Three returning shows, three storyline tidbits, all courtesy of Entertainment Weekly's intrepid TV reporter, Michael Ausiello.

Enjoy the mini-spoilers below...

• On Smallville: There will be an interesting, cool twist involving Chloe (pictured) that will take place within the first 10 episodes.
• On Chuck: Expect a character described as a "dashing and suave dictator of a small, fictitious nation called Parador" to appear this season. Casting ideas, anyone?
• On House: All is not well for newly-married couple Chase and Camera. They'll have their first major fight on episode four.

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