Chuck Review: Chuck Versus Phase Three

Chuck and Sarah are rolling around in bed, but Sarah’s more interested in seeing the Intersect than anything else Chuck has to offer. He can’t flash, which sucks all the frisky right out of Sarah’s awful babydoll nightie. It also summons Lester, who’s suddenly in the bed next to them, which prompts another patented Chuck bug-eye and a sudden jolt into reality and Belgium.

Sarah’s doing some intense Olivia Wilde channeling with slicked-back hair and a leather jacket. Oh, HELLO. She’s also trying to save Chuck, which is fine. More importantly, I just realized that the Belgian is Richard Chamberlain! Dr. Thornbird and Morally Conflicted Scientist #2 decide to move on to the next phase when it becomes clear that these fake dreams aren’t helping Chuck flash. Oh my God, I hope the next phase isn’t what I think it is, because I am totally getting a Human Centipede vibe from these scenes. Don’t click on that link.

The next phase is a lobotomy! They completely lobotomize Chuck. Show over. Happy Thanksgiving!

God, fine. Sarah takes a page out of her namesake’s book (no, not like that) and goes rogue, determined to rescue her boyfriend even if it does mean neglecting to stop the release of crucial government secrets – because Chuck was going to propose before getting kidnapped, y’all. Someone’s reading the Rules! The mission involves some bar-fighting in Thailand and – oh. Oh my. I’ll, uh, I’ll be in my bunk, you guys.

More? God, you’re demanding. Sarah saves Chuck! He’s still gonna be a spy! They’re still gonna get married! Oh, and Ellie uses the laptop her dad left her while Chuck’s gone and is shocked by its contents.

For another opinion on this episode, read Don’t Mess with My Man by Inisia Lewis.

Season 4, Episode 9: Chuck vs. Phase Three (originally aired November 22, 2010)

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