The newest episode of the Young Sheldon spin-off brings major trouble for Georgie and Mandy Cooper, putting both their business and their trust on the line. Titled “Payback and a Partial Shebang,” the episode airs as part of a special holiday week on CBS. This installment sees Georgie’s professional decisions creating serious problems, while Mandy discovers her husband has not been honest with her. The episode is scheduled to air back-to-back with a Christmas-themed follow-up, making for a packed night of comedy and drama in Medford, Texas.
Release Date and Time for Episode 9
Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2, Episode 9 will air on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The episode will be broadcast on CBS at 8:00 PM Eastern Time and 8:00 PM Pacific Time. This keeps with the show’s regular weekly schedule.
For viewers who can’t watch live, the episode will be available for streaming the next day, Friday, December 19, on Paramount+. Subscribers to premium tiers of Paramount+ can also watch the episode live as it airs on CBS.
- Live Broadcast: Thursday, December 18, 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.
- Streaming (Premium): Available live and on-demand on Paramount+ starting Thursday at 8:00 PM ET.
- Streaming (Essential): Available on-demand on Paramount+ starting Friday, December 19.
Other streaming options include fuboTV, and the episode can be purchased after its release on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
What Happens in Episode 9 “Payback and a Partial Shebang”
The official description from CBS sets the stage for significant conflict. The main plot follows Georgie, whose ongoing rivalry with a competing auto shop escalates to a dangerous level. His actions directly threaten his business partnership with Ruben, his co-worker and co-owner of the tire store. This professional strife bleeds into his personal life when Mandy learns that Georgie has been keeping important secrets from her. The discovery creates new tension in their marriage as they struggle with issues of trust and communication.
This episode continues the show’s exploration of young marriage, balancing the demands of parenthood, career ambitions, and living with extended family. The series is a direct sequel to Young Sheldon and is the third show in The Big Bang Theory franchise, created by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland.
Cast and Characters Returning for the Episode
The episode features the show’s core cast, who bring the Cooper and McAllister families to life.
- Montana Jordan stars as Georgie Cooper, the young father and husband trying to build a stable life for his family while running a business.
- Emily Osment plays Mandy McAllister Cooper, Georgie’s wife, who is navigating motherhood and her own career aspirations.
- Rachel Bay Jones returns as Audrey McAllister, Mandy’s often critical but caring mother.
- Will Sasso plays Jim McAllister, Mandy’s father and the former owner of the tire shop.
- Dougie Baldwin appears as Connor McAllister, Mandy’s younger brother.
- Jessie Prez plays Ruben, Georgie’s co-worker and now business partner, whose relationship with Georgie is at the center of the episode’s conflict.
Recurring characters from the wider Young Sheldon universe, such as Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper and Raegan Revord as Missy Cooper, are also listed as part of the series cast and frequently appear.
A Look at the Full Season 2 Schedule
Season 2 of Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage premiered on October 16, 2025. The season has been airing new episodes weekly on CBS. The series follows a traditional network sitcom model with a full season order.
The episode on December 18 is notable because it is not a standalone broadcast. CBS has scheduled a special one-hour block for the show that night. Immediately following Episode 9, the network will air Season 2, Episode 10: “Miami Beach and a Magical Family Christmas.” This holiday episode deals with Georgie and Mandy trying to manage work and family when Audrey plans a surprise Christmas vacation.
This back-to-back airing serves as the show’s mid-season finale. After these episodes air, the series is expected to go on a hiatus, with new episodes likely returning in 2026.
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