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43 New HQ Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Film Stills!
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Legend of the Seeker & Dollhouse to air on Sci-Fi UK
Sci Fi buys rights to Legend of the Seeker and Dollhouse
Legend of the Seeker – executive produced by Spider-Man director Sam Raimi – snapped up by NBC Universal-owned UK channel
NBC Universal-owned UK channel Sci Fi has secured the rights to sword and sorcery series Legend of the Seeker, executive produced by Spider-Man director Sam Raimi, and the second series of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse.
Sci Fi has acquired the first-run UK pay-TV rights to the first two series of Legend of the Seeker, the fantasy epic produced by the team behind TV hits Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess.
The show, based on fantasy author Terry Goodkind’s best-selling series of books The Sword of Truth, has been acquired from Disney-ABC-ESPN Television. Each series consists of 22 hour-long episodes.
Sci Fi has also acquired the first run pay-TV rights to the second season of Dollhouse, created by Whedon, which stars former Buffy and Angel actress Eliza Dushku as one of a group of “beautiful and seductive operatives” known as the Dolls.
Earlier this year Sci Fi acquired the rights to the first season. In the US the first series ran to 12 episodes with the 13th, a “post-apocalyptic installment”, reserved for release in the US on DVD-only later this month.
However, Sci Fi in the UK has reached a deal to air as the US DVD-only season finale on 11 August.
Bill Nighy joins The Harry Potter Franchise
In the grand tradition that every great Brit actor must appear at least once in a Harry Potter film, the latest casting news for ‘HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS’ is that Bill Nighy has been cast in the series. Nigh who’s most likely known for his work in The Pirates of the Caribbean films and Love Actually, he spoke a bit about his part to The Independent:
Bill Nighy has an announcement. “I don’t think I’m allowed to say it but I’m going to be in the next Harry Potter film,” he tells us. “I won’t say which character, but he’s a goodie. I just got the gig.” If you don’t mind us saying, it’s about time, Bill. The rangy actor has been dropping hints for aeons, once complaining that he was “the only British actor who hasn’t been in Harry Potter”. But has he read the books? “Not yet, but I will!” he says. “It’s rather like being in a Shakespeare that way, you know?” Mm.
The Leaky Caldron the largest Harry Potter fansite on the web is reporting that their inside sources revealed that he’ll be playing Rufus Scrimgeour – the man who takes over the role of Minister of Magic when Fudge gets ousted.
The final 2-part installment of the final Harry Potter film franchise is currently in production with HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE opening in theaters on July 15th.
Supernatural News Roundup -Time to head back to work guys!
It has been almost six weeks since Supernatural’s season 4 finale aired- and already it seems like forever ago- yet the new season is what everyone is talking about. We have all kinds of casting news for the fifth season.
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Announced last week- Sam is getting a visit from someone from his past. Adrianne Palicki will be coming back to the show as Sam’s girlfriend Jessica. Is she a spirit? A hallucination? An angel? We don’t know yet. Adrianne and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are both signed to do episodes on a recurring basis through the end of this season. Sounds like the producers are using their chits to bring back the gorgeous blond for Sam.
Here is the source info from EW:
Adrianna Palicki as Jessica in SN Ep 220
This should take some of the sting out of Adrianne Palicki’s impending Friday Night Lights departure: The actress has signed on to reprise her role as Sam’s ill-fated ex, Jessica, on Supernatural!
As you know, Jessica was whacked by a demon in the Supernatural pilot. She reappeared at the end of season 2 during Dean’s genie-granting alternate reality head-trip, but hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Details regarding Palicki’s return engagement are being kept under lock and key, but this much I can tell you: She’s booked for one episode and it’ll air early in the season (but not the season premiere).
Confirmation of her Supe comeback comes just days after EW.com broke the news that Palicki had landed the Jennifer Grey role in MGM’s Red Dawn reboot. She’s also expected to return to FNL this fall for a multi-episode arc to wrap up Tyra’s story.
Short-story-shorter: Girlfriend is busy!
What say you, Supe fans? Stoked Sam’s dead ex is being exhumed? Comment away!
Source: EW
In addition to bringing back the angelic Jessica- Supernatural has cast their Lucifer!
Mark Pellegrino’s career is on fire. Literally.
Sources confirm to me exclusively that the actor — who was unmasked as Lost’s enigmatic Jacob at the end of last season — is joining the cast of Supernatural as none other than the Prince of Darkness himself, Lucifer.
Lucifer was released from hell in Supe’s season finale last month, although we never caught a glimpse of the little devil’s face. All of that will change when Pellegrino debuts in the show’s Sept. 10 season premiere.
So, does this mean we’ve seen the last of Jacob on Lost? An ABC rep couldn’t be reached for comment, but here’s a potential clue: Pellegrino isn’t joining Supernatural as a full-time series regular; his status is listed as recurring. You do the math.
Thoughts on this red-hot piece of casting? Sound off
Source: EW
MORE CASTING NEWS! Supernatural has their new MEG and she is a hot one! Rachel Miner from Californication is coming to Supernatural- who bets she is gunning for some payback from the Winchesters?
For those who’ve been wondering what happened to Meg, the sassy demon with a huge grudge against Supernatural’s Winchester brothers, she’s
back! And Rachel Miner, the former Mrs. Macaulay Culkin, who got her start on Guiding Light and was most recently seen as a bisexual S&M practicing character on Californication, is playing the character, last seen in Season 2. “I’ve been wondering, what Meg’s doing out there,” creator Eric Kripke tells TV Guide Magazine exclusively. “I’ve been continually asking the writers, ‘Where’s Meg?” She’s would make a really formidable adversary. I got impatient and ended up writing her into my own script.” So far, Miner’s been signed for one episode.
This comes on top of the previously reported casting of Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer. Satan is a nice turnaround for the actor, who played Lost’s mysterious God-like Jacob in May’s season finale, although he did portray Rita’s devilish abusive husband on Dexter.
So what do you Supernatural fans think of the casting? Does Pellegrino fit your image of Lucifer? And will you miss Nicki Aycox, who originally played Meg?
Source: TV Guide Magazine
Let’s talk some more about Rachel Miner
Rachel has been acting since she was a child and loves to act. I found an excellent interview with her talking about acting in THE COLLEGE CRIER from April 0f 2008. She talks about really understanding a character and getting into the part and taking parts for the character. She has done tons of independent films including some low budget horror stuff as well as theater work. She is a 3rd generation actor and really treats it like a craft. I am so happy with this casting. Everyone was worried when we initially saw that they were bringing Meg back- and hoping we would not get a repeat of the disaster that Genevieve Cortese was as the wrong actress to continue a role. Rachel’s character on Californication is this dark twisty tatted up really sexual young woman. Here is an interview with her and the real Suicide Girls who she studied to get her character right.
