Chuck Versus the Beard
| "Chuck Versus the Beard" | |
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| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Zachary Levi |
| Written by | Scott Rosenbaum |
| Featured music | "Bululu" by Jesus Alejandro El Nino "On Sale Now" by Daniel May "Dancing with Myself" by Billy Idol and Generation X "Fortunate Son" by Jeffster! "Arroz Con Pollo" by Martin Padilla "Bedside Manner" by Dawes |
| Production code | 3X5809 |
| Original air date | March 8, 2010 |
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"Chuck Versus the Beard" is a third season episode of the television series Chuck. It originally aired March 8, 2010, and was the television directorial debut of series star Zachary Levi. Chuck is benched when he fails to flash, and when the rest of the team is diverted by a decoy, must reveal his secret to Morgan so he can help foil a Ring plot to destroy Castle.
Much like "Chuck Versus the Marlin" in the show's first season, virtually all the main characters are in some way directly connected with the main storyline of "Chuck Versus the Beard". As the episode begins, Chuck is benched by Shaw when he fails to flash in the aftermath of the team's previous mission. He declines an offer by Sarah to talk through the emotional issues interfering with the Intersect, and is rebuffed by Devon, who has taken a vacation with Ellie to escape Chuck's spy life. Back at the Buy More, Morgan calls him into his office for "disciplinary measures". Morgan reveals that Hannah quit after Chuck broke up with her, and asks Chuck to talk to him about what's happening. Chuck tries to talk to Morgan, but to protect his secret, is unable to. Morgan unceremoniously "fires" Chuck as his best friend.
Meanwhile, Sarah, Shaw and Casey head to a hotel where the Ring is attempting to turn a CIA agent. With Chuck unable to flash on the target's identity, it is left to the rest of the team to stakeout the hotel and attempt to identify him before it's too late. While they're away, Big Mike announces to the Buy More staff that their store is being sold and that representatives from Cost-Less — Del (Diedrich Bader) and Neil (Cedric Yarbrough) — will be interviewing the employees while the building is inspected prior to the sale.
The Buy More staff agrees to a "blood oath" to support each other in the interviews, as Big Mike believes the corporate representatives will begin by firing the unnecessary employees. However, when Lester is called in first, he immediately attempts to make a deal to give up the "dirt" on his coworkers for immunity while Big Mike attempts to protect Chuck as the store's best asset. Chuck, in turn, attempts to stand up for Morgan. As Chuck leaves the interview, Del confides in Neil that he believes Chuck is actually Agent Carmichael although Neil is doubtful, revealing that they are Ring operatives and are attempting to locate Castle. Unaware of the danger, Chuck returns to the base and attempts to retrain himself to flash without success.
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