Unfortunately for Trauma fans, NBC has decided not to order any additional episodes beyond the 13 they originally ordered. Presumably, NBC will continue to air the remaining Trauma episodes until they are finished, but production will wrap after the 13th episode is completed.
This, of course, leaves a spot open on Monday nights for Chuck. NBC had previously annouced that Chuck would return as a mid-season replacement, but had only ordered 13 episodes. Now, however, the network has opted to order an additional 6 episodes, bringing the total up to 19.
It was speculated that Chuck would return after the Winter Olympics were completed in February, but now there's word that it may premiere in January (although this hasn't been officially confirmed).
Others have also speculated whether Heroes, which was moved to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays this year to accomodate Trauma, might move back to its regular 9:00 p.m. and have Chuck as a lead-in. We will have to wait and see.
Source: THR