I have caps with Rachel in our forums at CSCC from Californication.
The WBNX Blog from the Cleveland CW station has more casting news and confirms some
SUPERNATURAL: Remember Sam’s girlfriend, Jessica, who died on the ceiling in the series pilot? Adrianne Palicki returns for an episode this fall. Rob Benedict (Chuck the prophet) and Julie McNiven (Anna the angel) are also back to help the Winchesters in their new war with the underworld.
Jenny over at HuntersAddict has been talking with Rob’s people and the news of his return has been the talk of the web for a while- but has just been made official thanks to WBNX- I am guessing we will see him in the premiere since he and Castiel were together when the episode ended with one Archangel on the way.
Wrapping up Season 4- Jensen Ackles had a few comments to make about the end of the season and the Dean and Sam-ness of the finale earlier this month at the Paley Golf Tournament. Video from The CW Source:
Comic Con- Word is that right now Misha Collins, Jim Beaver and Eric Kripke are a lock for the convention in San Diego in July. Jensen and Jared are not – which shouldn’t surprise too many people as the guys spent a fair amount of their precious break doing conventions.
Speaking of Jim Beaver- how cool was his exit on Harper’s Island? Definitely gank of the week material. No HI this week- but the series will wrap with a two hour finale the following week.
SyFy Channel Guest Stars at Comic Con
Friday, July 24
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Stargate Universe Ballroom 20. A new chapter of the Stargate saga begins with the all-new original series Stargate Universe. Join stars Robert Carlyle, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque, David Blue, Alaina Huffman, Jamil Walker Smith and Ming-Na alongside series co-creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper.
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Caprica/Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Ballroom 20. The present meets the past as the makers of Battlestar Galactica deliver the highly anticipated original series Caprica and the two-hour event, Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, directed by Edward James Olmos. This is your chance to get the inside scoop on these exciting projects and see two generations of Adamas on stage together for the first time. Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore, David Eick and Jane Espenson sit down with Caprica star Esai Morales (Joseph Adama) and Olmos (Admiral William Adama) to reveal the truth about these two new chapters in the mythology of Battlestar. Moderated by Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times.
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Eureka Room 6BCF. Eureka is back this summer with all new episodes, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Allison Blake), Erica Cerra (Jo Lupo), Neil Grayston (Douglas Fargo) and Jaime Paglia (executive producer/co-creator) are stopping by to let you in on the fun. Moderated by Josh Gates, Destination Truth.
8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. SCI FI Screening Room 6DE. See Warehouse 13 and Eureka on the big screen. Join SCI FI for an exclusive screening of the next all-new episodes of the summer’s two hottest series, along with best of clips from Ghost Hunters.
Saturday, July 25
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Sanctuary Bayside Hilton Indigo Room. Before Sanctuary returns for an all-new season, don’t miss your chance to go inside the action and behind the scenes. Join stars Amanda Tapping (Dr. Helen Magnus) and Robin Dunne (Dr. Will Zimmerman) as well as executive producers Martin Wood and Damian Kindler for an exclusive conversation about one of television’s most innovative shows. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Warehouse 13 Room 6A. Join stars Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer), Joanne Kelly (Myka Bering), Saul Rubinek (Artie Nielsen) and Allison Scagliotti (Claudia Donovan), along with Jack Kenny (executive producer/show runner) and David Simkins (executive producer) as they reveal confidential information about America’s most classified secret. Moderated by Michael Logan, TV Guide.
Michael Hurst to Direct more Legend of the Seeker & Spartacus
Sam Raimi and Rob Tappert are keeping their good friend Michael Hurst busy. Last season the Actor/Director appeared in Legend of the Seeker ep 13 REVENANT as Amfortas and also directed DENNA, SACRIFICE, and RECKONING.
It was posted today on Michael’s website that he has been signed up to direct several episodes this season for Legend starting with the so far unnamed episode 2×02. Michael will also be directing episode 1×05 of SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND along with more episodes to come.
Back in February Craig Horner talked to TheTVADDICT about working with Hurst and here’s what he had to say:
What’s great about Michael is that he’s really theatrical on set and you can see, out of the corner of your eye behind the monitor him just jumping up and down and clapping his hands in the middle of takes. Michael is there every-step of the way and all he cares about are the performances, which is exactly what the show needs. It’s already get such amazing cinematographers and lighting, we just need a good director who makes something out of the scripts and the dialogue and I think that’s why his episodes are so successful, because of his great acting background.
The new season of LEGEND OF THE SEEKER begins filming this next month with new episodes to air in November. You can catch up on LEGEND on HULU.com or check LegendoftheSeeker.com for show times in your area. Thanks to Auslots for the news heads up!
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1.08 Chuck Versus the Truth (Original Airdate: 11/12/2007)
Written by: Allison Adler
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Two many girls. Chuck’s attraction to a cute brunette named Lou complicates his relationship with Sarah.
General Thoughts:
This episode revealed so much and once again showed how far Chuck is willing to go for someone he loves. His bond with his
sister is one of the best things about the show and really serves to show what a regular guy he actually is. It is always fascinating
to watch regular individuals deal with extraordinary circumstances.
It is also interesting watching Chuck fighting against his cover life after meeting Lou, a sandwich-maker who seems perfect for him.
Plus the fact that Lou is played by Rachel Bilson is icing on the cake! It is one thing to make the choice to live a lie, but it is
another thing to have the lies chosen for you. Watching Chuck navigate his tricky life is always intriguing.
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Quotes:
Chuck: I’m getting way too comfortable lying and sneaking around with all this spy stuff.. I’m starting to feel that is my real life.
Sarah: It’s all to be expected. It’s an existential spy crisis of sorts.
Chuck: It used to be all compartmentalized: Chuck world and spy world, but when I watched those ambulance doors close and
my sister was behind them with that sweaty, nuclear-spy freak my worlds collided. I put Ellie’s life in danger.
Sarah: Chuck is not wrong very often.
Casey: But he is annoying all the time.
Ellie: If everything is awesome, and nothing is unawesome, then awesome by definition is just mediocre!
Ellie: (Bursting in on Chuck and Sarah after being exposed to truth serum) When Chuck was little and anyone would ask what he
wanted to be when he grew up, he’d say a big boy. How cute is that? He wanted to be a big boy!
Chuck: Ellie, you’re killing me here.
Ellie: And I know he’s a big boy, cause he’s with a big girl. A big, big girl!
Captain Awesome: Sorry, man. I tried to stop her.
Chuck: Is she drunk?
Ellie: Chuck, I have a confession. When you were ten, I told you a burglar stole your piggy bank, it was me. Having a New Kids
fanny pack was really important to me.
Sarah: Chuck, take it!
Chuck: What? No way, I’m not gonna take it knowing Ellie’s been poisoned, and you guys!
