The Worst Episodes of Chuck

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   7.0/10(20 votes)

   #1 - Chuck Versus the Crown Vic

   S1:E1112/3/2007

   While acting as a married couple for a high-society sting operation, Chuck and Sarah must stop a corrupt billionaire’s counterfeiting operation - which sees Morgan and Anna in the cross hairs.

   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Zev Borow

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   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Zev Borow
2. 

   7.1/10(22 votes)

   #2 - Chuck Versus the Wookiee

   S1:E410/15/2007

   A visiting agent stirs tension around Sarah’s past, pushing Chuck and Sarah’s relationship into awkward new territory.

   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Ali Adler

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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Ali Adler
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   7.2/10(17 votes)

   #3 - Chuck Versus the Beefcake

   S2:E153/2/2009

   Following advice from Ellie, Chuck makes a decision about his and Sarah’s "cover" relationship. But he becomes jealous when Sarah has to seduce a handsome enemy agent. Jeff and Lester turn an interview process into a personal swimsuit and talent pageant to crown the "Buy More Babe".

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Scott Rosenbaum

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Scott Rosenbaum
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   7.2/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Chuck Versus the Hack Off

   S5:E512/9/2011

   Chuck turns to Verbanski for help tracking a computer virus. Jeff and Lester's relationship is complicated by a new Buy More employee.

   Director:Zachary Levi

   Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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   Director:Zachary Levi

   Writer:Craig DiGregorio
5. 

   7.3/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Chuck Versus the Suitcase

   S4:E29/27/2010

   An undercover mission in Milan to seize a high-tech weapon from a dangerous supermodel forces Chuck to confront a major vulnerability in his relationship with Sarah.

   Director:Gail Mancuso

   Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc

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   Director:Gail Mancuso

   Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc
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   7.4/10(19 votes)

   #6 - Chuck Versus the Nacho Sampler

   S3:E62/1/2010

   Chuck juggles his two lives as he trains new Nerd Herder Hannah and gets his very own asset who is caught up with The Ring. Awesome must lie to Ellie when she starts to ask questions about Chuck.

   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Scott Rosenbaum

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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writer:Scott Rosenbaum
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   7.5/10(21 votes)

   #7 - Chuck Versus the Helicopter

   S1:E210/1/2007

   The government sends in its top scientist to extract the intersect from Chuck’s brain, but explosive events leave him unsure whether he can trust Casey or Sarah.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:Chris Fedak, Josh Schwartz

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:Chris Fedak, Josh Schwartz
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   7.7/10(19 votes)

   #8 - Chuck Versus the Final Exam

   S3:E113/22/2010

   Chuck must complete a solo assassination mission to finally graduate into a full-fledged, official CIA agent. Sarah and Casey secretly shadow his assignment, deeply worried about how taking a human life will fundamentally change who he is.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Zev Borow

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Zev Borow
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   7.8/10(17 votes)

   #9 - Chuck Versus the Sandworm

   S1:E610/29/2007

   On Halloween, Chuck’s attempt to juggle his spy life, a Buy More promotion, and his friendship with Morgan is complicated by an encounter with a brilliant government inventor on the run.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Phil Klemmer

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Phil Klemmer
10. 

    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Chuck Versus Phase Three

    S4:E911/22/2010

    Chuck, Sarah, Casey and Morgan venture into the jungles of Southeast Asia when The Belgian attempts to unravel the secrets of the Intersect. Awesome and Ellie try to decipher a secret left behind by her father.

    Director:Anton Cropper

    Writer:Kristin Newman

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    Director:Anton Cropper

    Writer:Kristin Newman
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    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Chuck Versus the Family Volkoff

    S4:E204/11/2011

    With the help of his old nemesis Alexei Volkoff, Chuck and the team hunt down a deadly weapon, the Norseman. Sarah springs a surprise on Chuck.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton
12. 

