Fringe fans can breathe a sigh of relief, for now, as Fox has picked the show up for a full 22 episode 3rd season.

You may recall that after Fringe faltered a bit in the ratings after moving this fall to Thursdays at 9 opposite powerhouses CSI, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Office.  DVR numbers were still good, and when the competition was in repeats, Fringe showed some signs of life.  While ratings are still nowhere near what they were last season in its post-House and Idol slots, Fox does see a chance to gain a foothold on a night where it has long struggled as both CSI and Grey’s are agin shows with declining ratings.  Hopefully viewers check out what is left of season 2, as creatively it is definitely on an upswing.  Who else is excited for some more William Bell?