As we reported to you guys weeks and weeks ago, despite Fox ending the first season of Dollhouse one episode short, Fox executives decided to pick up the Joss Whedon show for its second season. Let’s simply call this the Firefly-effect, meaning Fox execs were worried more about canceling a great show on the cusp of finding an audience more than they were worried about Dollhouse struggling for a second season.

Well after Friday night’s fantastic episode, it’s finally confirmed — Alan Tudyk is indeed the mysterious Alpha! But if you’re a loyal reader here at ActiveDollhouse.com, you already knew that, didn’t you! What a great twist. Now Entertainment Weekly has a great interview with Tudyk following his latest episode as the oh-so-delightful, knife-wielding Alpha!

Check out this quote from show creator Joss Whedon in the article: “I assumed it was dead in the water because the network was refusing to air the 13th [episode],” Whedon said. “Not refusing, but just not interested. I assumed that meant the bell tolled for us. And they made a point of calling and saying, ‘That is not what it means, and we’ll keep you posted.’ ” Will “Dollhouse” make it? This Chicago writer says it definitely should!

Fox has decided not to air all 13 episodes of “Dollhouse” and will instead finish the first season of the show with Episode 12. Notice, that we said the season finale will come with Episode 12 — not the series finale. Fox’s decision to omit the last episode from this season has no bearing on its decision to renew “Dollhouse” for a second season.

We’ve gotten word from our friends at Airlock Alpha that Fox will shake up its lineup in the fall but renew “Dollhouse” and move it to a new night. It’s just a rumor and hasn’t been confirmed by Fox, but check out the article.

Check out this great interview TVGuide.com had with the stunning Dichen Lachman. She lets us know which character she’s enjoyed playing so far and how well the actors get to know each other during the plethora of shower scenes. Enjoy!

Eliza Dushku, aka Echo in Dollhouse, aka the March 2009 Maxim cover girl, is dating an ex-NBA baller pushing 40? Did I miss something? As far as retired NBA ballers moonlighting as character actors go, Rick Fox is as Heph as they come.

We all know word on the street was “Dollhouse” was going to get really good starting with Episode 6. Now you don’t have to take our word for it. “Dollhouse” creator Joss Whedon is getting the word out as best he can, sending notes to reporters along with advance copies of episodes 6 and 7. He says the show from here on out “represents a much stronger vision” of where he sees the show heading.

In an interesting twist tonight on Dollhouse, Echo will be blind. It’s the fifth episode of the show and it’s called True Believer. As this blind woman, Echo (Eliza Dushku) must join a fanatical cult and help find a missing woman. Join us for our weekly live chat; it’s at 9 p.m. EST!

“Dollhouse” fans, we have an interesting interview for you. CraveOnline.com got a chance to interview Harry Lennix, who plays Boyd Langton on the show. A majority of fans relate most to Boyd, so it’s definitely interesting to see where Harry is coming from as an actor.