7.8/101,348 votes#1 - Chuck Versus the Zoom
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2011
Without the Intersect in his head or the support of the CIA, the world of espionage is a much more dangerous place for Chuck Bartowski and his team of freelance spies. To start, Carmichael Industries takes on a slick, rich thief named Jean Claude, and a conniving investor, Roger Bale, who has stolen money from some of the world's most dangerous people. Meanwhile, Morgan helps Chuck with a special surprise for Sarah. Back in the Buy More, Jeff and Lester have taken things to another level with their latest scheme.
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer: Nicholas Wootton, Chris Fedak
7.4/101,091 votes#2 - Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2011
As the team takes on a missing persons case, Chuck and company struggle to establish themselves as Carmichael Industries in the face of a rival security firm led by the tough and efficient Gertrude Verbanski. Meanwhile, Morgan continues to adjust to the Intersect while Chuck adjusts to being his handler. Also, the Buy More finds an unlikely spokesperson to help drum up business.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Lauren LeFranc, Rafe Judkins
7.7/101,008 votes#3 - Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2011
As the team is tasked with finding one of the CIAs most wanted, Chuck fears that the Intersect may be going to Morgan's head. Meanwhile Sarah helps Casey navigate his relationship with Gertrude. Elsewhere, Captain Awesome makes a startling revelation about Jeff and Lester.
Director: Paul Marks
Writer: Phil Klemmer
8.1/101,036 votes#4 - Chuck Versus the Business Trip
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2011
Chuck and Sarah track an assassin who is trying to eliminate the new intersect. Morgan tries to adjust to having the intersect. Jeff exposes a new side of himself.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Kristin Newman
8.3/101,145 votes#5 - Chuck Versus the Hack Off
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/2011
Chuck turns to Verbanski for help tracking a computer virus. Lester and Jeff's relationship is complicated by a new Buy More employee.
Director: Zachary Levi
Writer: Craig DiGregorio
7.9/10980 votes#6 - Chuck Versus the Curse
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2011
Chuck and Sarah must race against time and a ruthless spy Robyn Cunnings, to destroy a dangerous computer virus. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome are spending their date night which takes on a dangerous turn and Morgan is sent on a special mission to recover Chuck's P.A.N.T.S.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Alex Katsnelson
8.3/101,051 votes#7 - Chuck Versus the Santa Suit
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2011
Chuck and Sarah learn who is trying to destroy Carmichael Industries. Ellie's Christmas plans come undone. A computer virus threatens to ruin Christmas at Buy More.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Amanda Kate Shuman
8.2/101,138 votes#8 - Chuck Versus the Baby
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/30/2011
Sarah is forced to confront a secret from her past and feels she must do so alone, while Chuck urges her to let him help. When Sarah encounters her original handler, Kieran Ryker, she fears that he will harm those closest to her, including her mom.
Director: Matt Barber
Writer: Lauren LeFranc, Rafe Judkins
7.9/10979 votes#9 - Chuck Versus the Kept Man
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2012
While Chuck and Sarah contemplate the next step for Carmichael Industries, Casey’s forbidden love, Gertrude Verbanski, walks back into his life with a questionable mission in South Beach. Meanwhile, Jeff’s enhanced intelligence leads he and Lester to suspect that something unusual may be happening at the Buy More.
Director: Fred Toye
Writer: Craig DiGregorio, Phil Klemmer
8.3/101,038 votes#10 - Chuck Versus Bo
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/13/2012
As Chuck and Sarah try to realize a new, safer future, Morgan’s past as the Intersect sends them to Vail on one last mission, where they enlist the help of an unlikely source — the legendary Bo Derek. Elsewhere, Jeff and Lester continue their own spy mission.
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Writer: Kristin Newman
8.2/101,138 votes#11 - Chuck Versus the Bullet Train
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/20/2012
When a mission in Japan becomes a hostage situation, Sarah and Chuck must face the merciless Nicholas Quinn aboard a speeding Japanese bullet train. Meanwhile, the mission leaves Casey with an impossible decision.
Director: Buzz Feitshans IV
Writer: Nicholas Wootton
8.8/101,493 votes#12 - Chuck Versus Sarah
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2012
After a harrowing mission, Sarah returns to Chuck with a huge secret. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome are presented with a new opportunity that could change their lives.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer: Lauren LeFranc
9.1/102,495 votes#13 - Chuck Versus the Goodbye
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2012
Chuck enlists his family, friend and some unexpected allies as he races to stop Nicholas Quinn from destroying everything Chuck has built over the past five years.
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer: Chris Fedak
The Best Episodes of Chuck Season 5
Every episode of Chuck Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chuck Season 5!
When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's...
Genres:Action & AdventureComedyDrama
Network:NBC
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Chuck Versus the Zoom" is the best rated episode of "Chuck" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1348 votes. Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill and written by Nicholas Wootton, Chris Fedak, it aired on 10/28/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit".