The Big Bang Theory Season 8 Spoilers: Producers Preview New Episodes

Season 8 of The Big Bang Theory returns with new episodes on Thursday, and big things appear to be ahead for the gang.

TVLine has the scoop directly from showrunner Steve Molaro, including how the show will handle the death of Carol Ann Susi, the voice of Wolowitz's mother:

"Although EP Steve Molaro says the writers 'aren't in a rush for a Leonard and Penny wedding,' upcoming episodes will dive into the finer points of their engagement -- specifically, 'future living arrangements regarding Sheldon.' Also in the next batch of episodes: a tribute to Carol Ann Susi, the late actress who voiced Wolowitz's mother. ('The death of Carol will be dealt with,' Molaro says. 'We just needed time to process the loss of our friend.') As for Sheldon and Amy's slow-burn relationship, there are no immediate plans for the twosome to tackle another milestone after the L-word was dropped in November. 'We are discovering the show, the relationships, the problems, as we go along,' Molaro says. 'It's more a discovery process than a planning one.'"

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