9:50 a.m. Update:  We've just heard from the powers that be at Mad Men, My Name Is Earl and Burn Notice. Keep checking back for more!

Well, that was...bracing.

After three long months of winter, as icy winds swept through the deserted studio lots while production after production went into hibernation, there are signs that spring is here, and our favorite shows may soon return! (Can we get a hell yes?!)

Of course, the biggest question for us TV fans is which beloved shows will—or won't—come back this season.

We've checked in with the show runners of some of the fans' favorite series (including Lost's Damon Lindelof, Friday Night Lights' Jason Katims, Pushing Daisies' Bryan Fuller and Gossip Girl and Chuck's Josh Schwartz, 24's David Fury, One Tree Hill's Mark Schwahn and many more) for their reaction to the strike's end and when we'll get more episodes.

Read on to get the scoop! (And check back for more updates on all our other favorite shows as we receive them.)

LOST 

Executive Producer Damon Lindelof Says:  "Indeed, it would appear that we are in the endgame of the strike. Personally, I couldn't be more psyched to be part of this union. Like any negotiation, some parts suck and some parts surpassed my wildest expectations for what we could accomplish, but most of all I'm left with a feeling of pride.

"As for Lost (pending the actual lifting of the strike, which we vote for on Tuesday), a game plan should begin to manifest by the end of the week. All I can say is that Carlton and I and the rest of the writers have every intention of making sure you guys get more episodes this season beyond the eight already completed. How many and how they will be aired is a conversation we'll be having with our bosses, but as soon as we've got a plan, we'll tell the fans first."

What We're Hearing:  Lost's actors are on standby, and the show is expected to produce more episodes this season. Fingers crossed! The bigger question is who'll keep the golden Thursday at 9 p.m. time slot once those Seattle Grace docs also return...How 'bout we put Sawyer and McDreamy in a cage and let 'em duke it out? ('Cause we know who'd win...)

PUSHING DAISIES

Executive Producer Bryan Fuller Says:  "We're all thrilled the strike is coming to a close and we can drop the politics and get back to the creativity. Many of the shows are getting 'return to work' letters this week from their studios, but we won't be one of them. Previously, Warner Brothers said they wanted us to start writing the moment the WGA allowed us to go back to work so we could get a jump start and begin stockpiling scripts for season two. But I got the call on Friday that they didn't want us to go back to work until March, regardless of the strike outcome.

"That's not to say there won't be some informal meetings with the writing staff beforehand to discuss arcs for season two, but we're essentially on hold until March (at least in an official capacity). The first order of business will be to sit down with ABC to discuss their thoughts on the nine completed episodes from what I like to call our 'teaser season'—what they liked and what they didn't—and then we'll set about crafting season two and continuing the adventures of the Pie Maker and friends."

What We're Hearing:  Hear that? It's the sound of die-hard fans around the nation chanting "We want Daisies! We miss Chuck and Ned!" So, it seems we'll get a lesson in patience while we wait for more eps of this show that is made of all kinds of awesome.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Executive Producer Jason Katims Says:  "We all really want to get back to work. Everybody does, but on this particular show, Friday Night Lights, it's a passion for a lot of us who do it, it's a labor of love, so we all want to come back to work to finish the season and tell the stories that we are dying to tell."

What We're Hearing:  Peacock sources tell us it is not likely FNL will produce more episodes for the current season. However, with a huge fan campaign building to save this quality series (stand by for more deets!), anything is possible. Go Panthers!

(P.S.: As for Katims' other series, Bionic Woman, well, let's just say it's been hit by a truck and won't be coming back from the dead with new, fancy parts. Ever.)

CHUCK AND GOSSIP GIRL

Executive Producer Josh Schwartz:  "If the strike is over, then on behalf of Chuck and Gossip Girl we are all thrilled to get back to work. Both shows will be back for more episodes—when, I can't quite say, though Gossip Girl will most likely be on as soon as possible. Chuck may not be back until fall to relaunch with Heroes, or it may be back sooner, but both will be back!"

What We're Hearing:  Umm...Ditto what Schwartz says. Expect lots more Gossip Girl this season (the CW is crazy for this show and has requested an additional nine episodes to air this season), while Chuck is likely to return in the fall for its second season.

SUPERNATURAL

Executive Producer Erik Kripke Says:  "I would say we can probably get three, maybe four episodes in the can. I think three is the safe number to say probably. So, I hope so...I just hope. Obviously we all love the show and want to get back to work!"

What We're Hearing: No firm decisions yet, but Supernatural is likely to resume production this season since it is one of the CW's highest-rated series.

HEROES

What We're Hearing:  Though an official decision has not yet been made, the most likely scenario is that Heroes will not return to our small screens until this fall. We've heard from a few crew members that they've been told they are not likely to return to set this season. Word is, the writers want a bit of breathing room to get the storyline up and running. Stay tuned on this one...

BIG LOVE

Executive Producers Will Scheffer and Mark V. Olsen Say:   "We apologize to our fans that they are the ones who always suffer the most when corporations forget they're just the conduit through which writers and audiences connect . Writers should always receive their fair share of the profits the studios make by delivering our original content to our audiences. And we thank our fans for sticking by us and supporting us in this generation-defining labor action. We look forward to getting back to work and getting new episodes of Big Love into production and on air ASAP!"

What We're Hearing:  Big Love will go back into production in March and is likely to return on HBO sometime this summer.

