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.
Aired
October 1, 2007
Director
Writers
Guest Stars
John Fleck – Dr Jonas Zarnow
Bonita Friedericy – General Beckman
C.S. Lee – Harry Tang
Tony Todd – CIA Director Graham
Trivia
A few minutes into the episode the camera lingers on a Nerd Herd banner with the URL to NerdHerdHelp.com. This is a real website.
It is discovered that Captain Awesome’s real name is Devon.
The movie Morgan is watching at the Buy More is Them!.
The chasing of the shoplifter at the start of the episode along with with the shot of the running legs, Iggy Pop soundtrack and “life” speech are a nod to the Academy Award nominated British film Trainspotting.
When Chuck is going through a test by the doctor he mentions Oceanic Flight 815 which is a reference to the ABC show Lost.
Quotes
Chuck: So, uh, this is the handheld scanner…very expensive piece of equipment.
Casey: So is the stealth fighter, but somehow I managed to fly that.
Beckman: Our most valuable secrets have been sent to an idiot.
Graham: At least they weren’t sent to his friend.
Sarah: When the images start, just say what they are.
Chuck: That’s it?
Casey: I’m sure you’ll find a way to screw it up!
Chuck: Casey, he’s got Sarah; we’ve gotta save her!
Casey: Brilliant deduction, Nancy Drew.
Ellie: Chuck! No matter how stressed out you are it is never okay to murder a woman’s soufflé!
Music
Lust for Life by Iggy Pop
Don’t Make Me a Target by Spoon
Gone Daddy Gone by Gnarls Barkley
Challengers by The New Pornographers
Links
See the episode pictures in the gallery
Read about Chuck vs the Helicopter in Chuck’s episode
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