Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage examined the ups and downs of a family Thanksgiving in its latest episode, which saw the McAllisters and Coopers come together in the aftermath of George Sr.’s ( Lance Barber) loss.

Co-creator Steve Holland spoke to TVLine about the episode and explained why Iain Armitage wasn't brought back despite the holiday being a perfect opportunity to do so. While it might've made sense for the character to return on the first Thanksgiving since his father died, Holland noted it didn't work well with the story they were trying to tell:

Thanksgiving is tough for the Coopers this year, but Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Episode 5 hosts the Young Sheldon reunion we wanted.