Sarah: I’m sorry Chuck, there’s no debating this. It has to be you!
Casey: Right now, or I’ll force it down your throat!
Chuck: Alright. I’m going to pretend to take it then run to my sister and make her take it. Why the hell did I just say that out
loud?!
Sarah: It’s the poison, it makes you tell the truth!
Casey: If you do that, I’ll chase you, put a gun to your head and threaten to pull the trigger!
Chuck: Would you really shoot me?
Casey: No.
Chuck: Yeah, why waste a bullet? We’re already dead!
Chuck: You know, if I had a blog, this would be a really big day for me.
Chuck: Who’s better at it?
Sarah: I am.
Casey: She is. Damn truth serum!
Reardon: Who’s there?
Chuck: The NSA, CIA and me! Which is a little tougher to explain…
Music:
“Toxic” by Britney Spears
“Fresh Feeling” by The Eels
“Ain’t I Been Good to You” by The Isley Brothers
1.09 Chuck Versus the Imported Hard Salami (Original Airdate: 11/19/2007)
Written by: Scott Rosenbaum & Matt Miller
Directed by: Jason Ensler
Final Grade: A-
Episode Summary:
Lou is everything Chuck has been looking for: pretty, sweet, bright – and really into him. Or is she?
General Thoughts:
While it seems ridiculous that a random woman Chuck finds himself attracted to is unknowingly part of a smuggling group, it is
interesting to watch Sarah become somewhat jealous of Chuck’s new relationship with Lou and not just because it complicates his
cover. The chemistry between Chuck and Sarah is palpable.
The episode had a number of fun plot points. Morgan dating Anna is an unexpected development, but in the end intriguing.
Sarah’s terrifying seduction of Lester was one of the funniest scenes on the show to date. All in all this episode was not only
funny, but moved along with bigger storyline
Quotes:
Jeff: Heart breaker.
Lester: Dream maker.
Jeff: Love taker.
General Beckman: I don’t like the idea of this breakup at all. What the hell happened?
Casey: She got dumped.
Sarah: We decided that it would be best for Chuck to date a civilian. It will help secure his cover in the event that someone IDs
me.
Casey: Yeah, because she got dumped.
Casey: (Hands a rose to Chuck) Aren’t you forgetting something, Romeo?
Chuck: Oh-ho, of course. Let me guess: this is equipped with some kind of microscopic, infrared tracking device that determines… 
her mother’s Communist affiliations?
Casey: No, idiot. It’s so you can get laid.
Casey: (After Lou walks off) How was the date?
Chuck: Is it just me, or does our government want me never to have sex again?
Chuck: Well excuse me, if I’m not Mr. Perfect Spy, we can’t be all Bryce Larkin now can we?
Sarah: Who’s jealous now?
Chuck: Me jealous of you and Bryce? Never.
Sarah: Said everything that you wanna say?
Chuck: More or less.
Sarah: Good, now SHUT UP; you’re sucking up all the air.
Music:
“My Absent Will” by Meredith Bragg & The Terminals
1.10 Chuck Versus the Nemesis (Original Airdate: 11/26/2007)
Written by: Chris Fedak
Directed by: Allison Liddi Brown
Final Grade: A
Episode Summary:
Morgan’s problem: He’s in charge of prepping the BuyMore for Black Friday. Chuck’s problem: Bryce is back!
General Thoughts:
Man did this episode have action. Not only was their gunfighting and kung fu action, but Big Mike cleared the counter in a single
bound! The unexpected, but not unwelcome return of Bryce allowed for some interesting dramatic work from both Chuck and
Sarah. After watching Sarah and Bryce take out the bad guys, even Chuck had to admit they were the perfect team. Bryce really
is the perfect spy and he even speaks Klingon. The introduction of Fulcrum is also a step in the right direction.
Meanwhile, BuyMore preparing for Black Friday turned out to be far more amusing than expected. Between Morgan taking
command and rescuing Anna from the mob to Lester and Jeff cowering under the Nerd Herd desk, the BuyMore storyline was
executed perfectly.
Quotes:
Sarah: Chuck, Bryce is alive.
Chuck: I don’t get it, Bryce, why’d you do it? Why’d you send me the Intersect? Then why did you destroy it? And last up, how the
hell are you still alive?
Bryce: It’s complicated
Chuck: Who saved you?
Bryce: They did.
Chuck: They saved you? Did they? Could you be any more cryptic?
Morgan: The word that cannot be said.
Lester: I really just want to say pineapple a few times.
Jeff: Pineapples are fun; my dad used to throw them at me.
Bryce: Hello, Chuck.
Chuck: Sarah and Casey are right inside. One girlish scream from me and they go into combat mode.
Ellie: I am thankful for my family and my friends.
Casey: Eh…I pass.
Devon: Chuck?
Chuck: I’m thankful that Bryce Larkin is dead and is not currently in my bedroom making out with my new girlfriend. (He pointedly
looks at Casey)
Casey: Ahem. Excuse me.
Morgan: Wow, buddy, that was, um, really…dark.
Devon: And specific.
Chuck: Isn’t it someone else’s turn to be the human shield?
Bryce: They want me to go after Fulcrum, on my own, off the radar.
Casey: Sounds like Heaven.
Music:
“No One’s Gonna Love You” by Band Of Horses
“On Sale Now” by Daniel May
“Sugar Assault Me Now” by Pop Levi
1.11 Chuck Versus the Crown Vic (Original Airdate: 12/3/2007)
Written by: Zev Borow
Directed by: Chris Fisher
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Despite his sprained-but-not-broken heart, Chuck must pose as Sarah’s boyfriend to catch a counterfeiter.
General Thoughts:
This episode starts slow, but really showcases Casey extremely well. Casey seems to often get stuck with the less glamorous
roles when it comes to the missions. He’s the limo driver or bartender. His explanation to Sarah that they chose this life is
admirable and watching him go through the five stages of grief almost simultaneously over the loss of his beloved Crown Vic was
a sight to see and a fantastic showcase for Adam Baldwin.
On a side note, Lester exploit his conversion to Judaism allowed for some great scenes at the BuyMore holiday party. That store
really knows how to party!
Quotes:
Big Mike: So there’s no confusion, I’ll go over the rules. Rule #1: JEFF, no spiking the egg nog!
Jeff: Can I bring my own?
Big Mike: No! Rule #2: JEFF, no holding the mistletoe over the women and copping a feel.
Chuck: Sir, hopefully, if Jeff follows rule #1, which I’m sure…he might do, uh, then rule #2 won’t…won’t apply.
Big Mike: Good point.
Morgan: By the way, never trust a woman whose name is a palindrome 
Sarah: Do you ever just want to have a normal life? Have a family? Children?
Casey: The choice we made to protect something bigger than ourselves is the right choice. Hard as that is for you to remember
sometimes.
