Chase, Chuck Get Full-Season Orders

UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC has ordered a full season of the freshman drama Chase as well as the returning action-comedy Chuck.

Chase is averaging a 2.0 rating, 5 share in adults 18 to 49. The show has 6.5 million viewers overall in "most current" averages through its first five telecasts this fall. Chuck has averaged a 2.2 rating, 6 share in the 18-to-49 demo, with 5.9 million viewers overall in "most current" averages.

"Chase has introduced an appealing new star to television audiences in Kelli Giddish and we think it has potential to grow," said Angela Bromstad, the president of primetime entertainment at NBC and Universal Media Studios. "We also are glad that Chuck will be with us for a full season delivering its loyal, passionate audience."

Earlier in the week, NBC issued full-season orders to The Event, Law & Order: Los Angeles and Outsourced.