List of Chuck episodes

The cover of the first season DVD boxset released by Warner Home Video; the characters featured are Sarah Walker (left) and Chuck Bartowski (right)

Chuck is an American action-comedy television series created by Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak. It premiered on NBC, a terrestrial television network, on September 24, 2007, airing on Monday nights at 8PM/7c leading into Heroes. Chuck centers around Chuck Bartowski (played by Zachary Levi), an "average computer-whiz-next-door", who receives an encoded e-mail from an old college friend now working in the CIA; the message embeds the only remaining copy of the world's greatest spy secrets into Chuck's brain.

As of the current date, 28 episodes have been broadcast over 2 seasons. The first season aired between October and January, taking a small hiatus in December and January. The second season premiered in September 2008 and will air until April 2009, taking a hiatus between December and January. The second half of season two will be premiering in February and airing weekly until April.

Episodes of Chuck are also available in various new media formats. The first season is available to purchase as a DVD or Blu-ray boxset. NBC provides the aired episodes of season two for streaming their website, while episodes 7 through 13 of season one are provided streaming on the website of The WB. In the United States and United Kingdom, every episode is available at the iTunes Store to download and playback on home computers and certain iPods.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired	DVD release date	Blu-ray release date	Season Premiere	Season Finale	Total Viewers (m)
	1	13	2007 – 2008	September 16, 2008	November 11, 2008	September 24, 2007	January 24, 2008	7.8
	2	22	2008 – 2009	TBA	TBA	September 29, 2008	April 27, 2009	6.5

Season 1: 2007-2008

The Season 1 DVD set containing all 13 episodes was released September 16, 2008.

