In a heartwarming twist for fans of The Conners, Laurie Metcalf’s daughter, Zoe Perry, has been cast in a multi-episode role for the show’s seventh and final season. Perry portrays a police officer who challenges Metcalf’s character, Jackie Harris, as she contemplates rejoining the police force at her age .EW.comReddit+6TV Insider+6Collider+6
This marks a full-circle moment for the mother-daughter duo, who have both portrayed Mary Cooper—Sheldon Cooper’s mother—in the Big Bang Theory universe. Metcalf originated the role in The Big Bang Theory, while Perry currently plays Mary in the prequel series Young Sheldon .EW.com
Zoe Perry’s casting is a nod to her earlier appearances in the Roseanne universe, where she portrayed a young Jackie in two episodes of the original series . Fans have expressed their delight at seeing the real-life mother and daughter share the screen, with many noting the striking resemblance and similar mannerisms between the two.SoapCentral+2EW.com+2Collider+2Reddit
The final season of The Conners premiered on March 26, 2025, with a special six-episode farewell event. The series concluded on April 23, 2025, after seven seasons .SoapCentral+5Good Morning America+5Wikipedia+5People.com
