Chuck - 4x02 - Chuck vs. The Suitcase - Discuss/Grade <SPOILERS>

[the Dagman]

It is Chuckday once again. And tonight at 8pm we get another episode with several guest stars. It will be interesting to see where they take this season.

Spoiler: this week's episode

Chuck and Sarah infiltrate the catwalks of the Milan fashion world to uncover a deadly weapons plot. Guest stars Olivia Munn, Lou Ferrigno, Isaiah Mustafa, and Karolina Kurkova.

 

[Starbreaker]

The Old Spice Guy? Yes!

I'll be watching Monday Night Football, but will check in tonight.

 

[auntiehill]

The Old Spice Guy! This should be good.

 

[Aragorn]

If the Old Spice guy's character dies, can they bring in Terry Crews as his brother seeking revenge?

 

[Aragorn]

So Bronson Pinchot was on the show for 3 seconds? Really?

 

[Peter the Younger]

Extra points for the Old Spice guy and the return of the "real" Buy More crew.

 

[the Dagman]

I think Bronson Pinchot might be Volkoff, this season's big bad. Which is why the model let it go when she thought Chuck was with him. I think Chuck will realize he's seen him in a few more episodes.

So Morgan is now manager of BuyMoria and has a hand picked pack of BuyMorons. All is right in the world again. I loved Casey's recruiting technique. And having them around a store full of secret agents and hidden spy gear... ? Oh my, the mind boggles just on the trouble Jeff will get into all by himself now that he's back. And you know why Morgan was using the fan, to blow the odor back in the other direction. Now Chuck has the perfect explanation for all his time away and still keeping a job there.

Enjoyable episode. But with the absence of Big Mike, I am concerned about his spot on the rating chart. Should I replace him? Maybe put Colonel Casey or General Beckman in his place? Or should I move Chuck and Morgan up by one slot each to reflect their advancement? And if I did that, I suppose I could put Jeffster into Morgan's current spot. Sound out on what you think, but I am leaning towards the last option.

 

[Aragorn]

Big Mike is still in the opening credits. Obviously Morgan will hire him to be the assistant manager and before the season is over Big Mike will probably become his official stepfather.

 

[FPAlpha]

Awesome

That's the word to describe this episode.. while the spy plot was good (slapfight with Lou Ferrigno ) the real quality came from the personal stuff and especially the BuyMore plot.

Jeffster is back baby!

I so love this show and if they can keep up this level of fun the show will really feed the Frankenstein

 

[watermelony2k]

Karolina Kurkova. Oh my.

 

[RoJoHen]

Yay Chuck! I continue to love this show. I'm wondering how long it'll be before everybody figures out that Chuck is still a spy and what Ellie's reaction will be. My guess is she'll find out at the very end of the season while she's in labor!

 

[Jack Bauer]

Karolina Kurkova. Oh my.

The fight between her and Yvonne Strahovski was hot.


Loved the slap fight with Chuck and Lou Ferrigno. It reminded me of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.

Jeffster is back and as creepy as ever!

 

[Aragorn]

Bonus points for Yvonne going back to her clothes-removal stage.

 

[RoJoHen]

I am curious to see whether or not General Beckman will remain stationed at the Buy More now that Morgan is the Store Manager.

 

[Iasius]

I know Temis thinks this show has maybe one good season left, but for now, I'm still loving it.

 

[Brent]

This was really great, all is right in the world again with the old Buymore gang

Yep, when Yvonne took that trenchcoat off to get into the dress, whowzer, what a body, this was a really fun episode

not much else more to say, loved it

 

[Sheep]

Back to form, good for a "Big Mike" rating.

Although Casey was limited in this episode, I was particularly glad to see they're not completely dropping Alex after her brief appearances last year and that they seem to be slowly building towards something bigger. Like James Marsters role on Hawaii Five-0, Bronson Pinchot's two second appearance could not possibly be something that wound up on the cutting room floor so in all likelihood we'll see him again.

I could barely watch the return of the old Buy More crew. Last week there was Chuck beefcake and this week...Jeff? Really? That was almost enough to negate the gratuitous Sarah and Karolina Kurkova scenes.

 

[RoJoHen]

I know Temis thinks this show has maybe one good season left, but for now, I'm still loving it.

In all fairness, she's been saying that since the beginning of Season 2.

 

[FPAlpha]

I also loved the scene with Ellie when she goes through her family album with pictures of Scott Bakula and Linda Hamilton as her parents.

I don't care that it's the oldest cliché out there but bring Chuck's dad back! You did it with Bryce and you can do it now. Scott Bakula played the role so well and i loved every scene he was in.

And yeah.. good thing to see Strahovski sexy once in a while This show knows its audience perfectly and they have a perfect match with Captain Awesome for the ladies

Equal opportunity sexism rules!

 

[Chaos Descending]

I know Temis thinks this show has maybe one good season left, but for now, I'm still loving it.

I know Temis thinks this show has maybe one good season left, but for now, I'm still loving it.

In all fairness, she's been saying that since the beginning of Season 2.

Yeah, Temis is full of (I shall be nice) "non-mainstream" opinions. IMHO.