#	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original U.S. airdate	Code
1	"Chuck Versus the Intersect (Pilot)"	Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak	McG	September 24, 2007	101
Chuck receives an email from Bryce Larkin, an old roommate and friend who is now a rogue government agent. The email contains all the government secrets once contained within a computer called the Intersect, which are then downloaded into his brain. The CIA and the NSA both want to get the data back, so they send their agents Sarah Walker and John Casey to retrieve the data.
2	"Chuck Versus the Helicopter"	Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak	Robert Duncan McNeill	October 1, 2007	102
When a doctor who is brought in to recover the data from Chuck's mind is killed, Casey and Sarah turn against each other. Chuck eventually believes Sarah to be the killer, which causes a tense situation when the two of them attend a dinner hosted by his sister. It turns out that the doctor faked his death and kidnaps Sarah in order to force her to tell him where Chuck is because he wants to sell the secrets. While trying to rescue her, Chuck is captured. After a struggle inside a helicopter, Chuck finds himself forced to pilot the vehicle to safety.
3	"Chuck Versus the Tango"	Matthew Miller	Jason Ensler	October 8, 2007	103
Chuck's visions tell him that an arms dealer known only as "La Ciudad" ("The City" in Spanish), whose appearance is unknown, will be present at an art auction. Chuck is therefore forced to infiltrate the party with Sarah to try and identify La Ciudad. Chuck ends up dancing the Tango with a seductive Latin woman, Malena, played by Lorena Bernal, who turns out to be La Ciudad.
4	"Chuck Versus the Wookiee"	Allison Adler	Allan Kroeker	October 15, 2007	104
When a diamond hidden in Malibu (owned by a hairy man whom Chuck calls "señor wookiee") is used to fund terrorists, Chuck has to help steal it back. Complicating things further is the appearance of Carina (portrayed by Mini Anden), a DEA agent friend of Sarah's, who tries to help in her own way.
5	"Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp"	Scott Rosenbaum	David Solomon	October 22, 2007	105
Chuck faces his first moral dilemma as a spy. When Chuck sabotages the mission of a Chinese spy, Mei-Ling Cho, (portrayed by Gwendoline Yeo) who is trying to save her kidnapped brother, Sarah and Casey refuse to help him fix his mistake. However, the spy forces Chuck to help her get him back, and Sarah and Casey help too, on the condition that she defects from her spy organization. Meanwhile, Morgan is caught in a dilemma of his own when Buy More forces him into a sales competition that could cost him his job, only later to find out it was a ploy to make the sales team work harder. It is also revealed that Chuck's mother left them and his father was never around, so he and his sister celebrate their mutual support with an annual party. The title refers to the main course of the dinner that Morgan was going to treat Sarah and Chuck to during their "Evening of Morgan".
6	"Chuck Versus the Sandworm"	Phil Klemmer	Robert Duncan McNeill	October 29, 2007	106
Chuck accidentally runs into a runaway government agent who seems to be living a similar life. It turns out this agent is a gadget whiz, whose brain makes him a national security asset and a dangerous liability, much like Chuck. Chuck faces a predicament: either try turn this agent in to Sarah and Casey or help him escape his handlers. Meanwhile, Halloween, a holiday that means a lot to Chuck and Morgan as buddies, proves to be a little different this year as Morgan feels that Chuck is neglecting their childhood and friendship. They reconcile and wear a two-man Sandworm costume (based on the creature from the Dune novels) to the party. Also, Chuck gets an interview for the assistant manager position, but is forced to miss it.
7	"Chuck Versus the Alma Mater"	Anne Cofell Saunders	Patrick Norris	November 5, 2007	107
Chuck has to return to Stanford University, his Alma Mater from which he was unceremoniously expelled, on homecoming weekend to help a former professor, who, as Chuck finds out, is also a government operative being hunted for a sensitive top-secret file. Chuck must use his past experiences to find the Professor's hidden secret, while also discovering shocking secrets about his own life. More importantly, Chuck discovers the truth about his former friend Bryce Larkin and why Bryce had Chuck kicked out of Stanford. Meanwhile, Morgan has problems with the new assistant manager at Buy More.
8	"Chuck Versus the Truth"	Allison Adler	Robert Duncan McNeill	November 12, 2007	108
Chuck battles with his cover love life and real love life when he meets a girl named Lou (Rachel Bilson, The O.C.), who seems interested in the real Chuck. On the other hand, his relationship with Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) heats up as they go on a double date with Ellie (Sarah Lancaster) and Devon (Ryan McPartlin) and try to explain their sex life. Meanwhile, a poison specialist (special guest star Kevin Weisman) is trying to obtain codes to nuclear facilities and is using a "truth" poison to help get his answers. After all are exposed to the truth, Chuck soon discovers a lot about his partners.
9	"Chuck Versus the Imported Hard Salami"	Scott Rosenbaum & Matthew Miller	Jason Ensler	November 19, 2007	109
Chuck starts dating Lou, a sandwich-maker, and things seem to be going really well, which incites some jealousy on behalf of Chuck's "ex-girlfriend" Sarah, who discovers that her feelings for Chuck are more than just a cover. Things get complicated when Lou is discovered to be part of a smuggling group; although she believed it was smuggling only deli meats, such as imported hard salamis, when they also smuggled weapons. Chuck and Sarah have to defuse a bomb, fail and, expecting to die in the detonation, the pair share a passionate kiss as the timer runs out. They share an awkward moment when the "bomb" turns out to be something else entirely. Chuck leaves Lou and tries to start a genuine relationship with Sarah; however, Sarah finds out that her former lover Bryce Larkin is still alive. Meanwhile, Morgan starts developing a new relationship with Anna, another employee at Buy More.
10	"Chuck Versus the Nemesis"	Chris Fedak	Allison Liddi	November 26, 2007	110
It's Thanksgiving and Chuck's nemesis, Bryce Larkin (guest star Matthew Bomer), returns after being thought dead earlier. Bryce needs Chuck to help prove to Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski), Casey and the rest of the CIA that he is not a rogue agent. Upon seeing Bryce and Sarah back together, former partners and lovers, Chuck becomes jealous and doubts any future with Sarah. Meanwhile, Buy More is prepping for the biggest shopping day of the year and Morgan is left in charge.
11	"Chuck Versus the Crown Vic"	Zev Borrow	Chris Fisher	December 3, 2007	111
Still licking his wounds after realizing Sarah continues to have feelings for Bryce, Chuck must assume the cover of being Sarah’s boyfriend on a mission to foil a politically connected counterfeiter and yachtsman. Emotions and sea legs are tested when Chuck, Sarah and Casey have to head to the marina to stop a plot that also puts an unwitting Morgan and Anna squarely in the cross hairs. Meanwhile, it’s time for the annual Buy More holiday party, but the party comes with lots of rules from Big Mike. The title refers to Casey's prized car, a black Crown Victoria.
12	"Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover"	Phil Klemmer	Fred Toye	January 24, 2008	112
Chuck discovers that many Russian arms dealers are secretly meeting in Los Angeles. One particular Russian woman, Ilsa Trinchina, (portrayed by Ivana Milicevic), catches his attention, and he flashes on her as being Agent Casey’s ex-girlfriend. Chuck grows very intrigued and begins to pester Casey about their history. After learning this woman is set to marry one of the Russian arms dealers, Chuck insists that Casey fights for his woman. Will Casey fight for his true love without compromising his identity? Meanwhile, Devon and Ellie reach a tough point in their relationship. Much of this episode contains references and parallels to "Casablanca".
13	"Chuck Versus the Marlin"	Matthew Lau	Allan Kroeker	January 24, 2008	113
Captain Awesome asks Chuck if he can have Ellie’s hand in marriage, and then insists Chuck holds on to the ring until he plans it all out. Chuck decides to lock it in his Buy-More locker, and returns the next day to discover everything had been stolen from the store. Meanwhile, Agent Casey and Agent Walker discover that the someone has been spying on them in hopes of discovering “the intersect.” With Chuck’s identity and life on the line, NSA has no other option than to relocate Chuck into a permanent holding cell. Will Chuck lose his family and friends forever? The title refers to Big Mike's large plastic marlin, Norman, usually seen hanging in his office.

