This week on Chuck we learn more about Shaw, Chuck goes on his first solo mission, Stone Cold Steve Austin stops by, and Kristin Kreuk’s Hannah arrives on the scene. Plus we get an homage to an Adam Baldwin movie from Casey. Good times! Here’s the official synopsis for “Chuck vs. First Class”, airing tonight at 8/7c on NBC:
CIA agent Daniel Shaw (guest star Brandon Routh) assigns Chuck to his first solo mission in Paris, ignoring Sarah and Casey’s wishes. During the flight to France, Chuck befriends Hannah (guest star Kristin Kreuk) and flashes on another passenger — the imposing Hugo Panzer (guest star “Stone Cold†Steve Austin). Meanwhile, Casey helps Morgan battle Jeff and Lester for control of the Buy More.
Need more? See the promo stills in the Gallery, join us in the forum to discuss the episode, join the conversation on Twitter, and watch the preview. Be sure to scroll down for this week’s fab giveaway!
Win the Chuck Press Kit!
Remember several weeks ago when critics, and bloggers like us, received the Chuck season 3 press kit? Guess what! We have one to give away to a lucky fan! Thanks to the terrific people at Warner Bros., we’re giving away a complete press kit, which includes a DVD with the first 5 episodes of season 3, a voice disguiser, spy glasses, and a secret message kit, all packaged in a Top Secret box. NOTE: This contest is open to North American fans only because the episodes have not yet aired elsewhere.
Want to win?
- Just leave a comment below about the show;
- Be sure to use a valid email address when you comment;
- Comments must be posted no later than 11:59PM Pacific on Sunday, January 31, 2010 to be eligible;
- One (1) winner will be drawn at random from eligible entries.
Good luck!
**The contest is closed, but feel free to continue commenting on this episode. Congrats to lucky #41, aardvark7734, winner of the press kit!**
I’m looking forward to “CHUCK vs. The Role Models” and “CHUCK vs. The Honeymooners.” Sounds promising!
CHUCK! CHUCK! CHUCK! Love the show. I don’t know how I’ve lived without it before (I’m a relatively new fan who caught up on season 1 and 2 in, like, a single day of awesome chuckness). Anyhow, I’m loving season 3 so far, and I know it’ll only get better, knowing the creators and actors and writers. Can’t wait for tonight’s episode!
I think so far we (fans) can conclude that Chuck is here to stay for at least another season after this one. The end of season 2 and the beginning of this season have been awesome! Can’t wait to see what the writers mean by “no one is safe.”
I love Chuck! We are the same… I just need too become a spy!
I so want to win. And I’ve gotten at least 3 other people hooked on Chuck, so I’m deserving, too.
Such a great giveaway for SUCH a great show!
I have single-handedly recruited at least 10 different people to start watching this show in order to save it from being cancelled. My roommates and I have Chuck watching parties every week and it is our favorite show. I think people are annoyed by how much I talk about this show…
i can say that i can hardly wait for Mondays for chuck to be on i race home from collage with like 2 minutes to spare in order to watch Chuck when it airs live. cant wait to see how the Chuck/Sarah relationship ends up. we certinly want them to be together by the end of season 3 or at the leatest beggining of season 4(which i pray we will get). then things whould be them learning to work together while having this real realationship that would be AWSOME!!!
CHUCK is phenomenal. I’ve gotten most everyone in my family hooked. I really want that press kit.. I love Chuck so much. Can’t wait for tonight’s episode, and on a slightly different note.. wouldn’t “First Class” be an awesome name for a band?
Love Love Love the videocast. Great to see what you all look like. Very creative intro video also. Can’t wait for tonights episode
I can’t wait for this episode! It’s going to be AWESOME! 🙂
I’ve recently started to watch chuck and i think this show is awesome. I am now caught up and know what is happening and can hardly wait for the next episode to air. I love this show!!!!
This is going to be an interesting episode. Opens up more information about Shaw and to give Chuck more training.
Overall, the new season episodes have been great. As long as the stories develop and they do not go into a “let’s just drop this in, people will still watch” or fill the season with this style of episodes. Great stories and development to have an “Awesome” season.
Loving where they’re taking this season so far. Shaw’s entrance into the show is just what we needed to take it forward – he’s putting everyone on their toes and moving things at a great pace! The acting from our favorite actors are better than ever, particularly in Zac and Yvonne, and Casey is still as awesome as ever. Speaking of awesome – Awesome’s cover story to Ellie was easily the funniest moment in the series. I was absolutely rolling with laughter.
This is why I love Chuck, and I can’t wait for more!
i cant wait for this episode…or the rest of the season for that matter
I friggin love Chuck. I got into the show when I found out Kristin Kreuk was going to be on it so I wanted to catch up. Instead I ended up loving the show and will watch it even after Kristin Kreuk is gone. I got my whole family and a bunch of friends into it and they love it. Chuck is an amazing show!!! Probably the best!!
Chuck is the best all around show on TV..Period! I too want the press kit! Go get’em Chuck on your first “solo” mission! Remember Sarah; Chuck loves you!
