The Worst Episodes of Chuck

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   7.4/10(1140 votes)

   #1 - Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit

   S5:E211/4/2011

   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

   Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writers:Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc
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   7.7/10(1753 votes)

   #2 - Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp

   S1:E510/22/2007

   After his intuition is wrong while working on a stakeout, Chuck feels morally obligated to make things right, even when both Sarah and Casey refuse to help with Chuck's new mission. Meanwhile, Morgan has to 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
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   7.7/10(1096 votes)

   #3 - Chuck Versus the A-Team

   S4:E183/14/2011

   Chuck and Sarah suspect Casey is carrying out private missions. Chuck fears the CIA's new operatives will render him obsolete. Morgan settles in with a new roommate. Awesome becomes uncomfortable with Ellie's research.

   Director:Kevin Mock

   Writer:Phil Klemmer

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   Director:Kevin Mock

   Writer:Phil Klemmer
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   7.7/10(1057 votes)

   #4 - Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips

   S5:E311/11/2011

   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

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   Director:Paul Marks

   Writer:Phil Klemmer
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   7.8/10(2009 votes)

   #5 - Chuck Versus the Helicopter

   S1:E210/1/2007

   As Chuck is beginning to adapt to his new life as a spy, a doctor who could possibly "cure" Chuck is murdered. Chuck then begins a high-speed fight for his life, all while trying to decide which of his two new colleagues might be out to get him. Meanwhile, Chuck's sister Ellie invites Sarah to dinner to meet the family.

   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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   7.8/10(1629 votes)

   #6 - Chuck Versus the Crown Vic

   S1:E1112/3/2007

   While coping with the realization that Sarah still has feelings for Bryce, Chuck must assume his toughest cover yet by going on a mission as Sarah's husband. The team must foil the plot of a politically connected counterfeiter, who may be endangering the lives of Anna, Morgan and Anna's parents. Both Morgan and Anna also find themselves in the cross hairs.

   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Zev Borow

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   Director:Chris Fisher

   Writer:Zev Borow
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   7.8/10(1396 votes)

   #7 - Chuck Versus the Sensei

   S2:E912/1/2008

   The team is assigned to survey the Global Launch Agency, when intel shows that someone might penetrate their security. During the surveillance someone intrudes the lab who turns out to be Casey's former sensei Ty Bennett. Meanwhile, Captain Awesome's perfect parents decide to pay Devon and Ellie a surprise visit to help them plan the wedding, and Emmett Milbarge introduces an "Employee of the Month" contest to the Buy More, but the employees start their own contest instead.

   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders

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   Director:Jonas Pate

   Writer:Anne Cofell Saunders
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   7.8/10(1063 votes)

   #8 - 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. In a pre-wedding surprise, Sarah springs a pre-nup on Chuck.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Nicholas Wootton
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   7.8/10(1399 votes)

   #9 - Chuck Versus the Zoom

   S5:E110/28/2011

   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

   Writers:Chris Fedak, Nicholas Wootton

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:Chris Fedak, Nicholas Wootton
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    7.8/10(1030 votes)

    #10 - Chuck Versus the Kept Man

    S5:E91/6/2012

    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:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writers:Craig DiGregorio, Phil Klemmer

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    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writers:Craig DiGregorio, Phil Klemmer
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    7.9/10(1726 votes)

    #11 - Chuck Versus the Sandworm

    S1:E610/29/2007

    In this Halloween episode Chuck meets a Federal agent just like him: A computer whiz whose brain is important to national security. However, Chuck soon has a personal dilemma arise when he has to decide whether or not to turn the man over to Sarah and Casey or to help him escape his handlers.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Phil Klemmer

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Phil Klemmer
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    7.9/10(1476 votes)

    #12 - Chuck Versus the Third Dimension

    S2:E122/2/2009

    Chuck foils a plan to kill Tyler Martin, an international rock star. Chuck's night out with Tyler leads to trouble. Morgan holds a contest among his fellow employees.

    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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    7.9/10(1212 votes)

    #13 - Chuck Versus the Cubic Z

    S4:E310/4/2010

    Chuck and Sarah's romantic mission is canceled with the arrival of Hugo Panzer and Heather Chandler. But Chuck grows more interested when the manipulative Heather claims to know a secret about his mom. Meanwhile, as Morgan prepares the Buy More for a huge video game release, he gets a surprise from Big Mike.