Season 2: 2008-2009

#	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original U.S. airdate	Code
1	"Chuck Versus the First Date"	Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak	Jason Ensler	September 29, 2008	201
Chuck prevents Colt (Michael Clarke Duncan) from obtaining the Cipher – a device that would ultimately lead to a new Intersect. Chuck is told that this successful mission marks the end of his espionage career and the beginning of a normal life. Free from bullets and bombs, Chuck finally ask Sarah out on a real first date. But Chuck's role as the old Intersect is not good news for everyone as Casey deals with a difficult order assigned to him – that Chuck must be terminated when the new intersect is activated. Meanwhile, at Buy More, Morgan develops an eccentric way to hire a new assistant manager. In the end of the episode, we find out that the Cipher was somehow implanted with a virus by Fulcrum, and explodes when activated.
2	"Chuck Versus the Seduction"	Matthew Miller	Allan Kroeker	October 6, 2008	202
Emmy Award winner John Larroquette (Boston Legal) guest-stars as the legendary debonair spy Roan Montgomery and Melinda Clarke (The O.C.) guest-stars as a sultry but dangerous female spy known as the Black Widow. Chuck must go undercover to retrieve the Cipher from the Black Widow. But in order to get close to his target, Chuck must learn the art of seduction from the suave and sophisticated Roan. Unfortunately for Chuck, Sarah, and Casey, Roan is no longer the world’s greatest spy. Meanwhile, Morgan offers Captain Awesome some advice for a romantic night with Ellie, and Lester struggles to gain respect at Buy More as the new assistant manager.
3	"Chuck Versus the Break-Up"	Scott Rosenbaum	Robert McNeill	October 13, 2008	203
Former New York Giants star Michael Strahan guest-stars as the intimidating bully Mitt. Chuck is overcome with jealousy when his nemesis Bryce Larkin, Sarah’s ex-lover and partner, makes an unexpected return. Chuck and Sarah’s growing feelings for each other are tested when their latest mission requires Sarah and Bryce to pose as an extremely affectionate couple. Meanwhile, Morgan faces his own challenge at Buy More when he must deal with a gang of bullies, the Mighty Jocks. Led by Mitt, these bullies are the employees of a neighboring sporting goods store, and they love to take over Buy More's home theater room to play sports video games.
4	"Chuck Versus the Cougars"	Allison Adler	Patrick Norris	October 20, 2008	204
Nicole Richie (The Simple Life) and Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) guest-star. Chuck learns more about Sarah’s past when they run into her old high school nemesis Heather Chandler (guest star Nicole Richie). Sarah’s teenage insecurities come to surface and she tries to avoid Heather at all costs. Chuck, on the other hand, does everything he can to hear more about Sarah’s hidden life. When Heather’s nerdy husband Mark (Ben Savage) turns out to be a key player in a new mission, the agents must attend Sarah’s high school reunion to prevent the sale of potentially dangerous super-bomber plans – all the action ends with the ultimate cat fight. Meanwhile, Big Mike leaves town for a day and Buy More’s new assistant manager Lester decides to implement a new sales policy. The title refers to the mascot of James Buchanan High, Sarah's old high school.
5	"Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer"	Phil Klemmer	Norman Buckley	October 27, 2008	205
Tony Hale (Arrested Development) guest-stars. Life in espionage takes its toll on Chuck and everyone is taking notice. Chuck tries to explain his unusual behavior to Ellie and to the quirky Buy More efficiency expert Emmett Milbarge (guest star Tony Hale), but a new assignment only complicates things. After a global terrorist comes searching for Jeff, Chuck is forced to socialize with Jeff in order to find out what role the oddball plays in the mission. Sarah, Casey and Chuck are all shocked when they discover that the fate of the world and the prevention of World War III rest in Jeff’s hands. The title refers to the Rush song of the same name.
6	"Chuck Versus the Ex"	Zev Borow	Jay Chandrasekhar	November 10, 2008	206
