Can an ex-Girls actor really be returning? Though the Girls season 3 premiere is still over a month away, you can start imagining what’s in store by reading the first four episode synopses below!

A road trip, death, and birthday parties are just a few of the events Girls fans can look forward to this January. The first four episode synopses, released by ScreenCrush, for the third season of the HBO hit, tease at what viewers can expect to see this upcoming season.

Episode 3.01 – Females Only

Hannah and Adam host a dinner at their apartment; Marnie is still upset about her breakup with Charlie; Shoshanna alternates between nights of sexual freedom and academia.

Episode 3.02 – Truth or Dare

Hannah, Shoshanna and Adam take a road trip; Marnie moves into her own place; Hannah seeks inspiration to meet her editor’s deadline.

Episode 3.03 – She Said OK

Adam’s eccentric sister arrives unannounced; Marnie becomes controlling over Hannah’s 25th birthday party; Ray settles into his new role as manager at the new restaurant.

Episode 3.04 – Deep Inside

Hannah tries to process an untimely death; Jessica tracks down an old friend; Marnie discovers a video that Charlie posted online.

Did we read that correctly? Could Charlie be returning to the show in some way? After the fallout between creator Lena Dunham and actor Christopher Abbott, it seemed Marnie’s ex beau Charlie was gone for good. Perhaps the show worked on recasting the role or maybe viewers will never see that video.

We’ll have to wait until episode four to see how the show plans to work him back into the show, but we imagine Abbott will not have any screen time.

HBO has ordered a twelve episode season for Girls and the first four are already hinting at a promising season! Check out scenes from the road trip and Hannah’s editorial gig in the clip released by HBO.

Girls returns with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, January 12 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO

How do you think Charlie will appear in the third season of ‘Girls’?