Except for the incredibly awkward Dave & Busters episode a couple weeks ago, the new season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has been meaner and funnier than ever before.  Last week’s episode was one of the best in the entire series.  Now, in an odd but delightful move, basic cable channel Comedy Central will syndicate the basic cable TV series from FX.  Hit the jump for more details and possibly little green ghouls.

Even though it’s only completed three seasons, cable channels have realized that “30 Rock” is a bona fide hit that should live on through the ages by the magic of syndication.  To that end, Variety is reporting that Comedy Central and WGN have, combined, ponied up an impressive $800,000 per episode to air the show Monday through Friday beginning in 2011.  This also means that “30 Rock” will most likely live for not only a fourth season, but a fifth season as well in order to reach the 100-episode purchase required of most syndication.  There wasn’t much doubt about a fifth-season pick-up although NBC can be so crazy/stupid that you never quite know what they’re going to do next.

Season 3 of “30 Rock” hits DVD on September 22nd and the show returns for its 4th season on October 15th.

Good news everybody! An inside source has revealed exclusively to Collider that “Futurama” has been given a 13 episode order by Comedy Central. Though still technically a rumor at this point, word is that “Futurama” production offices have already opened and that casting is about to move forward.

This should be a welcome surprise to fans of the show who have already gone through the series’ cancellation and resurrection as direct-to-DVD movies.

Look for official word in the very near future. Though animation has a big lead time, I would guess on some kind of “Futurama” presence at Comic Con next month.

If you’re excited by the news, say it in the comments below!