Music:
“Giving My Love Up To You” – Henry Turner’s Crystal Band
“Have A Holly Jolly Christmas” – Burl Ives
“I Melt with You” – Modern English
“Pimp Juice” – Nelly
“Christmas in Hollis” – Run DMC
“Deck the Halls” – Unknown
“Oh Come All Ye Faithful” – Unknown
1.12 Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover (Original Airdate: 1/24/2008)
Written by: Phil Klemmer
Directed by: Fred Toye
Final Grade: A-
Episode Summary:
Chuck Bartowski, love coach? Tough-guy Casey takes the geek’s advice and fights for the love of a mysterious Russian.
General Thoughts:
It’s hard to go wrong when a good portion of this episode makes references and parallels to Casablanca. In this version Casey is
cast as Rick Blaine with a mysterious Russian beauty playing Ilsa. It’s nice to know that Casey is human and does have feelings.
Watching Casey fight with a screaming Chuck attached to his back was hilarious. He also did pretty good job of taking out the bad 
guys all on his own. Also, I knew Neil Diamond songs could be funny, but the use of “Love on the Rocks” in this episode took the
song to new levels.
Quotes:
Chuck: I’m glad Casey had someone at least once in his life. I was beginning to think downstairs, he was built like a Ken doll.
Chuck: Casey, I don’t want to die as a man-stewardess!
Casey: I think I see a scenario where we both get out of here with acceptable losses.
Chuck: What exactly is your version of acceptable?
Casey: Breaks and punctures, possible loss of a limb, no major organ damage.
Chuck: Well Casey, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
(Casey shoves Chuck and locks his door behind him)
Chuck: Or… maybe not.
Music:
“Ultimate” by Gogol Bordello
“Love On The Rocks” by Neil Diamond
“Mexican Hat Dance” (Chuck’s cellphone ring tone)
1.13 Chuck Versus the Marlin (Original Airdate: 1/24/2008)
Written by: Matthew Lau
Directed by: Allan Kroeker
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Big Mike’s four-foot Marlin, Ellie’s engagement ring and everything else in the BuyMore store disappear.
General Thoughts:
As soon as Captain Awesome entrusted Ellie’s engagement ring to Chuck, it was obvious that the ring would go missing. While the storyline wasn’t the best and the episode felt somewhat uneven, it did do several things right.
The rooftop scene between Sarah and Chuck showcased how well this show does emotional scenes. It was also heartening to 
see Casey as a full-fledged member of Team Chuck. Casey really does care about Chuck and wants the best for him. It was also amusing to listen to Captain Awesome’s list of ideas on how to propose.
Quotes:
Sarah: He can’t hear it like that. He won’t process it. How do you give a man a life sentence just for being a good guy?
Casey: Okay. How about I give it a try, gently?
Sarah: No, I don’t want to hear your version of it and neither does he.
Casey: It’s a job. How come you gotta get your lady feelings involved?
Chuck: Say it. Say what you’re not saying!
Sarah: If we don’t locate the receiver in the next 24 hours…
Casey: You’ll be stores in a bunker for so long you’ll forget what fresh air smells like. (Turning to Sarah) See? That was very
gentle.
Casey: We’re on it. We, meaning I go get Lizzie while you find Chuck.
(Sarah turns and looks at him somewhat surprised)
Well, don’t make me change my mind.
Chuck: Sarah, I’m not ready to disappear.
Sarah: No, I know.
Chuck: I need you to talk to Ellie and to Morgan and my friends and tell them…I don’t know. Look, if I’m supposed to be dead,
just say something that will make it okay, that will make them feel all right. Just make sure they know how much I love them.
You can do that, right? Of course you can. You’re Sarah. You can do anything. Hey and there is a silver lining to this too, you
know…because we’re not working together anymore, which means we can go on a date. You can come by my cell and we can
hang out. And you can tell me who the president is. And maybe, uh, maybe we can see how we really feel.
Lizzie: I don’t think you’re in the position to bargain, Chuck. I have two guns, what do you have?
Sarah: Me.
Captain Awesome: Way to go, Chuck. I always knew you could handle my family jewels.
Casey: (To Sarah) We can only keep him here for so long. You realize that, don’t you?
Music:
“Style” – U R Penetrators
“Get Away” – Butcher the Bar
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Video trailer that aired prior to the Pilot on NBC in the Summer and fall of 2007
1. Pilot (Original Airdate: 9/24/2007)
Written by: Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak
Directed by: McG
Final Grade: A-
Episode Summary:
Yesterday I was making 11 bucks an hour fixing computers. Now I have one in my brain. The action – and fun – begins!
General Thoughts:
As long as one can accept the idea that Chuck can have a computer full of government secrets in his brain, there isn’t much wrong
with this pilot. (Well, aside from Yvonne Strahovski’s teeth, which are distractingly bad.) As with Josh Schwartz’s previous shows,
the show crafts interesting primary characters with Chuck, the poor guy who opened an email and ends up with government
secret in his head, along with the two people sent to protect him, CIA Agent Sarah and Casey who works for the NSA. Most of
the secondary character are also a blast and inlcude Chuck’s sister Ellie, her boyfriend Captain Awesome (because everything he
does is awesome), Morgan, Chuck beyond annoying best friend, and a motley crew of Chuck’s co-workers at the BuyMore.
The episode is not only able to balance the comedy with the action, but there are enough pop culture references to sink a ship.
Plus, Chuck is able to save the day using his own skill set and not just the information in his head. This is a thoroughly enjoying
episode and a great start for the series.
BTS Photo Courtesy of TheWb.com
Quotes:
Chuck: Uh, you know, Sis, the thing is, Morgan and I don’t really feel like we’re fitting in…at my birthday party…’cause we don’t
know anybody, ’cause they’re all your friends, and they all happen to be doctors.
Sarah: Wow, I didn’t think people still named their kids Chuck. Or Morgan, for that matter.
Chuck: My parents were sadists, and carnival freaks found him in a dumpster.
Morgan: But they raised me as one of their own!
Ellie: Aces Charles. You’re aces!
Chuck: So yeah, I live with my sister and her boyfriend, Captain Awesome.
Sarah: No!
Chuck: It’s true though!
Sarah: So wait, you call him Captain Awesome?
Chuck: Yeah, wait till you meet him. Everything he does is awesome. Climbing mountains, jumping out of planes, flossing… 
Sarah: I may have to aim my gun at you, just don’t freak out.
Casey: Don’t puke on the C-4.
Chuck: There’s nowhere I can run, is there?
Sarah: Not from us…talk to me, Chuck.
Chuck: Yesterday I was making eleven dollars an hour fixing computers. Now I have one in my brain and I can’t figure out why
Bryce did this; why he chose me. What are you going to do with me? What happens now?
Sarah: For now, you go back to your own life. We’ll protect you and you’ll work with us.
