Chuck, sadly, will not premiere its third season until March.

While there are rumblings that NBC will eventually move up the debut date for this popular series, nothing has been confirmed at this time.

But even if fans must wait longer than usual to see Chuck in action, Maureen Ryan of The Chicago Tribune makes it sound as though it'll be worth it.

The TV critic went on set this week and filed a story that previewed the season three premiere. She reports...

• The episode is titled "Chuck vs. the Pink Slip."
• Zachary Levi will be fully bearded for at least part of it.
• Tony Hale will reprise his role as Emmett Milbarge.
• Morgan and Chuck are roommates as the third season kicks off.

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