This article contains spoilers for “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage” Episode 4, “Todd’s Mom”

Just a few episodes into its first season, “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” has already created some “Big Bang Theory” plot holes. The spin-off series, chronicling the titular couple’s early years as parents, has also been guilty of not paying attention to the finer details, as evidenced by the grave mistake related to George Sr.’s tombstone. However, the sitcom still boasts some thoughtful continuity with “Young Sheldon,” especially by acknowledging Georgie’s (Montana Jordan) illegal past in Episode 4, “Todd’s Mom.”

Episode 4 opens with Georgie, Mandy (Emily Osment), Jim (Will Sasso), and Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones) playing bridge as a happy family. Despite claiming to be a beginner, Georgie keeps winning and denies that he has any gambling experience, but Audrey is suspicious. Of course, fans of “Young Sheldon” know that this is nonsense, as Georgie operated a gambling ring with MeeMaw (Annie Potts) in the back of a laundromat.

The scene in question provides a subtle nod to Georgie’s past, and his enthusiasm for bridge suggests that he still has an appetite for his old ways. Furthermore, the way that he tells barefaced lies to his in-laws continues a Cooper family trend that was established on “Young Sheldon.”

“Todd’s Mom” shows that Georgie Cooper is great at lying and bluffing in card games, both of which are deceptive traits that run in his family. Sure, Mary Cooper (Zoe Perry) would balk at the thought of her children gambling and hustling, but MeeMaw would be proud of Georgie, as that’s the type of wisdom she imparts on her grandchildren.

In the “Young Sheldon” episode titled “Poker, Faith, and Eggs,” MeeMaw teaches the titular boy genius (Iain Armitage) how to trick people at gambling. She encourages him to keep his emotions hidden so that his future opponents don’t know that he has good cards, a scene that proves that this boy genius doesn’t know everything after all. Granted, teaching a child how to lie and gamble is questionable grandparenting, but someone had to prepare him for growing up in a real world — a place that’s full of liars, cheaters, and scoundrels.

Georgie has more in common with MeeMaw than Sheldon does, similarities that are evident in “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” Episode 4. That said, perhaps it’s his love of gambling that will lead to the collapse of his relationship someday, as “Georgie & Mandy’s First” marriage has teased the couple’s breakup due to financial stress. Hopefully that happens way down the line, as the young couple deserves some happiness first.