Chuck: And my sister, my friends, are they in danger?
Sarah: Tell them nothing to keep them safe.
Chuck: Don’t freak out!
Music:
“Cellphone’s Dead” – Beck
“The Missionary” – Brothers Martin
“Into Your Dream” – Foreign Born
“See the World” – Gomez
“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” – Jet
“Any Way You Want It” – Journey (Chuck’s ringtone)
“Cobrastyle” – Teddybears featuring Mad Cobra
“For a Fistful of Dollars” – Ennio Morricone
“Full Chemical Gear” – Thomas Newman
“A Comet Appears” – The Shins
1.02 Chuck Versus the Helicopter (Original Airdate: 10/1/2007).
Written by: Josh Schwartz & Chris Fedak
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill
Final Grade: B
Episode Summary:
Can Dr. Jonas Zarnow remove the secret data from Chuck’s head? Not after the doctor’s car explodes, with Zarnow at the
wheel.
General Thoughts:
This episode has a great opening chase and the dinner party scene is awkward, comedic gold. It’s also fun to see Chuck once
again using his own skills to navigate through complications in his new life. The interplay between Casey and Chuck really makes
much of the episode work, even if mistrust elements of the plot seem a bit clichéd. Unfortunately, much of the episode feels like a
rehash of the pilot and there are some pacing issues.
Quotes:
Chuck: Hi, my name is Charles Bartowski, but you can call me Chuck. Those are my shoes, this is my life. Its filled with spies, car 
chases, computer-stealing ninjas and me saving the day
NSA General Beckman: Our most valuable secrets have been sent to an idiot.
CIA Director Graham: At least they weren’t sent to his friend.
Sarah: Okay, I’ve got hot dogs to fry.
Casey: And I’ve got some toasters to sell.
Chuck: Casey, Casey, Casey! No, no, no, no! No, no, no, no! It’s just a video game, okay?! Lives are not in danger and the
country is still safe!
Morgan: Wow. The guy’s been here 24 hours and taking the job way more seriously than me.
Chuck: That’s because he’s crazy.
Casey: Tell me something I don’t know.
Chuck: Casey, he’s got Sarah; we’ve gotta save her!
Casey: Brilliant deduction, Nancy Drew.
Casey: This is how this is gonna work. I’m gonna go over there, rescue Sarah, capture Dr. Zarnow, shoot anybody who gets in
my way. You, you’re gonna stay here.
Chuck: So in t
his plan I basically do nothing?
Casey: Yup.
Chuck: Let’s do this.
Sarah: I never asked you to believe me, I asked you to trust me.
Casey: This is how this is gonna work. I’m gonna go over there, rescue Sarah, capture Dr. Zarnow, shoot anybody who gets in
my way. You, you’re gonna stay in the car.
Chuck: So in this plan I basically do nothing?
Music:
“Gone Daddy Gone” – Gnarls Barkley
“Lust for Life” – Iggy Pop
“Challengers” – The New Pornographers
“Don’t Make Me a Target” – Spoon
1.03 Chuck Versus the Tango (Original Airdate: 10/8/2007)
Written by: Matt Miller
Directed by: Jason Ensler
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Two daring missions: foil a vicious arms merchant…and nail down the assistant manager spot at the BuyMore.
General Thoughts:
Between Captain Awesome teaching Chuck the girl’s part of the tango to the Bob Ross reference, this episode was destined to be
fun to watch. It was also nice to see the gang from the BuyMore take a more prominent role and pull together to try and prove
Chuck is assistant manager material. This episode marks the first appearance of Chuck’s alias Charles Carmichael. This show is
often the most fun when it places Chuck in classic spy scenarios, but without the suave skills and confidence.
Quotes:
Chuck: I’m sorry guys. And Anna.
Anna: “Guys” is fine, I don’t mind.
Chuck: No, it’s not right, we need to come up with something non-gender-specific. How do we feel about “team?”
Anna: “The little Nerd-Herders?”
Lester: “The Lesters?”
Jeff: “Chuck’s Stable of Hos?”
Casey: Don’t worry. You’re gonna be fine. Nothing’s gonna happen to you. Assuming you know how to tango.
Chuck: Seriously?
Casey: Oh, I don’t joke about your life.
Sarah: The idea with a cover is to keep it as simple as possible without revealing true personal detail. Any thoughts on a name?
Chuck: Charles Carmichael? Simple, dignified–
Sarah: Easy to remember, and not far off from–
Chuck: Graduated with honors from Stanford, runs a hugely successful software company, semi-retired, and is considering
entering America’s Cup.
Sarah: You done this before?
Chuck: Let’s just say Mr. Carmichael and I share a small kinship.
Sarah: How’s that?
Chuck: When I first entered Stanford it’s kinda where I envisioned myself being…by now. Except for the sailing part; I don’t really
know where that came from.
Music:
This episode marks the first time “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by Cake was used over the title credits.
“The General Specific” – Band of Horses
“Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” – Gotan Project
“Duettino – Sull’aria (from The Marriage Of Figaro)” – Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Maria Pia Ionata, Patrizia Pace & Pier
Giorgio Morandi
“Slow Show” – The National
“Don’t You Evah” – Spoon
1.04 Chuck Versus the Wookiee (Original Airdate: 10/15/2007)
Written by: Allison Adler
Directed by: Allan Kroeker
Final Grade: B-
Episode Summary:
Chuck is just getting used to one hottie in his life when another pops up, on the trail of a fabulous diamond.
General Thoughts:
The final Chuck/Sarah scene makes up quite a bit for this episode, but not enough to overcome the blandness of the clichéd
diamond stealing plot. The episode also could have used less Morgan. He is only good in small doses.
That said, the interplay between Carina, a DEA agent who is less than trustworthy, and Casey is fun to watch, but her interactions
with Sarah are less interesting with the except of when Carina reveals to Chuck Sarah’s past relationship with Bryce. It is 
interesting to watch how secrets can easily break the tenuous trust between the members of Team Chuck.
Quotes:
Chuck: I need to ask you a favor, and feel free to say “no,” and by that I mean say “no,” but, uh, could you fix Morgan up with
Carina? Make sure you really exaggerate “no” so they can lip read it. They’re a little lame, but I think they can crack “no”.
Sarah: You know, that is a great idea.
Chuck: No, it’s not. “No” is the answer. You’re supposed to say…”no.”
Carina: Now, see that man over there? Payman Alahi: his house, his party, his diamond…for now.
Chuck: Are you talking about Señor Wookiee over there?
Chuck: How am I supposed to know that Carina has a remote control jet ski? It’s usually not an option in real life.
Morgan: Hey, Chuck?
Chuck: Yes, Morgan?
Morgan: You know what? If our relationships don’t work out… okay, ’cause we got each other, don’t we?
