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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 most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Chuck Season 5 Episode 2 - Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit
    7.4/10(1162 votes)

    S5:E2

    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. Morgan continues to adjust to his new role while Chuck adjusts to being his handler. The Buy More finds an unlikely spokesperson to help drum up business.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Lauren LeFranc, Rafe Judkins

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  2. Chuck Season 1 Episode 5 - Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp
    7.7/10(1800 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  3. Chuck Season 4 Episode 18 - Chuck Versus the A-Team
    7.7/10(1122 votes)

    S4:E18

    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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  4. Chuck Season 5 Episode 3 - Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips
    7.7/10(1080 votes)

    S5:E3

    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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  5. Chuck Season 1 Episode 2 - Chuck Versus the Helicopter
    7.8/10(2062 votes)

    S1:E2

    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:Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak

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  6. Chuck Season 1 Episode 11 - Chuck Versus the Crown Vic
    7.8/10(1670 votes)

    S1:E11

    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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  7. Chuck Season 2 Episode 9 - Chuck Versus the Sensei
    7.8/10(1436 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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  8. Chuck Season 4 Episode 20 - Chuck Versus the Family Volkoff
    7.8/10(1089 votes)

    S4:E20

    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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  9. Chuck Season 5 Episode 1 - Chuck Versus the Zoom
    7.8/10(1427 votes)

    S5:E1

    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:Nicholas Wootton, Chris Fedak

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  10. Chuck Season 5 Episode 9 - Chuck Versus the Kept Man
    7.8/10(1051 votes)

    S5:E9

    While Chuck and Sarah contemplate the next step for Carmichael Industries, Casey’s forbidden love Verbanski walks back into his life with a questionable mission. Jeff and Lester 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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  11. Chuck Season 1 Episode 6 - Chuck Versus the Sandworm
    7.9/10(1772 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  12. Chuck Season 2 Episode 12 - Chuck Versus the Third Dimension
    7.9/10(1514 votes)

    S2:E12

    When Chuck's accidental heroics foil a hit on an international rock star, he is forced to babysit the unpredictable musician to uncover who wants him dead. Big Mike goes on a fishing trip, leaving a power-tripping Emmett in charge of the Buy More.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writers:Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak

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  13. Chuck Season 4 Episode 3 - Chuck Versus the Cubic Z
    7.9/10(1243 votes)

    S4:E3

    Chuck and Sarah's romantic mission is canceled with the return of Hugo Panzer and Heather Chandler. But Chuck grows more interested when the manipulative Heather claims to know a secret about his mom. Morgan prepares the Buy More for a huge video game release.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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  14. Chuck Season 4 Episode 12 - Chuck Versus the Gobbler
    7.9/10(1174 votes)

    S4:E12

    Sarah is given the task of breaking Volkoff’s top bodyguard, Yuri the Gobbler, out of a maximum-security prison. Ellie and Awesome are at odds over what to name the baby.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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  15. Chuck Season 4 Episode 14 - Chuck Versus the Seduction Impossible
    7.9/10(1196 votes)

    S4:E14

    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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  16. Chuck Season 4 Episode 16 - Chuck Versus the Masquerade
    7.9/10(1172 votes)

    S4:E16

    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:Lauren LeFranc, Rafe Judkins

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  17. Chuck Season 4 Episode 17 - Chuck Versus The First Bank of Evil
    7.9/10(1118 votes)

    S4:E17

    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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  18. Chuck Season 4 Episode 19 - Chuck Versus the Muuurder
    7.9/10(1136 votes)

    S4:E19

    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. Awesome takes on a mission of his own when Ellie finds an alarming new hobby. Morgan's leadership is tested when his Buy More troops wage war against Large Mart.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  19. Chuck Season 5 Episode 6 - Chuck Versus the Curse
    7.9/10(1056 votes)

    S5:E6

    Chuck and Sarah must race against time and ruthless spy Robyn Cunnings to destroy a dangerous computer virus. Ellie and Awesome’s date night takes 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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  20. Chuck Season 1 Episode 4 - Chuck Versus the Wookiee
    8.0/10(1903 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  21. Chuck Season 2 Episode 15 - Chuck Versus the Beefcake
    8.0/10(1451 votes)

    S2:E15

    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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  22. Chuck Season 4 Episode 4 - Chuck Versus the Coup d'Etat
    8.0/10(1230 votes)

    S4:E4

    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 Casey.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  23. Chuck Season 4 Episode 6 - Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror
    8.0/10(1196 votes)

    S4:E6

    On Halloween, the team must stop Dr. Stanley from releasing a toxin that induces nightmares. The allegiances of Chuck’s mom are called into question.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Craig DiGregorio

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  24. Chuck Season 4 Episode 15 - Chuck Versus the Cat Squad
    8.0/10(1249 votes)

    S4:E15

    Chuck surprises Sarah with her old spy team, the C.A.T. squad, leading to a mission in Rio. As they work to settle a score, old secrets and grudges come to light. 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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  25. Chuck Season 1 Episode 3 - Chuck Versus the Tango
    8.1/10(1990 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit" is the worst rated episode of "Chuck". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1162 votes. Directed by Patrick R. Norris and written by Lauren LeFranc, Rafe Judkins, it aired on 11/4/2011. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp".