S5E3

Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips

Aired 2011-11-11 60 min ★ 7.9/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

As the team is tasked with finding one of the CIAs most wanted, Chuck fears that the Intersect may be going to Morgan’s head. Meanwhile Sarah helps Casey navigate his relationship with Gertrude. Elsewhere, Captain Awesome makes a startling revelation about Jeff and Lester.

Our Take

The Morgan-with-the-Intersect storyline finally shows some teeth here, and Zachary Levi’s mounting frustration gives the comedy an actual edge. The Casey and Gertrude stuff is sweet but thin, and the Jeffster subplot mostly spins its wheels. A solid middle-of-the-road hour that coasts on likability more than plot momentum.