As Young Sheldon reaches its final episode, fans of the Big Bang Theory spinoff could have a new series to get stuck into with a similar sitcom ascending Netflix’s rankings.
It’s been a tough time to be a Sheldon fan lately.Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 12brought about the long-dreadeddeath of George Cooper Sr., and the final episode is just days away.
As this chapter of the Big Bang Theory prequel comes to an end (before the newest show,Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, arrives), fans could find a new obsession in a classic early 2000s sitcom currently charting on Netflix: Reba.
Even those too young to remember Reba’s original run will likely recognize the show for its now meme-worthy opening theme song, which has been heavily utilized across TikTok and the like in recent years.
Currently sitting in ninth place among the most-viewedTV showson thestreaming serviceright now, Reba is a throwback series that’ll satisfy all the right needs for Young Sheldon devotees.
Starring Reba McEntire, the sitcom was set in Houston, Texas, following Reba’s on-screen counterpart, who discovers her husband wants a divorce after impregnating his dental hygienist. Amid the chaos of her new life, Reba attempts to keep everything — including her demanding family — together.
There are a few connections that’ll keep Young Sheldon fans hooked on Reba. For one, Reba actually had a guest role in the Big Bang prequel.Reba McEntire played June, Dale’s ex-wife, and appeared frequently from Season 3 onward, having starred in six episodes total.
But that’s not all. The show is a family comedy set in Texas, much like the Cooper gang and their adventures. Viewers in the know will also spot that the dental hygienist in question, Barbra Jean, is played by Melissa Peterman, who also played Brenda Sparks, the Cooper’s often-irritating neighbor and George’s almost-mistress.
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Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
