Sit yourselves down folks, because the news this morning is very good indeed.

Those of us who have been eagerly awaited the return of Chuck for its third season now have a date to look forward to. And given that recent speculation suggested that the return to the Nerd Herd would take place at the end of January, it's our pleasure to bring you the news (unless you've heard it already, but, er, you could always pretend that you hadn't) that Chuck's third season will start on 10th January 2010 (a Sunday).

From there, Chuck will move into a Monday night slot - starting on the 11th - as we get to sit back and enjoy the full 19-episode season.

And, to go with this news, there's a brand new poster, too. And a video clip! Fridays don't get much better...

• See also: what we know about Chuck season 3