Chuck: That’s really, really sad.
Morgan: I know.
Chuck: I just wish I knew something real about you. Can’t you just tell me just one true thing? Just…just one thing, like…like
where did you grow up? Or…or if that’s too much, I get it. I get it if that’s too much. Or what’s your name? What’s your real
name?
(Sarah still sits quietly, looking directly at Chuck)
Chuck: Middle name. What’s your middle name? Can’t you just tell me your middle name? (pause) I’m gonna go and get the
napkins.
(Chuck walks away)
Sarah: (whispering) It’s Lisa. My middle name is Lisa.
Music:
“Fall Into Place” – Apartment
“Shy” – Matthew Dear
“Weird Science” – Does It Offend You, Yeah?
“Yea Yeah” – Matt & Kim
“Wild Girl” – Matt Pond, PA
“Gone Daddy Gone” – Violent Femmes
1.05 Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp (Original Airdate: 10/22/2007)
Written by: Scott Rosenbaum
Directed by: David Solomon
Final Grade: B
Episode Summary:
While Chuck battles spies in Chinatown, Morgan is caught up in cutthroat competition at the BuyMore.
General Thoughts:
This episode serves and a nice reminder that first of all, Chuck and his flashes are not infallible and second, Chuck is still a nice guy
who wants to help his fellow man. Often Chuck is relegated to simply sitting by and being protected and so it is always refreshing
to watch him try and help someone even when Sarah and Casey refuse.
While Casey has a point, an “Evening with Morgan” does sounds like torture, the sales competition subplot was actually quite
amusing to watch. Plus Chuck and Ellie’s Mother’s Day in October is another thing to love about the show. Their relationship
seems so genuine and really adds to the show.
Quotes:
Casey: Dinner with you and Morgan? I’d rather Afghani warlords bleed me from my liver.
(Casey walks off)
Chuck:(to Sarah) He’s a happy person. I appreciate that about him. And he works hard
Casey: Stay in the car.
Chuck: That’s my four favorite words.
Chuck: Want a hotdog?
Casey: Huh?
Chuck: It’s an emergency.
Chuck: Listen, listen, they agreed to help if you would just defect.
Mei-Ling: What?
Chuck: It’s really not that bad here, you know. The Chinese food’s pretty good. Have you tried sizzling shrimp?
Mei-Ling Cho: Good, every warm body helps.
Chuck: Oh, no, I have plans with my sister. They are non-negotiable.
Chuck: Though I guess it is kinda my fault. You would be in this mess if it wasn’t for me. You obviously want to be with your
brother, just like I want to be with my sister. We’re like one big wacky transatlantic family. I’m in, but I have to be back by eight.
Chuck: (lighting the fireworks) Please, God, let me keep my fingers.
Music:
“Sister In Love” – Envelopes
“Private Eyes” – Hall and Oates
“Women’s Wear” – Daniel May
“Lake Michigan” – Rogue Wave
1.06 Chuck Versus the Sandworm (Original Airdate: 10/29/2007)
Written by: Phil Klemmer
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Meet a geeky government agent whose brain I crammed with secret information. Hint: It’s not Chuck.
General Thoughts:
So, it turns out Chuck doesn’t have it all that bad. Well, at least compared to Laszlo, a guy who’s brain is also important to
national security. While it is unfortunate that Chuck missed his assistant manager position – and the chance for better medical –
Chuck at least still has a modicum of monitored freedom. It is interesting to watch Chuck grow more uncomfortable with his fake
relationship with Sarah.
Meanwhile, it is things like “Mystery Crisper” and the Halloween costumes (i.e. Captain Awesome/Ellie as Adam and Eve &
Chuck/Morgan as the sandworm from Dune) put the show into another level awesome.
EXCLUSIVE BTS photo Courtesy of TheWB.com
Quotes:
Captain Awesome: (in costume) Yo, Chuckster, guess what I am?
Chuck: You’re naked?
Captain Awesome: I’m Adam. You know, like Adam & Eve, Adam? Wait till you see my snake.
Chuck: I don’t wa…I don’t wanna see your snake.
Casey: You! What do I have to do to get timely intel out of you, Bartowski?
Chuck: Look, I briefed Sarah last night, alright?
Casey: Aww, bet you did, slugger.
Chuck: I thought we were all supposed to be part of the same team here, huh? Team Chuck?
Exclusive BTS Photo couretesy of TheWB.com
Casey: We are, but I’m starting to feel like the guy that always gets picked last. I don’t like feeling like Team Chuck’s little fat kid!
Chuck: Do you have any idea how violated I feel right now!?!
Casey: You feel violated?!? No, no, no. My ears feel violated, ‘cuz they have to listen to you and that moron Morgan yammering
on for four hours about what sandwich you’re gonna take if you’re stranded on a desert island.
Music:
“All Right Now” – Bad Company
“It Takes Two” – Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
“The Weights of the World” – The Editors
“Dice” – Finley Quaye
1.07 Chuck Versus the Alma Mater (Original Airdate: 11/5/2007)
Written by: Anne Cofell Saunders Exclusive BTS photo courtesy of TheWB.com
Directed by: Patrick Norris
Final Grade: B+
Episode Summary:
Why did Chuck get kicked out of Stanford? What’s the real story about Bryce? A visit to Palo Alto reveals all.
General Thoughts:
After years of believing the worst, Chuck’s discovery of the truth about his former friend Bryce Larkin and why Bryce had Chuck
kicked out of Stanford comes as an interesting plot twist. Bryce is a fascinating character and while he only appeared in one
episode, his presence is a constant since he is the reason Chuck has the Intersect in his head. The more Chuck learns the more
complicated things get, especially with the discovery that he’s in the Intersect.
Harry Tang is simply grating and his promotion to assistant manager makes watching scenes in the BuyMore somewhat painful.
Although it was nice to watch Morgan get one up on Tang. All in all, Chuck’s triumphant return to Stanford and the truth about
Bryce made up for a quite a bit.
Quotes: 
Chuck: You didn’t offer to kill Harry for Anna, did you?
Casey: No. Why? You want me to kill him?
Chuck: No. No, just curious.
Hippie: Plant a Stanford tree, they’re a renewable resource for you children’s future.
Casey: Oh, so, you want to save the environment, huh? Take a shower, hippie!
Chuck: Nice job blending in with the crowd. Who are you rooting for? Death?
Casey: Hey, leave the quips to me.
Casey: You’re looking for this?
(Hands Chuck his old student ID from Stanford)
Chuck: You stole my ID?
Casey: I borrowed it to reactivate it. Sorry I couldn’t wipe the idiot grin off your face with photoshop.
Bryce: I disagree. It’s 1999. The next millennium belongs to the geek!
