The Big Bang Theory fans wondering what will become of Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) will have some semblance of an answer in the season 9 premiere.

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The season 8 finale of the popular sitcom ended with Sheldon and Amy going on a break. As if fans of "Shamy" weren't heartbroken enough, it was then revealed that Sheldon had an engagement ring nearby, suggesting that he was going to propose to her.

Show producers recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly and revealed when the ring situation would be addressed.

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"The fate of the ring Sheldon held at the end of the episode - and the fate of other rings - will be revealed," they said.

The synopsis for the season 9 premiere is as follows:

"Brilliant Sheldon is confronted by a mystery of the universe he cannot unravel: when a woman wants time apart to think, exactly how much time does that mean, and is there any way to hurry the process along? In Las Vegas, Penny [Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting] and Leonard [Johnny Galecki] march closer to marching down the aisle, but has Penny gotten over Leonard's infidelity? And if so, will he do anything to un-get her over it?"

The Entertainment Weekly report also states that Laurie Metcalf, who plays Sheldon's mother, will guest star in the premiere. Will he go to her for advice? Only time will tell.

The Big Bang Theory season 9 premieres Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

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