After a long build-up, Young Sheldon season 5 finale ultimately ended up being a disappointment, highlighting the show's biggest issue.

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Georgie (Montana Jordan) getting Mandy (Emily Osment) accidentally pregnant resulted in a string of problems for the Coopers.

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In Young Sheldon season 5, Mary (Zoe Perry) and George (Lance Barber) were forced to re-examine their marriage.

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Missy got in trouble for punching a kid who was gossiping about her family, while Sheldon struggled to focus on his academics due to what was happening at home.

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This was when it became clear that Young Sheldon was starting to veer away from being a straight-up sitcom to transition into a family drama instead.

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