    Director:Norman Buckley

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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    Director:Norman Buckley

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton
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    7.9/10(1145 votes)

    #14 - Chuck Versus the Gobbler

    S4:E121/24/2011

    Sarah takes dangerous measures to help Mary Bartowski bring down Alexei Volkoff, as Chuck worries that she may be getting in too deep. Sarah, though, must enlist the help of Chuck, Morgan and Casey to complete her undercover mission. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome are at odds over what to name the baby.

    Director:Milan Cheylov

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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    Director:Milan Cheylov

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio
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    7.9/10(1167 votes)

    #15 - Chuck Versus the Seduction Impossible

    S4:E142/7/2011

    Casey, Chuck and Sarah are sent to Morocco to rescue Roan Montgomery. Morgan plans to meet Alex's mother and Mary spends some time with her family.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Kristin Newman

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Chris Fedak, Kristin Newman
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    7.9/10(1145 votes)

    #16 - 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
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    7.9/10(1091 votes)

    #17 - Chuck Versus The First Bank of Evil

    S4:E172/28/2011

    Chuck encourages Vivian to get in touch with her inner villain for a mission. Morgan's search for a new roommate has unexpected results.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio
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    7.9/10(1111 votes)

    #18 - Chuck Versus the Muuurder

    S4:E193/21/2011

    Chuck is put in charge of a top-priority mission, but his leadership skills are pushed to the limit when there is a murder in Castle. Meanwhile, Awesome takes on a mission of his own when Ellie finds an alarming new hobby. Elsewhere, Morgan's leadership is also tested when his Buy More troops wage war against Large Mart.

    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Kristin Newman

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    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Kristin Newman
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    7.9/10(1033 votes)

    #19 - Chuck Versus the Curse

    S5:E612/16/2011

    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

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Alex Katsnelson
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    8.0/10(1853 votes)

    #20 - Chuck Versus the Wookiee

    S1:E410/15/2007

    Chuck's latest mission has him raiding a Malibu mansion to grab a million dollar diamond being used to fund terrorism. Tagging along is an attractive but less-than-trustworthy DEA agent.

    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Ali Adler

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    Director:Allan Kroeker

    Writer:Ali Adler
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    8.0/10(1416 votes)

    #21 - Chuck Versus the Beefcake

    S2:E153/2/2009

    Chuck gets jealous when Sarah has to seduce a Fulcrum agent. Meanwhile, Jeff and Lester start looking for the "Buy More Babe" as a way of finding a new employee.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writer:Scott Rosenbaum
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    8.0/10(1198 votes)

    #22 - Chuck Versus the Coup d'Etat

    S4:E410/11/2010

    Chuck and Sarah try to become better communicators as they join Ellie and Awesome on a trip to Costa Gravas; a forbidden romance may put Morgan at odds with Col. John Casey.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Kristin Newman

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    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer:Kristin Newman
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    8.0/10(1167 votes)

    #23 - Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror

    S4:E610/25/2010

    Chuck, Sarah, Casey and Morgan must stop Dr.Stanley (Robert Englund) from releasing a toxin that induces nightmares... Chuck's mother's allegiances are questioned; Lester and Jeff celebrate Halloween at the Buy More.

    Director:John Scott

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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    Director:John Scott

    Writer:Craig DiGregorio
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    8.0/10(1227 votes)

    #24 - Chuck Versus the Cat Squad

    S4:E152/14/2011

    Chuck surprises Sarah with her old spy team, The C.A.T. Squad, leading to a mission in Rio. As The C.A.T. Squad works to settle a score with Augusto Gaez, old secrets and grudges come to light. Back at the Buy More, Morgan fends off the advances of Carina, a former flame and frisky member of The C.A.T Squad.

    Director:Paul Marks

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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    Director:Paul Marks

    Writer:Nicholas Wootton
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    8.1/10(1932 votes)

    #25 - Chuck Versus the Tango

    S1:E310/8/2007

    Chuck needs the help of Morgan and the Nerd Herd to prove that he is ready to become the store's assistant manager. Sarah and John assign Chuck his first undercover spy mission to foil a terrorism plot.

    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Matthew Miller

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    Director:Jason Ensler

    Writer:Matthew Miller