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Someone mentioned to me recently that Bryan Fuller wrote the third “Heroes” episode of this season, but because last Monday brought a two-hour premiere I’m not clear on whether he meant tonight’s episode or next week’s. NBC’s press release for tonight’s episode, “Ink,” doesn’t mention the name of its writer:

Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) faces unexpected consequences for his heroic acts and encounters a reluctant new hero (guest star Deanne Bray). As Claire (Hayden Panettiere) continues to adjust to college life, she must figure out how to deal with her ability having been revealed. Meanwhile, Samuel (Robert Knepper) moves heaven and earth to recapture the memories of his late brother Joseph. Elsewhere, Matt (Greg Grunberg) struggles with his internal demons as Sylar (Zachary Quinto) mysteriously resurfaces. Jack Coleman also stars. Assaf Cohen and Rick Worthy also guest star.

Regardless, the last Fuller-scripted “Heroes” episode apparently marks also the end of Fuller’s involvement in the series generally, as NBC called him away from the show in June to create two new prospective series for the network.

Though his name was not on last week’s teleplays, one hears Fuller took a big hand in scripting last week’s standout Claire Bennet college scenes. (I loved that girl who seemed way too enthusiastic as they were exploring the grisly details of Claire’s roommate’s apparent suicide.)

Word is Fuller’s final episode was rewritten subsequent to his departure from "Heroes" (he apparently couldn’t stick around to help oversee the episode’s production). Because it’s unclear how much it was rewritten, you should try to manage your shock if it doesn’t soar to the same heights as the Fuller-scripted installments “Company Man” and “Cold Snap.”

8 p.m. Monday. NBC.

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