2.09 - Chuck Versus the Sensei
Original Airdate: December 1, 2008Written By: Anne Cofell Saunders
Directed By: Jonas Pate
Description: While on a mission, Casey recognizes his former sensei is in on the criminal act. Casey's personal feelings begin clouding his judgement leaving Chuck and Sarah to wonder if he can handle this mission. At the Buy More, Emmett's Employee of the Month program inspires a surprising reaction from the employees.
Quotes
Casey: You need a little break, Bartowski?
Chuck: Yeah, that'd be nice. I mean, finding out Jill was Fulcrum was a bit of a shock to the system, you know. I guess I wouldn't mind some time to sort out my feelings.
Casey: Sure thing, Chuck. I'll just call all the criminals and rogue spies and let them know to hold on a sec 'cause Chuck Bartowski needs some time to sort out his lady feelings.
Morgan: Yep, John Casey scares me.
Chuck: Well, that happens when you bottle up your feelings like that. You wake up one day and you're a seething mass of pain.
Sarah: Hey, did you get a good look at him?
Casey: I didn't have to. I know him.
Sarah: What?
Chuck: Guys, hey, I just flashed on that dude. And it's crazy, it's actually kind of a small world funny story.
Casey: Save it. His name is Ty Bennett. He was my sensei. He taught me everything I know.
Chuck: Dude, your sensei is a badass.
Casey: Not my sensei, he's a traitor.
Sarah: Wow, I've heard of Bennett, but I've never met anyone who actually trained with him.
Casey: I can't talk about it. It's classified.
General Beckman: We're opening Bennett's file for this assignment. Any personal knowledge you have could be vital to the success of this mission.
Chuck: Come on, Casey. Share with us.
Casey: In hell!
Morgan: Alright, just to be absolutely clear, our position on Employee of the Month is that we don't care. Are you guys with me?
Jeff: Yep. Not caring. Not a rat's ass.
Lester: Not a fat and or hairy one.
Jeff: Wait, why don't we care again?
Morgan: Because Employee of the Month is a scam and working hard is for suckers.
Bennett: I'm looking for John Casey. Can you tell me where to find him?
Morgan: What do I look like? An information desk?
Bennett: Excuse me?
Morgan: Yes, fine, you're excused. Oh, and don't forget to fill in our customer comment card on your way out.
Chuck: Code red. Code red. Redder than red. It is the reddest, it is the reddest of all hues. We are Defcon One or Five, whichever means hurry. Right now. Bennett is at the Buy More.
Devon: Hey Lester, have you seen Chuck?
Lester: Maybe.
Devon: So, is he around?
Lester: Could be.
Devon: Can you find him for me?
Lester: Yeah, sure, I could. But wouldn't it be more fulfilling for you if you did it yourself? Yeah. Look, I'm so sorry, it's this stupid store contest. I can help you but do me a solid and do not mention it on this card. Yes? Thank you buddy.
Casey: You know, if my primary objective wasn't to protect you, I'd kill you.
General Beckman: So, Bennett got away. Again. If you don't mind me asking, where was the Intersect during all of this?
Chuck: Well, technically, I was in Bennett's trunk, so I didn't see anything that happened but it sounded very exciting.
[Jeff yells at a customer.]
Jeff: Four stars?! I just kissed your ass for four lousy stars?! What do you people want from me? Just spit in my face next time.
Morgan: Hey Jeff. How's it going man? You alright?
Jeff: I think I'm getting the hang of this customer service thing.
Casey: Can't believe it. Beckman was out of line pulling me off this mission.
Sarah: I agree with her. You're too emotionally involved.
Casey: This from the agent that can't keep her chocolate out of Bartowski's peanut butter.
Bennett: This is a special lesson. How to kill a man with honor. It will happen very quickly.
Chuck: Eye of the Tiger, buddy.
Casey: Shut up, Chuck.
Emmett: The employee with the highest level of customer service is... Skip Johnson.
Skip: This is not my fault, I tried to be a jerk.
Featured Music
New Song by Datarock Plays during the GLA break-in.
Shake Your Blood by Probot Casey fights with his sensei.
Don't Worry by Love is Laughter Ellie tells Chuck what she's always wanted for her wedding.
Episode Trivia
At the dojo, Casey mentions that Chuck is damaging his calm. Adam Baldwin delivered a similar line in Serenity, the 2005 film version of the show Firefly, where Adam played Jayne Cobb. In the film, Jayne sais that River is "damaging his calm".