Jordana Brewster (The Fast and the Furious) and Tony Hale (Arrested Development) guest-star. Chuck runs into his ex-girlfriend Jill (guest star Jordana Brewster) while on a Nerd Herd call. In an attempt to save face, he lies to the girl who broke his heart and tells her that he is more successful than he really is. When Chuck flashes on Jill’s boss—a research scientist who may have developed a deadly bio-weapon, he, Sarah and Casey must find out if Jill is involved. Meanwhile at the Buy More, Big Mike nearly chokes to death, which leads company efficiency expert Emmett to implement a mandatory CPR course taught by Devon.
7	"Chuck Versus the Fat Lady"	Matthew Lau	Jeffrey G. Hunt	November 17, 2008	207
Jordana Brewster (The Fast and the Furious) and Tony Hale (Arrested Development) guest-star. Chuck and Jill (guest star Jordana Brewster) are enjoying the honeymoon stage of their rekindled relationship. The two lovebirds plan a weekend getaway but have to cancel at the last minute when Casey and Sarah inform Chuck that he is needed for an immediate mission to find corrupt agents in the CIA. Jealousy erupts when Jill finally meets Sarah and learns that Chuck and his handler must pose as a couple. Chuck does his best to reassure Jill that his relationship with Sarah is purely business but only finds himself in more trouble when his mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, corporate efficiency expert Emmett is out to get Chuck and interrogates Morgan to get some dirt on his best friend. The title refers to the phrase "It's not over until the fat lady sings"
8	"Chuck Versus the Gravitron"	Chris Fedak	Allison Liddi Brown	November 24, 2008	208
Chuck, Sarah and Casey are shocked to discover that Chuck’s girlfriend Jill (guest star Jordana Brewster) is a Fulcrum agent in search of the Intersect. In the wake of his disbelief, Chuck is asked to use his relationship with Jill to get to an agent called Leader. He willingly agrees to bring down the woman who betrayed him twice. Meanwhile, Devon's parents are coming for Thanksgiving and Ellie is determined to have the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. To make sure everything goes smoothly, she tells Morgan that he cannot come to dinner this year. Without any holiday plans to fall back on, Morgan is recruited by Big Mike to stand guard at the Buy More with Lester and Jeff. The title refers to the carnival ride that Chuck climbs into in order to escape Leader.
9	"Chuck Versus the Sensei"	Anne Cofell Saunders	Jonas Pate	December 1, 2008	209
Chuck is still reeling from the discovery that his ex-girlfriend Jill was a Fulcrum agent and goes on a mission to take his mind of off his shock. Casey gets a shock of his own when he finds out that his sensei Ty Bennett (guest star Carl Lumbly), who taught him everything he knows, is now one of the most wanted rogue agents. While on the search for Bennett, it becomes clear that Casey may be too emotionally involved to continue with the mission. Meanwhile, Awesome’s parents Honey (guest star Morgan Fairchild) and Woody (guest star Bruce Boxleitner) make a surprise visit to help Ellie and Awesome plan their wedding. At the Buy More, Emmett reinstates the employee of the month contest, but Morgan, Jeff and Lester have other plans.
10	"Chuck Versus the Delorean"	Matthew Miller	Ken Whittingham	December 8, 2008	210
Chuck spies on Sarah and sees her on a date with an older man (guest star Gary Cole). Chuck frantically tries to warn Sarah after he has an Intersect flash, but she assures Chuck that she is not in danger and reveals the identity of the mystery man. Meanwhile, Anna wants to move into an apartment with Morgan forcing him to finally act like an adult. Awesome offers to help Morgan pay for the apartment, but a relic from the past causes Morgan to lose focus on his new grown-up responsibilities. The title refers to the 1981 DeLorean that Morgan buys, and Chuck later rides in.
11	"Chuck Versus Santa Claus"	Scott Rosenbaum	Robert Duncan McNeill	December 15, 2008	211
Christmas Eve does not go as planned when an amateur criminal on the run from the police crashes into the Buy More and takes Chuck, Ellie, Awesome and the rest of the Buy More gang hostage. In order to protect Chuck’s cover and the safety of the other hostages, Sarah and Casey secretly go in to the store to remove Chuck, but the mission quickly falls apart when Chuck refuses to leave his friends and family behind. Chuck's relationship with Sarah becomes strained after he witnesses her exercising her license to kill. Michael Rooker and Reginald VelJohnson guest star.
