A classic Young Sheldon character is returning for a final appearance in the show, which could solve a frustrating plot from The Big Bang Theory.
Sheldon’s childhood friend Tam — who was last seen at Medford High School in Season 4 — is coming back for one final scene inYoung Sheldon Season 7. With a preview clip now making waves on TikTok, fans think Tam’s return could solve one of the most frustrating plots in Big Bang Theory history: why Tam made Sheldon’s enemies list.
“So we’re gonna see how Tam ends up on Sheldon’s list of enemies?” one TikTok comment reads, while another agreed “Tam!! I’m crying!! It’s been so long.”
Thepreview clipitself is pretty straightforward, with Sheldon inviting Tam out for lunch. However, there’s a misunderstanding as Sheldon asks him to meet at their old lunch table in the library. As there are only four episodes of Young Sheldon left until it ends for good, the scene is likely to be the last time the pair meet until their awkward reunion in Season 12 ofThe Big Bang Theory.
Cutting off just before the pair get into conversation, fans are left wondering if their upcoming chat will address why Tam and Sheldon parted ways on bad terms — at least, they did according to Sheldon. It’s revealed in Season 12 that Sheldon was mad that Tam never moved to California with him, choosing to finish his education in Texas so he can stay close to a girl he’s seeing.
Tam was never mentioned in TBBT until this episode, which is something thathas always bothered Young Sheldon fans who have watched the original show.
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“The writers should be fired for that blunder,” one fanpostedon Reddit, with a secondagreeing, “Pretty sure that what this guy means is that Tam’s role in Young Sheldon got WAY smaller and given how Tam and Sheldon refer to each other in TBBT it looks like Sheldon was best friends and super close to him until Sheldon left Texas.”
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
