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'Big Bang Theory' couple Sheldon and Amy to take relationship to next level

Lynn Elber The Associated Press
Published Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:37AM EST

Amy and Sheldon in the 'Big Bang Theory'

This photo provided by CBS shows, Jim Parsons, right, as Sheldon and Mayim Bialik, left, as Amy, in a scene from the television series, 'The Big Bang Theory,' which airs on the CBS Television Network. (Monty Brinton/CBS via AP)

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BURBANK, Calif. -- Sheldon and Amy are taking their relationship into a bold new frontier on 'The Big Bang Theory' next month.

The on-again, off-again couple will have sex for the first time in an episode taped Tuesday and set to air mid-December on CTV.

"After over five years of dating, we felt the time was right for Sheldon and Amy to finally consummate their relationship, and we're so excited for the audience to see the journey over the next several episodes," executive producer Steve Molaro said in a statement.

Jim Parsons stars as Sheldon Cooper and Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler, scientists who are challenged by romance. "The Big Bang Theory," in its ninth season, is TV's top-rated sitcom.