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 become a full-fledged spy.
Chuck Versus the First Date (Episode 1) 8.6
Writer: Josh Schwartz
Air date: 2008-09-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As the completion of a new Intersect computer promises to end his spy days forever, Chuck prepares to ask Sarah out on a real first date.
Chuck Versus the Seduction (Episode 2) 8.1
Writer: Matthew Miller
Air date: 2008-10-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: To recover a stolen database component, Chuck must go undercover and learn the art of seduction from a legendary, yet washed-up spy.
Chuck Versus the Break-Up (Episode 3) 8.1
Writer: Scott Rosenbaum
Air date: 2008-10-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A high-stakes undercover heist forces Chuck and Sarah to confront their complicated relationship boundaries when a familiar face resurfaces to lead the mission.
Chuck Versus the Cougars (Episode 4) 8.1
Writer: Ali Adler
Air date: 2008-10-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Chuck goes undercover at Sarah's 10-year high school reunion, where they meet the girl who tortured Sarah back in the old days.
Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer (Episode 5) 8.4
Writer: Phil Klemmer
Air date: 2008-10-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Chuck must get close to eccentric co-worker Jeff, an arcade champion whose memories hold the key to stopping a rogue satellite weapon. Big Mike introduces a corporate efficiency expert to the Buy More.
Chuck Versus the Ex (Episode 6) 8.3
Writer: Zev Borow
Air date: 2008-11-10
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: On a routine Nerd Herd call, Chuck runs into his ex-girlfriend Jill. After flashing on her research-scientist boss, he must get close to Jill to investigate their potential ties to a dangerous corporate bioweapon.
Chuck Versus the Fat Lady (Episode 7) 8.4
Writer: Matthew Lau
Air date: 2008-11-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Chuck must uncover a conspiracy hidden inside Jill’s pharmaceutical company, while she grows suspicious of his relationship with Sarah. Morgan attempts to keep Emmett off Chuck’s back.
Chuck Versus the Gravitron (Episode 8) 8.3
Writer: Chris Fedak
Air date: 2008-11-24
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Chuck tries to enjoy a romantic date at a local carnival with Jill, but the night quickly spirals into a dangerous pursuit. Ellie stresses over hosting the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for Devon’s parents, and Morgan, Jeff, and Lester are forced to guard the Buy More over the holiday.
Chuck Versus the Sensei (Episode 9) 7.9
Writer: Anne Cofell Saunders
Air date: 2008-12-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Casey is forced to confront his past when his former sensei turns rogue. Devon’s overly enthusiastic parents arrive to help with wedding planning.
Chuck Versus the DeLorean (Episode 10) 8.6
Writer: Matthew Miller
Air date: 2008-12-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Sarah's estranged con-artist father arrives in town, forcing the team to help him pull off a real estate scam against a dangerous sheik. Morgan makes an impulse buy against Anna’s wishes.
Chuck Versus Santa Claus (Episode 11) 8.4
Writer: Scott Rosenbaum
Air date: 2008-12-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A high-stakes hostage situation unfolds at the Buy More on Christmas Eve when an amateur criminal crashes his car into the store - holding Chuck, his family and friends inside at gunpoint.
Chuck Versus the Third Dimension (Episode 12) 8.1
Writer: Josh Schwartz
Air date: 2009-02-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Chuck Versus the Suburbs (Episode 13) 8.2
Writer: Phil Klemmer
Air date: 2009-02-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Chuck and Sarah move into a picturesque suburban cul-de-sac as an undercover married couple, giving Chuck a taste of a normal life with Sarah while they investigate a hidden Fulcrum hub.
Chuck Versus the Best Friend (Episode 14) 8.3
Writer: Ali Adler
Air date: 2009-02-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Chuck is ordered to spy on Anna's wealthy new boyfriend after a flash reveals his ties to a dangerous triad gang. To protect Morgan from getting caught in the crossfire, Chuck must secretly intervene before his heartbroken best friend gets hurt.
Chuck Versus the Beefcake (Episode 15) 7.3
Writer: Scott Rosenbaum
Air date: 2009-03-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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".
Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon (Episode 16) 8.1
Writer: Matthew Lau
Air date: 2009-03-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The team joins forces with a charming British MI6 agent to track down a rogue scientist who holds the key to the Intersect. Morgan tries to convince Anna that moving in with him would be a bad idea.
Chuck Versus the Predator (Episode 17) 8.5
Writer: Chris Fedak
Air date: 2009-03-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Chuck goes rogue when he is contacted by Orion, the reclusive mastermind behind the original Intersect computer who claims he can remove it from Chuck’s brain. The Buy More rises to a challenge from a rival branch.
Chuck Versus the Broken Heart (Episode 18) 8.4
Writer: Ali Adler
Air date: 2009-03-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Beckman sends a strict inspector to evaluate Sarah's performance after a mission goes awry. With his usual team dynamic under threat, Chuck must work with the ruthless new agent to infiltrate the hospital - at Devon’s expense.
Chuck Versus the Dream Job (Episode 19) 9.1
Writer: Phil Klemmer
Air date: 2009-04-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: An interview at Roark Instruments was once Chuck's dream, but the opportunity is actually a spy cover to thwart a hidden virus. While navigating the corporate world, he must balance the mission with a personal quest to find his father.
Chuck Versus the First Kill (Episode 20) 8.7
Writer: Scott Rosenbaum
Air date: 2009-04-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Chuck must reluctantly team up with his ex-girlfriend Jill to carry out a high-stakes rescue mission. To pull off the operation, he is forced to navigate their complicated past while keeping their objective on track.
Chuck Versus the Colonel (Episode 21) 8.9
Writer: Matthew Miller
Air date: 2009-04-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Chuck and Sarah go AWOL on a rogue mission, Casey has orders to track down his partners - dead or alive. A power-tripping Emmett takes full control of the Buy More.
Chuck Versus the Ring (Episode 22) 9.1
Writer: Ali Adler
Air date: 2009-04-27
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: On the day of Ellie and Awesome’s wedding, a sudden threat puts the big day in jeopardy. Chuck must risk everything to protect his family and permanently secure his freedom from the Intersect before the ceremony begins.