'Chuck' could return sooner than March

NBC has indicated all along that 'Chuck' wouldn't be returning until after the Winter Olympics in March, and only for 13 episodes.

However, co-star Vik Sahay, and creator Josh Schwartz have been saying publicly that a sooner return could be possible and that more episodes could also be possible. The series begins shooting it's 3rd season in August.

Sahay told TV Guide, "We will be ready to come back whenever we're asked to come back."

It is possible if a show from NBC's fall lineup fails and is cancelled early that 'Chuck' could be asked to return sooner than expected.

Schwartz also indicated that if the show returned to strong ratings that more episodes could be tacked on, hopefully bringing it to a full 22 episode season.