12	"Chuck Versus the Third Dimension"	Chris Fedak	Robert Duncan McNeill	February 2, 2009	212
When Chuck foils a plan to kill international rock star Tyler Martin (guest star Dominic Monaghan), the agents kidnap the musician to find out who wants him dead. Later, Tyler convinces Chuck to go out on the town, which only leads to a night of trouble. Meanwhile, Morgan wins a pair of backstage passes to Tyler's show and holds a contest among his fellow employees, including Big Mike's old football friend Jimmy (guest star Jerome Bettis), to see who gets to be his lucky plus one. The episode is full of references to the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. This Episode was originally aired in 3-D, as the name suggests, using same ColorCode 3-D technology as some of the commercials in Super Bowl XLIII. The bug called an IG-88 is also the name of a bounty hunter in Star Wars
13	"Chuck Versus the Best Friend"	Allison Adler	Peter Lauer	February 23, 2009	213
When Chuck flashes on Anna's new boyfriend, Chuck is ordered to befriend Jason to determine the extent of his connections with the Triad. After Morgan is caught snooping around, Chuck must convince the Triad that Morgan is not a threat, just a loser stalking Anna. Morgan, not knowing how close to death he just came is hurt by Chuck's actions. Chuck foils a plot to kill the Chinese ambassador and Anna and Morgan reconcile.
14	"Chuck Versus the Suburbs"	Phil Klemmer	Jay Chandrasekhar	February 16, 2009	214
Chuck and Sarah go undercover as a married couple in a suburban development which they discover is a front for Fulcrum. Andy Richter and Jenny McCarthy guest star as Fulcrum agents posing as two of Chuck and Sarah's suburban neighbors. First episode of the Dark Intersect story arc. NOTE: "Best Friend" and "The Suburbs" were shown in opposite order because of the Presidential speech and the holiday placing "Suburbs" on Valentine's day.
15	"Chuck Versus the Beefcake"	Matthew Miller & Scott Rosenbaum	Patrick Norris	March 2, 2009	215
Chuck becomes jealous when Sarah must seduce a handsome agent in order to retrieve Fulcrum intelligence. Morgan deals with his mother's relationship with Big Mike by crashing at Chuck's apartment much to Ellie and Awesome's chagrin. Meanwhile, Jeff and Lester talk their way into hiring the new Buy More employee but decide to search for the "Buy More Babe". Second episode of the Dark Intersect story arc. Jonathan Cake guest stars as MI-6 Agent Cole Barker.
16	"Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon"	Zev Borow & Matthew Lau	Allan Kroeker	March 9, 2009	216
Chuck, Sarah, Casey, and MI-6 Agent Cole Barker (Jonathan Cake) go after a man who is involved in Fulcrum's development of a new Intersect. Third Episode of the Dark Intersect/Orion Story Arc.
17	"Chuck Versus the Predator"	Chris Fedak	Jeremiah Chechik	March 23, 2009	217
After Chuck is contacted by the mastermind behind the Intersect Computer, he must decide who he can trust—Sarah and Casey or the mysterious scientist who might be able to erase the Intersect from his mind. Meanwhile, a conflict breaks out between the Burbank Buy More and the more prestigious Beverly Hills branch. Final Episode of the Dark Intersect/Orion Story Arc.
18	"Chuck Versus the Broken Heart"	TBA	TBA	March 30, 2009	218
Chuck and Sarah's relationship put Sarah's job in jeopardy. When Chuck expresses his feelings about his complicated relationship with Sarah, a heartless female agent named Alex Forrest (Tricia Helfer) is sent to evaluate Sarah’s performance as Chuck’s handler. Morgan, Jeff and Lester try to weasel their way into getting invited to Awesome’s bachelor party.
19	"Chuck Versus the Dream Job"	TBA	TBA	April 6, 2009	219
Chuck's life seems to be coming together, his long-absent father (Scott Bakula) has returned and he landed his dream job. Unfortunately for Chuck, neither turns out to be quite what he expected.
20	"Chuck Versus the First Kill"	TBA	TBA	April 13, 2009	220
After Chuck's father Steve is kidnapped by Fulcrum, Chuck learns the only chance he has to find him is by putting his trust and life into the hands of the person he trusts the least—his ex-girlfriend Jill Roberts. Meanwhile, the Buy More team tries to sabotage Emmett’s corporate evaluation.
21	"Chuck Versus the Colonel"	TBA	TBA	April 20, 2009	221

