Chuck You Tuesday - Episode 66(6) (EXPLICIT)

We talk CHUCK 4.21, ratings, fan campaigns and generally put on the worst podcast ever, totally not edited. You have been warned.

This episode has ADULT LANGUAGE.  Do not listen if you are sensitive to harsh language.

Please RATE and review this podcast here. You can post anonymously.

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Tracks used in this episode, in order of appearance:

Hi Magnus - Yvonne Strahovski
Dirt Road Anthem - Jason Aldean
Sabbra Cadabra - Metallica (written by Black Sabbath)
Indians - Anthrax
Rococo - Arcade Fire
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) - Metallica

CHUCK 4.21: the Wedding Planner - Reactions

Papa B? For Burton, silly! -- Property of WB

Alrighty then! You watched the episode and obviously loved it, so what did you think of it? Did the return of Sarah's dad live up to your expectations? How about Chuck and Sarah losing their money? Or their scheme? Also, what did you think of Sarah's New Jersey Long Island accent?! How about her father's decisions at the end? How does it make you feel? Sit on the couch and tell us all about it.

NBC Ratings: How is CHUCK Doing?

Let's break this down based on shows that have been renewed or shows that other sites think are safe and how CHUCK is doing in its slot and day comparatively. These numbers are based on the last 5 NEW episodes (updated with April 22nd numbers):

MONDAYS (note: only CHUCK had a new episode April 11th)
8pm: CHUCK (1.7), 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.3, 1.3 (on the bubble)
9pm: THE EVENT (1.4), 1.2, 1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 1.1 (99.9% CANCELLED)
10pm: HARRY'S LAW 1.8, 1.8, 1.6, 1.6, 1.4 (potentially RENEWED)
10pm: LAW & ORDER: LA (Apr. 18) 1.1 (not looking good)



THURSDAYS
8pm: COMMUNITY (1.8), 1.8, 1.7, 1.8, 1.4, 1.4 (RENEWED)
10:30pm: OUTSOURCED 1.4, 1.4, 1.5, 1.4, 1.7 (guesswork)

LAW & ORDER: LA was put up in place of THE EVENT and HARRY'S LAW this past week, or we would potentially have seen those shows drop along with CHUCK.  I actually think that the drop to 1.3 is the effect of NBC not running much new programming the previous week, so few eyes were on any promotions NBC had that week.  And since CHUCK had been off for several weeks, viewers simply didn't know it was on.  So, I will make a bold prediction that CHUCK returns to 1.5 1.3 on Monday.  If I am wrong, I will just edit this page to make it seem like I said the right thing.

So what does this mean?  Simply based on the numbers, and despite the recent prediction by TVBytheNumbers that CHUCK is likely to be cancelled, my prediction is... that CHUCK will be cancelled.

Oh wait, no... I meant renewed.  Yes.  Renewed... for 11-13 more episodes returning in the fall of 2011.  I am also predicting that OUTSOURCED gets renewed for 13 episodes.

Is this based on some super secret fake insider NBC source info?  Probably not.  But are my fake sources better than everyone's real sources?  You know they are!

P.S.

Don't get your hopes up... I may just be guessing.

P.P.S

GET YOUR HOPES UP!

CHUCK Rap for 2011 (aka Chuck Wrap Party Rap)

The creator of this masterpiece, Bob Dougherty, aka No Jeans Bob (click on the link if you want to email him), posted the song on YouTube for everyone to enjoy over a month ago but we somehow missed it!  So, here it is.  Share it with the world!



Bob got to perform this for the cast and crew at the CHUCK season 4 wrap party, this month.

You can DOWNLOAD the track by clicking this link.

Chuck Rap Song Lyrics

Written and performed by Bob Dougherty      

Y’all gonna feel a shock where the bad guys lurk

On notorious criminals he’ll flash like clockwork

Zach’s in the joint from the point of inception

General’s on the pulse, she be handing out directions

Check it, Agent Walker got a gun pointed atcha

If you try to run she’s gonna catch ya

But John Casey will kill you with a stare like a dagger from hell

He’s like Karl Lagerfeld ‘cause he dress so well

Comes out of every fight and battle that he’s in with not a dent

Lester ain’t a putz; for him that’d be a compliment

A violet is blue, a rose red

Yo Carina, is that you, chillin’ Morgan’s bed?

Grimes, he used to be a shmuck in slacks

Now his and Chuck’s attacks are puttin’ suckers on their backs

Once he was the guy that made you wonder how

Every time he spoke or made a move, you’d wanna cringe, how ya like him now?

For Fulcrum it’s curtains, the Ring got faded

Operation Volkoff: eradicated

So give it up Shaw, the fat lady sang, it’s over

Don’t I recognize that tiger from The Hangover?

Beckman on the line, keep evil in check

Pull Tron off the wall to map the Intersect

And Big Mike with Patricia Rae, who dat?

Carla from Maria Full Of Grace, see I knew that

Ellie got a bun in the oven, the belly getting’ bigger by the minute

Awesome, innit?

Grimes, you better pay your boy back for the condom that you took

From his wallet when he wasn’t lookin’

The opposite of cool, G.  Talk about a cruel twist!

How ya gonna block Chuck, when he ‘bout to get bliss?

