I would sincerely doubt it gets to a 4th season, regardless. The ratings have never been stellar, and only a small-but-loyal fanbase has kept it afloat for a third season. Plus, it doesn't seem to have the same spark that it did when Veronica was at Neptune High. Same with Smallville...this is a relatively weak season, if you ask me. They never should have killed off Jonathan Kent.
I think they're setting up the fourth season with the FBI internship offer. The ratings are low, but the CW's ratings are in the basement anyway. I doubt if a new show will spark any more interest, and they at least have the cachet of a critical darling in Veronica.
I'm enjoying Smallville. Finally, an honest-to-God superhero on the show! Green Arrow is really making Clark look bad. He better get in the damn suit quick or else.
Jimmy sucks, though. And, if a certain someone (keeping it vague, in case someone is watching along on DVD) gets an abortion, I'm out of there.