set image reveals Sheldon and his mother out of the country for his summer graduate stint, leaving the family behind in the aftermath of the Medford tornado from the season 6 finale.
During their time abroad, Sheldon and Mary are dealing with their separate issues while the rest of the family moves forward. However, fans can expect the duo to eventually return home in the upcoming season.
Coordinating producer Stephanie Spetrino has shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of Young Sheldon season 7, including a shot of Iain Armitage filming a scene at the Coopers' home in Texas. In the image, Sheldon is seen sporting his signature two-shirt ensemble from The Big Bang Theory, standing on the lawn with his hands in his pockets.
Sheldon's storyline in Germany is a nod to The Big Bang Theory canon, with some alterations to fit the prequel's narrative. While in Germany, Sheldon is participating in a summer program to enhance his chances of getting into Caltech, with Mary accompanying him, contrary to his claims in the original series.
The extended time spent in Germany will impact the storytelling of Young Sheldon season 7, which is set to be a shortened season. This limitation means the show must tie up loose ends while providing a satisfying conclusion for the Coopers. The separation of Sheldon and Mary from the family further complicates the narrative.
As the image shared by Spetrino lacks context, it remains unclear when Sheldon and Mary will return home. Sheldon is expected to spend the summer in Germany, graduate from East Texas Tech, and eventually move to Pasadena, as depicted in The Big Bang Theory.
You can catch new episodes of Young Sheldon season 7 every Thursday at 8pm ET on CBS, continuing the story of Sheldon Cooper's childhood in Texas and his pursuit of science and academia, along with his family dynamics.
