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Chuck Versus the Pink Slip

  • Episode aired Jan 10, 2010
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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Chuck Versus the Pink Slip (2010)
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Chuck's new abilities with the upgraded Intersect prove to be problematic in spy training and creates conflict with Sarah.Chuck's new abilities with the upgraded Intersect prove to be problematic in spy training and creates conflict with Sarah.Chuck's new abilities with the upgraded Intersect prove to be problematic in spy training and creates conflict with Sarah.

  • Director
    • Robert Duncan McNeill
  • Writers
    • Chris Fedak
    • Matthew Miller
    • Zev Borow
  • Stars
    • Zachary Levi
    • Yvonne Strahovski
    • Joshua Gomez
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    8.2/10
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    • Director
      • Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Writers
      • Chris Fedak
      • Matthew Miller
      • Zev Borow
    • Stars
      • Zachary Levi
      • Yvonne Strahovski
      • Joshua Gomez
    • 4User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Zachary Levi
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    • Chuck Bartowski
    Yvonne Strahovski
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    • Sarah Walker
    Joshua Gomez
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    • Morgan Grimes
    Ryan McPartlin
    Ryan McPartlin
    • Devon 'Captain Awesome' Woodcomb
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
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    Vik Sahay
    Vik Sahay
    • Lester Patel
    Scott Krinsky
    Scott Krinsky
    • Jeff Barnes
    Sarah Lancaster
    Sarah Lancaster
    • Ellie Bartowski
    Adam Baldwin
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    • John Casey
    Bonita Friedericy
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    Adoni Maropis
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    Mario Di Donato
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    Griff Kohout
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    Rogelio T. Ramos
    Rogelio T. Ramos
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    • (as Rogelio Ramos)
    Joe Bucaro III
    • Mitch
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    • Director
      • Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Writers
      • Chris Fedak
      • Matthew Miller
      • Zev Borow
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    Chuck dismissed

    Chuck has a unique premise that combines espionage, humor, and romance, but it struggles with the dynamics of its central characters, particularly the relationship between Chuck and Sarah. In this latest arc, Chuck is given the opportunity to become a real spy in Prague, which could have been a thrilling development. However, his emotional turmoil and the constant push and pull of his relationship with Sarah detract from the excitement of the plot.

    While some drama is expected, the overly dramatic, telenovela-style interactions between Chuck and Sarah can become tedious. Their on-again, off-again dynamic, while adding depth to their characters, often feels excessive and detracts from the show's overall pacing. This season, after rejecting Sarah's plea to run away together and start anew, Chuck's expulsion from the operation showcases the consequences of his emotional attachments clouding his judgment and skills as the Intersect.

    Overall, while Chuck has its merits, the drawn-out romance between Chuck and Sarah may leave viewers feeling frustrated rather than invested in their journey. The series would benefit from a more balanced approach to character relationships to maintain its engaging premise.

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    • Trivia
      The first time a character refers to Chuck with the title of 'Agent Bartowski'. Prior to this, he has either been referred to as 'Mister Bartowski', 'The Asset', 'Agent Carmichael', 'Chuck', or, by Casey, with insults and pejoratives.
    • Goofs
      During the shootout at the end, when Chuck and Sara get in the helicopter and Casey is shooting the mini-gun, you can see muzzle flashes from the gun yet it can clearly be seen that the barrel of the gun isn't spinning.
    • Quotes

      John Casey: Poor bastard.

      Sarah Walker: Who?

      John Casey: Moron that's still in love with you.

      Sarah Walker: I promise you, Casey. He is *not* in love with me.

      John Casey: Oh come on. I don't know what happened between you two. Don't want to. Just saying I've seen men have their fingernails pulled off treated more humanely that you did that kid.

      Sarah Walker: I was just doing my job!

      John Casey: Job's over. Put him out of his misery.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.67 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Black and Gold
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      Performed by Sam Sparro

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2010 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch, Saugus, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • College Hill Pictures Inc.
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 43m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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