The BEST episodes of Chuck season 5

Every episode of Chuck season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Chuck season 5!

A regular 26-year-old everyman has his life thrown into disarray after his friend, a CIA agent, sends him an e-mail that results in the world's secrets becoming embedded in his mind.

Last Updated: 8/29/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Chuck Versus the Goodbye
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8.38
3046 votes

#1 - Chuck Versus the Goodbye

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2012

In the series finale, Chuck enlists his family, friends and some unexpected allies as he races to stop Nicholas Quinn (recurring guest star ANGUS MACFADYEN) from destroying everything Chuck has built over the past five years. Recurring guest star LINDA HAMILTON appears as Mary Bartowski.

Writer: Chris Fedak
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Chuck Versus the Bullet Train
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7.77
3017 votes

#2 - Chuck Versus the Bullet Train

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/20/2012

When a mission in Japan becomes a hostage situation, Sarah and Chuck must face the merciless Nicholas Quinn (recurring guest star ANGUS MACFADYEN) aboard a speeding Japanese bullet train. Meanwhile, the mission leaves Casey with an impossible decision.

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Chuck Versus the Hack Off
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7.77
3099 votes

#3 - Chuck Versus the Hack Off

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/2011

A mission to track down a computer super virus leads Chuck to return to his roots as a hacker - and to call on his biggest competition, Gertrude Verbanksi (recurring guest star CARRIE-ANNE MOSS), for help. Elsewhere, a new Buy More employee (guest star DANNY PUDI – Community) complicates Jeff and Lester's friendship.

Directors: Zachary Levi
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Chuck Versus Bo
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7.69
2949 votes

#4 - Chuck Versus Bo

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/13/2012

As Chuck and Sarah try to realize a new, safer future, Morgan's past as the Intersect sends them to Vail on one last mission, where they enlist the help of an unlikely source - the legendary BO DEREK (guest starring as herself - 10, Fashion House, Tommy Boy). Elsewhere, Jeff and Lester continue their own spy mission. Recurring guest star ANGUS MACFADYEN (Braveheart) appears as Nicholas Quinn.

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Chuck Versus the Curse
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7.67
2994 votes

#5 - Chuck Versus the Curse

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2011

Chuck and Sarah race against time to take down a dangerous computer virus, pitting them against Robyn Cunnings (guest star REBECCA ROMIJN – X-Men, Ugly Betty), a ruthless spy who will stop at nothing to get what she needs. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome's date night takes a dangerous turn and Morgan is sent on a special mission to recover Chuck's P.A.N.T.S.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Chuck Versus Sarah
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7.63
2788 votes

#6 - Chuck Versus Sarah

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2012

After a harrowing mission, Sarah returns to Chuck with a huge secret. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome are presented with a new opportunity that could change their lives. Recurring guest star ANGUS MACFADYEN appears as Nicholas Quinn.

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Chuck Versus the Baby
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7.62
2954 votes

#7 - Chuck Versus the Baby

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/30/2011

Sarah is forced to confront a secret from her past and feels she must do so alone, while Chuck urges her to let him help. When Sarah encounters her original handler, Kieran Ryker (guest star TIM DeKAY – White Collar), she fears that he will harm those closest to her, including her mom (guest star CHERYL LADD – Las Vegas, Charlie's Angels).

Directors: Matt Barber
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Chuck Versus the Santa Suit
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7.62
2836 votes

#8 - Chuck Versus the Santa Suit

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2011

Chuck and Sarah discover who is behind the plot to destroy Carmichael Industries. Meanwhile, Ellie's plans for a perfect Christmas begin to come apart and, at the Buy More, Morgan and the gang must fend off angry customers as a computer virus threatens to ruin Christmas. Comic book legend STAN LEE guest stars. and, in return, gets makeover advice.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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Chuck Versus the Business Trip
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7.59
3293 votes

#9 - Chuck Versus the Business Trip

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2011

Chuck and Sarah go undercover at a Buy More convention to hunt down an assassin whose mission is to take down the new Intersect. Meanwhile, Morgan must deal with the consequences of having the Intersect. At the Buy More, Jeff begins to show a very different side of himself. DAVID KOECHNER (The Office, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy) and CATHERINE DENT (The Shield) guest star.

Directors: Allan Kroeker
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Chuck Versus the Kept Man
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7.59
2890 votes

#10 - Chuck Versus the Kept Man

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2012

While Chuck and Sarah contemplate the next step for Carmichael Industries, Casey's forbidden love, Gertrude Verbanski (recurring guest star CARRIE-ANNE MOSS), walks back into his life with a questionable mission in South Beach. Meanwhile, Jeff's enhanced intelligence leads him and Lester to suspect that something unusual may be happening at the Buy More.

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Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips
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7.46
3248 votes

#11 - Chuck Versus the Frosted Tips

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2011

As the team is tasked with finding one of the CIA's "most wanted," Chuck fears that life as the Intersect may be going to Morgan's head and inflating his ego. Meanwhile Sarah helps Casey navigate his relationship with Gertrude (recurring guest star CARRIE-ANNE MOSS). Elsewhere, Captain Awesome makes a startling revelation about Jeff and Lester.

Directors: Paul Marks
Writer: Phil Klemmer
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Chuck Versus the Zoom
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7.40
3547 votes

#12 - Chuck Versus the Zoom

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2011

In the fifth series premiere, without the Intersect in his head or the support of the CIA, the world of espionage is a much more dangerous place for Chuck Bartowski and his team of freelance spies. To start, Carmichael Industries takes on a slick, rich thief named Jean Claude (guest star MARK HAMILL - Star Wars), and a conniving investor, Roger Bale (guest star CRAIG KILBORN - The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn), who has stolen money from some of the world's most dangerous people. Meanwhile, Morgan helps Chuck with a special surprise for Sarah. Back in the Buy More, Jeff and Lester have taken things to another level with their latest scheme.

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Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit
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7.27
3246 votes

#13 - Chuck Versus the Bearded Bandit

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2011

As the team takes on a missing persons case, Chuck and company struggle to establish themselves as Carmichael Industries in the face of a rival security firm led by the tough and efficient Gertrude Verbanski (recurring guest star CARRIE-ANNE MOSS – The Matrix). Meanwhile, Morgan continues to adjust to the Intersect, while Chuck adjusts to being Morgan’s handler. Also, the Buy More finds an unlikely spokesperson to help motivate business. JEFF FAHEY (Lost, Grindhouse) and JUSTIN HARTLEY (Smallville) also guest star.

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