Music:
“For the Girl” – The Fratellis
“Trendsetter” – Goose
“Maneater” – Hall and Oates
“Don’t Look Back in Anger” – Oasis
Burn Notice: Fearless Leader Review
Burn Notice’s FEARLESS LEADER
Review by Baudyhallee
Season 3 Episode 4
Directed by John T. Kretchmer and written by Michael Horowitz. Guest starring: Nicholas Turturro. Yea, Nick!
“It’s important to lay out a plan before you go into action,” expounds Michael Westen in the opening narrative. And if there’s going to be any disagreement or dissension in the ranks, it’s best to get it out of the way beforehand. We see the Charger!!! Yea!!! It has a trick trunk latch. [wink]
Fiona wants to approach this mission as a business. They need the cash, $5K. Michael wants to use his share to get in touch with some old intelligence contacts. He’s still determined to get back into what he knows best. Fi’s not happy with that. He compromises and asks her out to dinner. “It’s a date.” With 3 minute synchronization, they start the mission. Michael is the muscle waiting outside for his entrance. Fi goes into a house to ‘talk’ to Randall, a sleazebag bookie who owes her client money. The clock is ticking.
Detective Paxson shows up along with a cruiser of cops. They are Michael’s new tail. Meanwhile Fi is asking Randall for the $20K he owes. There’s a pile of money on a poker table as he tells her he doesn’t have it. Mike watches the last 15 seconds of his 3 mins count down. He explains his presence as being Fi’s designated driver since she’s drinking and playing poker in the house. Paxson puts a snafu in his attempt to contact Fi as the seconds tick.
The collector tells the sleazebag if she doesn’t get the money, she’ll deliver him. She tells him she has help. Trust is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t pay in this instance. Some other players approach the lone Irishwoman as she sees Michael’s dawdling dilemma outside a window. Fighting her way out, she picks up a chair and smashes the window, climbing out and running for dear life. Sleazebag and friends run out and stop in their tracks when seeing the police cruiser.
Fi plays it perfectly. Thanking her ‘host’ for a great party. Paxson gives us a clue in this episode on just what she’s doing. “We can make your extracurricular activities a lot more dangerous for you and for your friends.” So Michael is to answer questions before somebody gets killed because of Paxson’s interference in perfectly good plans. [Question: If Michael has extracurricular activities, what does Paxson consider his curricular activities?]
At the Carlito, their usual stomping grounds, a police cruiser is in view and Fi is angry about their date setting. “Have you forgotten what a date is?” Since they didn’t get the cash, the date got downsized. Well, at least this hero knows what a date is!!! Fi in retaliation orders the most expensive dessert. Good girl!
Sam arrives and plops down. This date is just getting better and better. He thinks it’s business as usual. He’s being audited. Not because of Paxson as Fi suggests, but because of deducting mojitos. [Everybody drink!] Cool man Michael looks like he’s in the middle of a train wreck and tells Sam with their 24 hour tail, someone could get killed. Sam’s been digging into Paxson. “Problem is, she’s a good cop!” The giant dessert arrives and Sam gets a clue. “Is this a date?” There is disagreement on that point from the couple. Sam asks for an extra spoon and takes the cherry on top. Gotta love Mr. Axe! Hehehe
The police cruiser following the Charger. Michael explains that cops are problems for criminals and detectives trying to remain anonymous on a stakeout. Turn about is fair play. He sits at Paxson’s table. She tells him to get lost. She’s been working on this case for eight months. “I don’t have time for these games.” Mike informs her, he doesn’t either. She wants proof that they are on the same side. Michael is going to give it to her. He calls Sam for the intel on Paxson’s other case.
Michael arrives at Mom’s who has taken up cooking to relax. Frustrated, she tosses her cigarette butt in her cookie dough ingredients. As she tosses it all into the garbage disposal, Michael tells her to inform the cops out front he went to the store. She growls about being a ploy for his tail and tells him to pick her up some eggs . . . and some cigarettes.
At a cemetery, Michael is sitting in a $300 car, the second most popular model in Miami. Sam gets in the passenger seat talking about Paxson getting an harassment complaint. Rick Matheson, who rips off drug dealers, leaves dead bodies behind. The funeral Paxson is attending is for an innocent neighbor caught in the crossfire. She has no case against Matheson and the DA has declared him off limits to her. Michael is going to help Paxson with her case. She is now the client! Maybe then she’ll get off his back.
Sam has to get to his audit. Stacey is the auditor and Sam is going to pull out his suave arsenal. Teehee.
Sam, dressed to kill faint hearted female auditors, awaits his prey. Michael comments that flirtation is always a tactical option. Stacey Connelly from the IRS arrives dressed in a suit and tie looking like your typical male spectacled bureaucrat. He complains about the atmosphere and the two drinks Sam has ordered for them. “I do not drink, I audit!” A clicking of his pen emphasizes his point. Sam has miscalculated big time! His pension checks are being withheld until his three year audit is concluded. With no records handy, Stacey informs him his office will call him. Stacey is onto Mr. Suave.
Michael and Fi go on some reconnaissance to find a way into Matheson’s organization. The target is a pig and Mike talks tactics. Inner circle is impenetrable. Driver and bodyguards don’t have real access. “You want someone desperate to make a move. . . Frustrated middle manager.” Nick T is playing Tommy, the aspiring public enemy.
Sirens wail as Fi informs Michael, Paxson has found her car in the area. Seeing Michael with Paxson would not sit well with Matheson and vice versa. They leave to find the detective outside acting badass. “It’s just a matter of time.”
We get an education on prison tats (tattoos). Sam is drawing on Mike’s arm with a permanent marker. “It’s a job resume for criminals.” Fi arrives to comment on the bromance. Sam stuttering tells her about the tat as Michael chuckles. Sam gives the intel on Tommy. He’s there ‘in’ to Matheson. Michael looks out the window reminded of his tail. He has to take the over the roof, down the rain gutter exit.
At the dog track where Tommy hangs out, Michael informs us how spies fit in by imitating their targets. “I’m your kind of guy.” Mike strikes up a conversation. He knows who Tommy is because of his friends. He casually makes sure Tom sees the tat. They begin to bond. Milo, Mike’s alter, is just trying to ‘earn’ after a stint in the big house. He’s brought his girl down to Miami. He shows Tommy respect and that he’s in awe of him and his ‘reputation.’ Milo talks about his crew (Fi and Sam) and Tommy says to bring them around tonight. Y’know I love these characters for Donovan to play. And he’s just so great at it!
Mads’ house. Stacey has Sam sweating while asking about business drinks. “It’s classified.” The auditor ain’t buying that tale. He produces a gun. It’s Sam’s ‘documentation’ he was in the Middle East. “The gun didn’t have an owner anymore.” Maddie appears with a plate of cookies as Stacey informs her he’s allergic to chocolate, wheat flour and eggs. Sam bravely takes one and then puts the bite in a convenient napkin. Stacey wants Sam’s estimates of the value of his gifts from ‘lady friends.’ Who is this guy? “I have a headache in my eye.”
