Chuck (2007–2012)

When a twenty-something computer geek inadvertently downloads critical government secrets into his brain, CIA and NSA assign two agents to protect him and exploit such knowledge, turning his life upside down.

Creators:

Chris Fedak, Josh Schwartz

Stars:

Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 22 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Zachary Levi	...	Chuck Bartowski (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Yvonne Strahovski	...	Sarah Walker (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Joshua Gomez	...	Morgan Grimes (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Vik Sahay	...	Lester Patel (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Scott Krinsky	...	Jeff Barnes (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Sarah Lancaster	...	Ellie Bartowski (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Adam Baldwin	...	John Casey (91 episodes, 2007-2012)
Ryan McPartlin	...	Devon 'Captain Awesome' Woodcomb (88 episodes, 2007-2012)
Mark Christopher Lawrence	...	Big Mike (87 episodes, 2007-2012)
Bonita Friedericy	...	General Diane Beckman (78 episodes, 2007-2012)

Storyline

Since geeky Chuck accidentally became the mental host of the Intersect, an unprecedentedly powerful computer mind containing all information available to the US government, he's a primordial national security asset and risk. So CIA and NSA each appoint a top agent to guard Chuck, and often get involved with him in spy adventures. Meanwhile his identity must be kept secret from Chuck's sister, her perfect partner Devon, both surgeons, and Chuck's goofy colleagues in Buy More, the Burbank electronics store where he works as a cover.

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Plot Keywords:

nsa | cia | sister | childhood friend | forbidden love | 

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Taglines:

Saving the world...at $11 an hour.

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Genres:

Comedy | Action | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us] SCI-FI Channel

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cakas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

College Hill Pictures Inc., Fake Empire, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chuck's alter ego "Charles Charmichael" may be a reference to musician Hoagy Carmichael. Ian Fleming often described his character James Bond as looking like Hoagy Carmichael.

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Goofs

General Beckman's message "report to Castle immediately" to Chuck (in Chuck versus Family Volkoff) and to Casey (Chuck vs the Last Details) is at 8:09 am.

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #15.45 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Short Skirt/Long Jacket"
(theme song)
Performed by Cake

User Reviews

Chuck is the most magnificent show on television

Chuck is the most entertaining show on TV. It's shot well and the writing is smart and quick. The acting is superb from the extras to the main characters.The story is dramatic and visionary where the character dynamics can be turned on a dime. Love and romance, an agent searching for a good fight, an average guy tossed into the world of espionage; this show has it all.

You will laugh and cry, rejoice and be frustrated because of character depth and great acting. All the characters are lovable and relatable.

NBC has found a hero in Chuck, who as a typical guy, inspires us to be better. The creed of the show is to take care of your family and friends. Simply Chuck calls to do right even in tough times.

It's certainly a show that will keep you on your toes throughout. Without a doubt this is the best show I've ever seen.

At first I was skeptical but after two or three episodes I was hooked because its funny and exciting with a great story to it. I implore you to take a chance on Chuck, trust me its worth it. Regardless of anything else there is nothing else on TV like it.