Chuck lives to a third season!

Multiple online sources are confirming that NBC has given an initial 13-episode renewal to Chuck; the “back nine” episodes will be determined most likely in the fall, depending on ratings performance. However, there are conditions attached.

Chuck will now be a show on weight loss pills. In other words, the ensemble cast will be scaled back, with some actors severely limited in the number of episodes they will appear in going forward; also, at least one supporting cast member may be cut. Finally, two members of the writing staff will be cut in further cost-cutting measures.

But in the end… who cares? Chuck will see a third season!