So, die 4. Staffel ist sicher, aber der futon critic schreibt schon wieder Sachen, die mir gar nicht gefällt (link).

The big news however is that the network is expected to shelve the fourth season of "Alias" until midseason in order to give newcomer "Desperate Housewives" a higher profile launch on Sunday nights. "Alias" would then return in January for the an uninterrupted run.
Tja, also Alias als midseason Serie erst wieder im Januar.