GREY'S ANATOMY

What We're Hearing:  Grey's will go back into production this season and is expected to produce a handful of new episodes to air in April and May. And yes, Josh Jackson is expected to finally fulfill his guest-spot duties as Cristina's love interest. So, yes, there is a god.

30 ROCK

What We're Hearing:  Coming off its recent Golden Globe and SAG Award wins, NBC is hoping for as much as Tina Fey and friends can possibly deliver. According to one writer close to the series, that is expected to be five to nine additional episodes to air in April and May.

THE OFFICE

What We're Hearing:  Expected to produce six to 10 new episodes this season. Praise Allah! And Jim and Pam. And Dwangela. Amen.

BONES

What We're Hearing:  One Bones castmember tells us the strike was "very emotional and surreal" and that while they don't yet know how many more episodes they might produce this season, things look good for a return to the set. Another castmember tells us: "I would assume that production would start back in two weeks or so." However, sources tell us there is no decision yet on whether Bones will go back into production this season.

24

Writer-Producer David Fury Says: "24 works best 24 hours in a row. I don't think we'll see it until 2009."

What We're Hearing:  Production on this season of 24 stopped short at hour 12. It's not likely they'll finish the final 12 in time for us to get a full season this year. So, mark your calendars for January 2009.

SCRUBS

What We're Hearing:  No matter what, creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence will write and produce the remaining six episodes of Scrubs' seventh season, but the open question is where will they air? Options include NBC, the show's home for seven years; ABC, since the show is produced by the ABC-Disney conglom; or even straight to DVD. NBC would be the obvious choice, but according to Lawrence, "It doesn't seem like NBC is superpsyched to air the finale, but we're trying to work something out."

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

What We're Hearing:  The crown jewel of the Sci Fi Channel should finish out its fourth and final season, but per writer Jane Espenson, it's almost certain that, schedule-wise, the story will be split into two separate miniseasons. The show completed 14 episodes before the strike hit, and at least the first 10 will air beginning Apr. 4. The second batch could premiere in the fall or even sometime in 2009.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

Executive Producer Marc Cherry Says:  At the SAG Awards, Marc told us: "I think maybe I could cram in seven episodes [before the end of the season]. It would take us about two weeks to get back into production. I'm chomping at the bit. The moment the starting pistol is fired, I'm off and running. I'm ready to go, I just need the okay [from the union]."

What We're Hearing:  At this point in time, six episodes is more likely than seven, but don't worry, there will be plenty of Wisteria Lane hijinks on your TV come May sweeps.

ONE TREE HILL

Executive Producer Mark Schwahn Says:  "Although we have six new episodes left, no one is more excited about the end of the strike than we are at One Tree Hill.  With our four-year jump ahead, we're having an outstanding year creatively, and despite standing alone on Tuesdays, our numbers are routinely second only to Smallville for scripted dramas at the CW.  We'd love the opportunity to continue season five, and if the WGA's new contract is ratified, hopefully we'll be able to do just that. If not, we'll see you for season six."

What We're Hearing:  The See-Dub has not yet decided if and when One Tree Hill will return. Time for a little fan love to remind them how much the viewers love this show! 

MAD MEN

Executive Producer Matt Weiner Says:  "We went back last week, because Lionsgate signed an interim agreement with the guild—same as Letterman's—so we are in full preproduction, which means writing is underway now. We should be ready to air by the end of the summer. I don't have a date, and even if I did I don't think it's my information to give.

"[As for the strike], I've never been prouder of being a writer or a member of the WGA. The solidarity, mutual respect and democratic open-mindedness of my fellow writers has been amazing. Equally, I am in awe of the heartfelt support and genuine sacrifices made by the artists, artisans, technicians and teamsters of our cast and crews—not to mention the people of Los Angeles who honked their horns, donated food and encouraged us with kindness. The strike has been a dark but important moment for many of us—generations of writers shared wisdom, laughter and resolve and I believe, despite the hardships, this strike will be remembered in the end as an energizing and inspiring experience. We are grateful to do what we do, we are grateful we're all in it together, and now, we are grateful that our studio partners feel the same way."

What We're Hearing:  The sound of Jen carving "I ♥ Matt Weiner" into her desk with an X-Acto knife.

MY NAME IS EARL

Executive Producer Greg Garcia Says:  "I've had some chats with people at the network and studio. We're going to try to do nine episodes, which will be very cool, because I was worried that our order would get cut down. The only thing that could stop us is if we have story trouble for some reason, but I'm optimistic. We're gonna do an hour repremiere and an hour finale and five episodes in between. The plan is for production to start two weeks from today, so we have to have a table read a week from tomorrow, so we have a lot to get done."

What We're Hearing:  Two scripts that were mostly finished before the strike hit will be held back and become Earl's hourlong season finale.

BURN NOTICE

Executive Producer Matt Nix Says:  "The truth is that we were very lucky in that the strike corresponded almost exactly with what our hiatus would have been anyway, so, really, if it ends today, we go back into writer prep next week, and we go back on the air at about exactly the same time but with more episodes. I think this actually gave USA a little time to kind of be happy about the show. So, we're incredibly lucky. Honestly, in all of this talk to show runners, there are a lot of shows that had to make really horrible sacrifices. We were not one of those shows."

For more information on where the rest of your favorite shows stand, check out the Watch with Kristin section on E! Online (http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/).

—Additional reporting by Korbi Ghosh and Jennifer Godwin

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