Ep 15. Chuck Versus the Beefcake

Chuck Versus the Beefcake is the fifteenth episode of the second season of the American television series Chuck. The show revolves around the character of Chuck Bartowski, a computer geek, and part-time employee of the Buy More, who accidentally downloads a government computer called the Intersect into his brain, which causes him to have information on all government secrets. In this episode, we see Chuck and his team on a new mission.

The episode begins as Chuck and his best friend and fellow Buy More employee, Morgan Grimes, are discussing their plans for the upcoming Valentine's Day. They are interrupted by the arrival of a new employee at the Buy More, a bodybuilder named Mitt. Mitt is hired on the spot as an assistant manager due to his impressive physique, which immediately wins over Big Mike, the current manager. Chuck is suspicious of Mitt's arrival, as he was not interviewed for the job, but his warning falls on deaf ears.

Meanwhile, the mission that Chuck and his team are sent on involves tracking down a stolen diamond that has been stolen by a team of thieves. The diamond is said to be worth millions, and the mission is of the utmost importance. While on the mission, Chuck develops a romantic interest in the primary suspect, Jill (played by Jordana Brewster), a beautiful and cunning thief who seems to have a soft spot for Chuck.

As Chuck and Jill get closer, Chuck begins to question his allegiance to the CIA. He is torn between his duty to the government and his personal feelings for Jill. Their relationship becomes more complicated when Chuck learns that Jill has been working with Mitt, who turns out to be an agent for the Ring, a rival organization to the CIA.

The episode also explores the relationship between Chuck and his handlers, Sarah Walker and John Casey. Sarah begins to feel threatened by Chuck's growing attraction to Jill and becomes jealous. Casey, on the other hand, is more concerned with the mission and is willing to do whatever it takes to retrieve the diamond.

As the mission gets underway, Chuck discovers that Jill and Mitt have an elaborate plan to steal the diamond for themselves. Chuck must decide whether to go along with their plan or stop them before it's too late. In the end, Chuck makes the difficult decision to prioritize the mission and his duty to the CIA, which leads to a showdown with Mitt and Jill.

The episode is full of action, drama, and romance. There are several twists and turns, and the audience is left wondering what will happen next. The addition of Mitt, played by former WWE wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, adds a unique element to the show, and his presence is felt throughout the episode. Chuck Versus the Beefcake is a must-watch for fans of Chuck and an excellent introduction to the show for those who are new to it.