Thanks to an interim deal between Lionsgate and the WGA, fans of at least two scripted programs have the comfort of knowing their shows will eventually return.

Because they are part of Lionsgate Television, production on both Mad Men and Weeds can once again resume.  Writing on the AMC drama was scheduled to begin way back on November 7th.  Meanwhile, this recent turn of events has proved quite timely for the Showtime series; work on the 4th season was originally slated to start about now.

As a bonus, AMC has just started re-airing episodes from Mad Men’s first season.  Those interested in catching up on the Golden Globe-award winning series should set their DVRs for Sunday nights @ midnight (12am on Mondays).