Web-based spin-offs

Chuck Versus The Webisodes

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original airdate
1	"Buy More #15: Employee Health"	Unknown	Unknown	October 6, 2008
John Casey explains how to rid the Buy More of unwanted pests.
2	"Buy More #17: Leadership"	Unknown	Unknown	October 13, 2008
Even Big Mike knows that sometimes a manager has to look the other way.
3	"Buy More #7: Customer Service"	Unknown	Unknown	October 20, 2008
At the Nerd Herd service desk, not all occupational hazards are unwelcome.
4	"Buy More #24: Youth Marketing"	Unknown	Unknown	October 27, 2008
Young or old, loyal customers are created by great sales associates, like Morgan Grimes.
5	"Buy More #14: Work Ethic"	Unknown	Unknown	November 3, 2008
Emmett's secrets for Buy More career success: show up early and keep your eyes and ears open.

Meet the Nerd Herders

#	Title
1	"Nerd Herd Reviews: Heroes DVD"
Trapped in a cage and covered with meat sauce.
2	"Anna's Sword Skills"
The secret is all in the hair.
3	"Nerd Herd Reviews : Romantic Comedies"
Why be specific when they all pretty much blow?
4	"Nerd Herd Reviews : Avril Lavigne"
Hey, hey, you, you... pinch yourself hard.
5	"Anna's Mad Skillz"
Watch out... Anna's got some serious karate moves.

Morgan's Vlog

#	Title
1	"Make a Movie End a Lot Quicker, Ep. 1"
Chuck's guide to breaking up on camera.
2	"Make a Movie End a Lot Quicker, Ep. 2"
"Notting Hill" in ten seconds or less.
3	"Make a Movie End a Lot Quicker, Ep. 3"
And now time for "Smoking Aces," like it or not.
4	"Movie Villains"
A new and disturbing trend in movie villains.

External links

• Chuck Television episodes - episodes page at Chuck Wikia wiki.