    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Chuck Versus the Zoom

    S5:E110/28/2011

    Without the Intersect or the support of the CIA, the world of espionage is a much more dangerous place for Chuck and his team of freelance spies. Carmichael Industries takes on a slick, rich thief and a conniving investor who has stolen money from some of the world's most dangerous people. Morgan helps Chuck with a special surprise for Sarah. In the Buy More, Jeff and Lester have taken things to another level with their latest scheme.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Nicholas Wootton

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Nicholas Wootton
13. 

    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Chuck Versus the Intersect

    S1:E19/24/2007

    Chuck’s normal life is turned upside down when a mysterious email from an old friend loads stolen government secrets into his brain, putting him in the middle of a CIA and NSA operation.

    Director:McG

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Josh Schwartz

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    Director:McG

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Josh Schwartz
14. 

    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Chuck Versus the Tango

    S1:E310/8/2007

    Two daring missions: foil a vicious arms merchant… and nail down the assistant manager spot at the Buy More.

    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Matthew Miller

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    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Matthew Miller
15. 

    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Chuck Versus the Alma Mater

    S1:E711/5/2007

    Chuck must confront his painful past when a mission forces him to return to Stanford, the university that wrongfully expelled him.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders
16. 

    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Chuck Versus the Sensei

    S2:E912/1/2008

    Casey is forced to confront his past when his former sensei turns rogue. Devon’s overly enthusiastic parents arrive to help with wedding planning.

    Director:Jonas Pate

    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders

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    Director:Jonas Pate

    Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders
17. 

    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Chuck Versus the Pink Slip

    S3:E11/10/2010

    Chuck struggles to get his life back on track after a grueling spy training program ends in failure. Dropped from the government payroll, he must find a way to rebuild his confidence and reunite with his former partners when a new threat emerges.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Chris Fedak

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Chris Fedak
18. 

    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Chuck Versus the Anniversary

    S4:E19/20/2010

    Chuck and Morgan launch a secret mission across the globe to track down Chuck's missing mother. Meanwhile, Sarah and Casey travel to Russia to infiltrate a dangerous weapon-dealing conglomerate known as Volkoff Industries.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Chris Fedak

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Chris Fedak
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    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Chuck Versus the Masquerade

    S4:E162/21/2011

    Valentine's Day is interrupted when Chuck and the team are sent on a mission to England to protect a reclusive young heiress, Vivian McArthur. Meanwhile, Casey gets an offer from the mysterious Jane Bentley. Back at home, Ellie and Awesome find an unlikely solution to a parenting problem, as Morgan ponders a big move.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc
20. 

    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Chuck Versus the Business Trip

    S5:E411/18/2011

    Chuck and Sarah track an assassin who is trying to eliminate the new Intersect. Jeff exposes a new side of himself.

    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Kristin Newman

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    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Kristin Newman
21. 

    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp

    S1:E510/22/2007

    After his intuition is wrong while working on a stakeout, Chuck gets drawn into a rescue mission involving the triads. Morgan must participate in a sales competition that could decide his fate at Buy More.

    Director:David Solomon

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum

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    Director:David Solomon

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum
22. 

    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover

    S1:E121/24/2008

    A mission targeting a Russian smuggling ring takes a deeply personal turn when Casey's secret romantic past is unexpectedly brought to light.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writer:Phil Klemmer

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    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writer:Phil Klemmer
23. 

    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Chuck Versus the Cougars

    S2:E410/20/2008

    Chuck goes undercover at Sarah's 10-year high school reunion, where they meet the girl who tortured Sarah back in the old days.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Ali Adler

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Ali Adler
24. 

    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Chuck Versus the Beard

    S3:E93/8/2010

    Chuck feels like his life is falling apart when he can't flash and gets left behind for a mission. While Shaw, Sarah and Casey go on without him, Chuck finds himself in a sticky situation back at the base.

    Director:Zachary Levi

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum

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    Director:Zachary Levi

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum
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    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Chuck Versus the American Hero

    S3:E123/29/2010

    Chuck has his pick of the best CIA agents for an undercover operation, but he has only one in mind for the job. Casey, Morgan and Awesome team up to help Chuck convince them to join him, while a Ring operative remains on the loose.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Max Denby

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    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Max Denby