I love Chuck and i cannot wait 8 minutes for 3.05!
I love Chuck! Can’t wait for the new episode tonight, t-40 minutes!
I want that press kit so bad! Love Chuck, love Zac, love Schwartzy and Fedak.
Chuck is awesome! (no offense to Captain)
I love that Sarah is now not even trying to deny the fact that she does love Chuck. Subtle- but my favorite part of this episode! 🙂
What a great episode. Love Chuck
This is the best season by distance!! Love the story, love the guest, love Chuck.. how can you not love him, btw?!
The show is on the right way to get a 4th season!! yeahhhhhhh
Fantastic episode tonight. Loved it. Also love all the little sneak peeks we’ve gotten to see from the cast an crew through twitter. If you aren’t following them, you’re missing out! Love this show and everyone that works on it! They are the finest people on the planet!!!
I love Chuck. I am so glad it is back for another season.
Chuck vs. the First Class was one of the best episodes yet in my opinion. It went from being as intense as any action show in one moment to as light as any comedy in the next. It also introduced a new character (Hannah) who’s involvement in the storyline is just another of the many reasons that I will keep on coming back for more Chuck this season. Also i really don’t want to like Shaw but with each episode I’m growing to like him more. I don’t like that cause I think he’s bad news, but we will see. Can’t wait for the next week!
I love Chuck and love that it’s back. My friends and used to watch it together at school but since we’ve graduated and are back to being on opposite sides of the country, we watch it together via skype. LOVE CHUCK!
Chuck is one of the best shows on television right now, it has quirky, original AND creative style. A booming combo that leaves us fans, always wanting more Chuck.
CHUCK ME!
These episodes just get better and better! I loved the fencing duel between Chuck and Steve “Hugo Penzer”Austin. The whole story was amazing! Is there anything that Zac can’t do? Also, didn’t know that Sarah is a pilot! Amazing! The 2nd Ring agent Flight Attendant was a TOTAL surprise!
I didn’t get to use my nunchucks
hahahahaha
that was great. i love chuck.
Shaw seemed like a rude uncareing person but i think that he is OKAY now.
And Hannah i like her too
though i liked Lou and Jill too. but nither were super bad
Lou was a Victim and Jill turned out OK
well cant wait.
with these episodes i don’t think i will be a long suffering Chuckfan
i am a Long suffering Vikings Fan though.:(
Chuck is just AWESOME!!!
Awesome giveaway. I can’t wait for tonight’s episode of Chuck.
i love love love chuck!
Pick me… I would love that press kit.
So happy that Chuick made it back for another season!
Can’t wait for the new ep tonight. 😀
The fact that “Chuck” is NBC’s 3rd highest rated program – 2nd highest scripted – and NBC seems to be a fan makes me hopeful that there will be a 4th season. god I hope so. But I’m worried by the synopsis TV Guide has in their current issue re: a pilot for NBC J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias, Star Trek, Fringe) is directing:
“JJ Abrams will direct the pilot for his new romantic spy drama “Undercovers”, starring Boris Kodjoe (Soul Food) and new comer Gugu Mbatha-Raw.”
Is there room for 2 spy shows set around a romance. The 2 leads of Undercovers listed are african american. IDK what other possible things set these two shows apart that may allow them to be together on NBC’s ’10-’11 fall schedule. For a network that airs 3 Law 7 Orders and is thinking of adding an L.A. version, I guess it’s not too farfetched these shows could co-exist, possibly packaged on the same night…Spy Monday.
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I assume it is automatic, but please add me to the DVD press kit draw. Thanks!
Yes, there’s room. Imagine ‘Spy Night on NBC’ next season with Chuck and Undercovers. How cool would that be?!
Could use a Press Kit for the Chuck collection. Hook it up! Long live Chuck!
What a terrific episode! I am glad they are developing the story the way they are! I would love to win the press kit 🙂
if chuck doesn’t get renewed, it’s going to be a very sad day in my dorm!
Wow!! I love that Shaw is really helping Chuck gain confidence in himself. I really thought I would hate him, but … not so much :p. This season is so awesome!!! I have loved every single episode so far 🙂
i loved this episode! KK as hannah is so adorable! we finally find out what Shaw’s damaged goods persona is all about…though it did hit a little to close to home with relation to Chuck and Sarah. Bring on the Nacho’s!
This was yet another great episode to an already awesome season. Chuck on a solo mission + Casey as the Buy More Enforcer = GOLD
Chuck is my favorite show of the last ten years!!
Best Show EVER!!
Loving this season of Chuck! I am actually really liking Shaw’s character – I just don’t want to see him come between Sarah and Chuck. But for now, at least, he just got much more interesting.
Also…Casey and Morgan? Awesome!
This was a great episode and the press kit is great prize!
Loved tonight episode cant wait until next week
Chuck vs. First Class was just great. The way Chuck “defeated” the two Ring agents with the help of Shaw was just too funny. Season 3 is on a roll so far!
Season 3 is on a roll. Cannot wait to see where the show will go next!