“For a spy, knowing how to follow is as least as important as knowing how to lead.” At Carlitos, Tommy meets Milo’s crew aka Chuck Finley and Brianna. Fi’s alter twists her hair and laughs like an airhead. Bruce and Gabrielle are sooo good at this also. The crew used to steal cars from dealerships up north. Milo wants in on the ‘big leagues.’ In reality, Tommy’s big ain’t so large, but he has his smoke habit down to one a day.
At the dry cleaners, Tommy explains the heist. Mike is checking out everything as T babbles explaining his plan to the experts. Milo suggests cutting the security camera wire. So it’s a comedy of errors as ‘the crew’ sets out to work T’s plan. Tommy can’t get the cash register open. Michael plays cleanup to T’s poor planning. They escape by the skin of their teeth and Fiona’s stolen getaway car.
Michael’s place. Paxson arrives on her ‘I’m onto you visit.’ Sam is putting things into the frig and she talks about the dry cleaners’ robbery. “Are you arresting me?” She doesn’t have a thing on him but she wants him to confess before the lab work comes in. She’s just trying to tie him to anything she can. Paxson leaves as Sam thinks she’ll be electronically surveying Mike’s place soon.
Fi ditched the stolen Impala and apparently they gave the dry cleaner back his money. The heist cost them $1K. Mike steps up their plan with Matheson.
After conking his head to show he was attacked, Milo approaches Tommy at the dog track again. Milo needs a score and he needs it real soon. Tommy tells him a tale of how he saved a race dog with a broken leg. “You have to wait for the door to open before you can run.” Tommy sees Milo is desperate so he arranges a meeting with Matheson. “Wear something nice.”
Sam and Stacey at Maddie’s going over spa weekend deductions. Stacey pulls a baseball card from his files and Sam knows who this guy is. Apparently Sam dated Stacey’s mom. Was there a doubt? Teehee. He played catch with Stacey, bought him baseball cards and made his Schwinn bike noisy with said cards. Apparently Stacey felt abandoned when Sam left and that’s why he was so vehement about nailing him in the audit. Sam offers to have a beer with him. Maddie comments about him making an impression on the man.
Fi and Mike bug a pack of cigarettes for Tommy unknowingly to have. Sam is worried that Paxson’s interest could go higher than just questioning. Tommy arrives and sets down his pack of ciggies and the switch is made. Michael talks about building up an asset and how its like raising a kid.
They meet Matheson who wants to re-frisk Sam and Fi. Tommy does some fast talking and Milo and crew leave to listen to the bug. Matheson is going to let Tommy in on a big job of robbing a meth lab. He’s supposed to drive a van and his crew is to be the front end security. Tommy is worried about guns and ‘his crew’s’ safety. “We’re in.”
Milo meets Tommy at the dog track again to get the word. Tommy tells him there is no job. Michael needs this job to get to Paxson, but Tommy insists that he doesn’t want the crew to get killed. Mike is surprised by his actions. Tommy confesses he’s small time. Mike surprises himself by telling Tommy the truth. He tells T that he needs his help in taking Matheson down.
“We need to get him caught redhanded.” Back to their real names, Mike tells Fi to get the Impala and Sam is to rig a substation for some time. Tommy is to get the van for Matheson so they can do their prep work.
Tommy arrives with the van as the crew hopes Paxson doesn’t show up. Matheson arrives explaining his plan. We see he thinks Tommy’s crew is a bunch of losers.
Matheson and his buds break into the meth lab. Mike and Fi superglue the door using canned air so the bad guys are trapped inside and have to go out the back. Sam and Mike roll a dumpster in front as protection from oncoming drug dealers and Fi has explosives planted in the area. Was there a doubt? As an alarm sounds, Sam calls the cops. Armed drug dealers come running and Fi blows them up with her C4 surprises. There’s gunfire, but our crew are not aiming to kill. Tommy drives by in the van giving a nod as he blocks the back door. Matheson screams at him as he leaves the van. The robbers try to escape as Mike calls Matheson. He tells him the tables have turned and that he isn’t going to get away with anything. “That’s it! You don’t think!” With one last Fi blast they leave the scene as the cops show up.
Matheson is cuffed as Paxson watches. She is informed by a patrolman that an Impala was found with C4 in the trunk. A calling card? Oh yea.
Tommy and his rescued race dog are going straight and moving to St Louis maybe to start a kennel. Tommy hugs Mike. “I think you guys are going to be good without me.” Ahhh, the Mike grin!
The Carlito. Paxson sits at Mike’s table. She’s closed her biggest case today. She knows it was Michael who caught Matheson for her to pick up. Rick had never used C4 in any of his other cases. The C4 was used in seven other explosions in the area. Michael tells her she can either close the books on those cases or keep coming after him and have her case against Matheson unravel. “We’re on the same side.” She nods and Mike’s tail drives off. She’s still going to keep her eye on Michael.
Madeline’s house. Stacey and Sam are at the dining room table as Sam pours drinks. Stacey explains he was out to get Sam when the opportunity presented itself. He thanks Sam for his invitation. They’re drinking buddies now. He hands Stacey a Fuzzy Navel. Sam is mentoring Stacey into the world of fine drinking. Starting out slow and working his way up to ‘the good stuff.’ Stacey asks if he has questions about a drink at a bar if he can call the ‘drinking genius’ to ask him questions. “Absolutely, Stacey. Anytime.” Ahhh, male bonding. Ain’t it grand? Sam’s audit just took a turn for the better.
Michael and Fiona in a restaurant with real linens on the tables. Fi is discussing getting rid of the C4. Fi looks beautiful in her dress and she’s lined up some more jobs for them. Michael tells her it isn’t a good time. “We still have no idea who is coming after me next. I still need back in.” Fi tries to tell him people change, ala Tommy. Michael shakes his head. She asks if he’s sure and he says he is. “I’m free of the people who burned me. I’m free of the cops. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for.” With tears in her voice, Fi pleads, “This is the time I’ve been waiting for, too.” She tries to hold back the tears. “Fi,” Michael breathlessly whispers. She wants to try and enjoy their dinner, but she doesn’t take another bite.
Rating: 4.25. Even though we got a bit more info on Paxson and she was the client tonight, I still want to know more about her edges. Michael is determined to get back in – and Fi was hoping he’d see what was right in front of him. Sam with all his dallying is really a good guy who enjoys people. Maddie should never be allowed to bake again. Tommy was a guy with a great big heart. Matheson, sort of textbook baddie. And Stacey was a nice departure as a sideline story. Love the way they film this show. It keeps the interest and emotional punches going.
Michael is a fearless leader – but losing his identity is scaring the hell out of him and only Fi can see it.
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