Bryce Larkin returns with news that FULCRUM has hired a wealthy software magnate named Von Hayes to decrypt information on a stolen chip containing a refresh to the Intersect with highly classified information. Bryce and Sarah must pose as a married couple at Von Hayes’ dinner party to steal back the chip, while Chuck must pose as a waiter and watch Sarah and Bryce together. Meanwhile the Buy More crew must deal with bullies from a sports store.
Aired
October 13, 2008
Director
Writers
Josh Schwartz
Chris Fedak
Scott Rosenbaum
Guest Stars
Matt Bomer – Bryce Larkin
Bianca Chiminello – Agent
Bonita Friedericy – General Beckman
Michael Strahan – Mitt
Steve Valentine – Van Hayes
Trivia
The Fulcrum agent posing as a doctor has a name tag with “Dr. J. Rosenbaum” on it. Scott Rosenbaum is writer and executive producer of this episode.
When Morgan is in the cage ready to fight, Lester says to him “Sweep the leg Morgan, sweep the leg” – a reference to the cult 80′s movie Karate Kid where Johnny uses an illegal kick on Daniel.
Quotes
Bryce: (to Chuck) You’ll do the right thing. You always do. That’s why I sent you the Intersect in the first place.
Anna: Morgan, you can’t let a bully like Mitt push you around, this isn’t high school.
Morgan: No, it’s worse. This is Buy More.
(Chuck and Casey watch Anna fight)
Casey: (On the phone) I need a background clearance on one Anna Wu. I have a candidate for possible field work.
Chuck: No!
Music
Barracuda by Heart
Fake Empire by The National
Skinny Love by Bon Iver
Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi
Links
See the episode pictures in the gallery
Read about Chuck vs the Break Up in Chuck’s episode guide
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