Chuck vs the Nemesis

Chuck discovers that his former roommate and old nemesis, Bryce Larkin, is still alive, and that a renegade group within the CIA is after the Intersect. Chuck then has to balance helping Bryce return to the legitimate CIA, with the year’s busiest shopping day at the Buy More.

Aired

November 26, 2007

Director

Allison Liddi

Writers

Josh Scwhwartz
Chris Fedak

Guest Stars

Matt Bomer – Bryce Larkin
Anthony Ruivivar – Tommy
Carolyn Power – Nurse
Gary Weeks – Fireman

Trivia

This marks the first mention of the Fulcrum organization which would become the main adversary in season two.

Quotes

Morgan: Any one of you could initiate a full Buy More evacuation by uttering one word.
Chuck: Pineapple.
Lester: Hmm.
Morgan: The word that cannot be spoken.
Lester: I really just wanna say “pineapple” a few times. Pineapple. Pineapple.
Jeff: (over Lester) Pineapples are fun. My dad used to throw them at me.

Captain Awesome: Now’s where we go around and say what we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for the most beautiful woman in the world, Ellie Bartowski. Love ya. [to Casey]: Your turn.
Casey: I’ll pass.
Chuck: I’m thankful Bryce Larkin is dead, and not in my bedroom making out with my new girlfriend!
Morgan: Chuck, that’s pretty… dark.
Captain Awesome: And specific!

Bryce: Hello, Chuck.
Chuck: Sarah and Casey are right inside, one girlish scream from me and they go into combat mode!

Jeff: Chuck, the registers are down! I can’t get them back up! What do I do?
Tommy: If you say more than one word to him, you’re both dead.
Chuck: Pineapple.

Music

No One’s Gonna Love You by Band Of Horses
On Sale Now by Daniel May
Sugar Assault Me Now by Pop Levi

Links

See the episode pictures in the gallery
Read about Chuck vs the Nemesis in Chuck’s episode guide