It’s been a minute since we watched the Cooper family pack up and move on from Medford, East Texas. Honestly, seeing that house empty in the series finale felt like losing a childhood home for a lot of us. But Hollywood doesn’t stand still for long. If you’ve been keeping up with the trades or scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed the young sheldon actors now are doing everything from pilot’s licenses to prestige TV guest spots.
The transition from a massive sitcom hit to "what's next" is always a bit dicey. Some actors disappear. Others reinvent themselves entirely. For the Young Sheldon crew, the path has been surprisingly busy, especially with the spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage keeping the door open for familiar faces.
Iain Armitage: From Boy Genius to High-Stakes Gambler
Let’s talk about the man himself. Iain Armitage basically grew up in those sweater vests. When the show ended in 2024, he was 15. Now, in early 2026, he’s 17 and looks... well, different. The "cheeky boy" vibe is mostly gone, replaced by a teenager who is weirdly being compared to a young Tom Cruise by certain corners of the internet.
He isn't just sitting around counting residuals. Iain has been leaning hard into his personal passions. He actually got his student pilot's license a while back and has been working toward his private license now that he's 17.
On the acting front, he’s making a big return to CBS this spring. But he’s not playing a scientist. In April 2026, Iain is guest-starring on the hit show Ghosts. The twist? He’s playing a "heightened version" of himself. Apparently, he shows up at the Woodstone Mansion for a high-stakes poker game. It’s a smart move—playing yourself is a classic way to signal to the industry that you’re ready for more adult, self-aware roles.
The Georgie and Mandy Factor
While Iain is off flying planes, Montana Jordan and Emily Osment are the only ones who never really left the Cooper-verse. Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is currently in the middle of its second season.
Montana Jordan’s life has mirrored his character’s in some pretty wild ways. He became a dad in real life around the time the original show wrapped, and in June 2025, he married his longtime girlfriend, Jenna Weeks. So, when you see Georgie struggling with "adulting" on screen, Montana is probably pulling from some very real late-night diaper change experience.
The spinoff has also been a revolving door for the rest of the family. We’ve already seen Zoe Perry (Mary) and Annie Potts (Meemaw) pop in. In fact, set photos leaked in January 2026 confirmed that Annie Potts is back for more episodes this season.
Raegan Revord is a Literal Author Now
Missy Cooper was always the character everyone felt deserved more screen time. Raegan Revord seems to be taking that "main character energy" into the publishing world.
She’s not just an actress anymore; she’s a published author. Her debut YA novel, Rules for Fake Girlfriends, hit shelves in late 2025. It’s a queer rom-com mystery set in England, and it’s been doing massive numbers on "BookTok." Raegan has been open about the fact that she’s shifting away from rom-coms for her next project, though. She’s currently deep in the draft of a fantasy novel.
They also use they/them pronouns now, marking a personal evolution that fans have been incredibly supportive of. While they’ve recurred as Missy on the Georgie & Mandy spinoff, it feels like Raegan is more interested in building a career as a storyteller behind the scenes than just being "the twin sister" forever.
Annie Potts and the "Best Medicine" Pivot
You might have noticed Meemaw was a bit scarce during the first half of the current season of Georgie & Mandy. There’s a logistical reason for that. Annie Potts booked a regular role on a Fox show called Best Medicine, starring alongside Josh Charles.
Since that show films on the East Coast and the Big Bang franchise films in California, her schedule has been a nightmare. Still, Annie has been vocal about her love for the character of Connie Tucker. She even called the decision to end Young Sheldon a "stupid business move" in interviews. She clearly wasn't ready to put the brisket down.
What about George Sr.?
Lance Barber is technically "gone" in the timeline, but you can't keep a good TV dad down. He made a sneaky cameo at his own character’s funeral—disguised as a mourner in the pilled-up background of the scene.
In 2025, he even appeared in a dream sequence on the spinoff. As of 2026, Lance is mostly sticking to his roots in Los Angeles, doing theater and occasional guest spots. He’s also been spotted reprising his legendary role as Bill Ponderosa in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which is basically the exact opposite of George Cooper Sr.
The Cooper Family Roadmap
If you’re trying to keep track of where to see them next, here is the current 2026 outlook:
- Iain Armitage: Watch for his guest spot on Ghosts on April 16, 2026.
- Montana Jordan: Catch him every Thursday night on CBS in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
- Raegan Revord: Look for their fantasy novel announcement later this year; they are also recurring on the Georgie/Mandy spinoff.
- Zoe Perry & Annie Potts: Both are slated for a big "reunion" episode on the spinoff airing after February 25, 2026.
- Annie Potts: Also stars in Best Medicine on Fox.
The reality of young sheldon actors now is that they’ve managed to dodge the "child star curse" pretty effectively. Instead of flame-outs, we’re seeing a group of people who genuinely liked each other—most of them still hang out and post photos together—slowly carving out adult identities. Whether it's flying planes, writing novels, or leading their own sitcoms, the Medford crew is doing just fine.
To stay updated on the Georgie & Mandy return dates, you should check the CBS midseason schedule, as the show is currently on hiatus until the end of February. Growing your own collection of the cast's new ventures, like Raegan Revord's book, is also a great way to support the actors as they move into this next phase.