You got a lesson in the merits of alliance

From number 9-deuce on the Super Bowl Giants

Linda be a “bad mother” of Chuck, so don’t start

Hang with her you can’t, she ain’t for the feint of heart

The T2 and Rocky 4 lines, yeah I caught ‘em

Zach’s rollin’ up in the slick, black cart George bought him

Mr. McPartlin, can I call you Ryan?

Zach got a spot on Conan O’Brien

From music to intro, slide to the main part

Knocks other series out the box like a tranc dart

Sarah broke the surface of the water in the jungle

A bikini top, knife in her teeth, I felt humbled

Drop the scanner, and pick up the 12 gauge

And tear the roof off like two dogs caged

Zach didn’t get to use his nun chucks, but it didn’t matter

‘Cause he left the villain on the plane battered

Drive by in the tram, 12-strong from Chatham

Watch girls melt when Ryan smiles and waves at ‘em

Stage 4, home for Sarah, Chuck and Grimes

Throw a party, and put Bobby on stage to bust rhymes

The Nerd Herder hit the turbo and it jetted from the shadows of the dark

And straight back to Echo Park

“Puis-je te donner un coussin?” I applaud his French

Zach speaking out to a worldwide audience

I told Yvonne a joke in Spanish and she laughed son

You can’t get over on her, don’t pull a fast one

‘Cause if you gotta be told, she gonna tell ya

And best believe the voice you gonna hear is from Australia

Bryce paid the ultimate price, heroic

Casey: epitome alpha male stoic

Sarah on the carry and you know she won’t fumble

Nicole stepped to her, and Richie got pummeled

Chuck, take it light but keep your eyes out homie

I’ll be keepin’ out of trouble so you don’t flash on me

Chuck You Tuesday - Episode 65 (EXPLICIT)

We talk CHUCK 4.20, ratings, Yvonne, & the season 4 wrap party, including the CHUCK Wrap Party Rap by Bob Dougherty.

This episode has ADULT LANGUAGE.  Do not listen if you are sensitive to harsh language.

Please RATE and review this podcast here. You can post anonymously.

Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking this link.

Music used in this episode:

CHUCK Wrap Party Rap - Bob Dougherty
Rope - Foo Fighters
No Love Lost - Carcass

CHUCK 4.20: the Family Volkoff - Reactions

So what did you think of this episode of CHUCK?  Were you excited?  Did you love Timothy Dalton returning to the show?  Was Sarah hot or super hot in her little snow bunny outfit?  How about Chuck in his Archer getup?  And what about that prenuptial agreement?  And what about the weapon?

Discuss!  Or don't.  I really couldn't care less (which, mind you, is the correct way of saying it and not "I could care less" since that means the opposite of what you are trying to say, numbskulls).

Oh and here is the TV Guide thingy... go to he 3:54 minute mark for CHUCK:

Dear DR: THE FINAL FIVE!

This should be the last Dear DR of season 4 unless something nutty happens.  Fans asked questions and I answer them.  If you don't like the questions, blame yourself for not asking them.  I have over 20 questions and some big spoilers.  I will start off with these and update this posting daily, sometimes more than once per day.  Return often.

Dear DR, will we see Mama B again? If so, in how many episodes? -- Mamemimomu

She returns in 4.20 and will be around for three of the final five (until I hear differently). -- DR

What are the odds of CHUCK getting another season? -- Shervaan

A source puts the odds at 50/50.  That is up from 30/70 a few weeks ago. Take that for what it is worth. -- DR

I 'm just wondering, will Chuck's life be in danger (being shot etc)? -- esozcanesk

Members of Team B will find themselves in life or death situations, some more than others. -- DR

I know that Sarah's dad is coming back, but other than that will Sarah have some interesting stories in upcoming episodes? -- Harku the Creeper

She gets an awesome NEW CAR!  Is that an interesting story? -- DR

Are they ever going to reveal Sarah's real name? -- nena

Her real name is Sam Lisa [something].  You should know that. -- DR

Oh Mighty DR, in 4.22, is Agent X someone close to Chuck (like Ellie or Devon)? Also, in which episode does Sarah have her bachelorette party? And does Chuck have a bachelor party too? -- TS

Answering your first question would likely reveal too much but your second is easy.  4.22 is the bachelor and bachelorette parties for Chuck and Sarah, respectively. -- DR

Dear DR:

1. The decline of CHUCK's viewers in the Male 18-34 group has been discussed in the ratings podcast. Is there anything ahead that may interest that group?

2. Is the stuff with Ellie and the laptop actually leading to an interesting story this time?

3. We have the bracelet. We have the ring. Is there any other jewelry for the crazy shipper to obsess over and is Zales getting any product placement in the show? -- dkd

1. Yep.  There will be hotness (though I can't promise it will make the final cut) 2. Yes. It will lead us to the finale. 3. I can't think of anything. -- DR

Dear DR, does Kathleen find out who Casey is and do they actually get to interact? -- Cor

Yes.  Though, don't expect it to go on for many episodes.  -- DR

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the finale cliffhanger? -- J

Zero. -- DR

Anything you can tell us about how Jack Burton finds out Sarah works for the CIA? -- uplink

He steals her wallet (edit: or purse, whatever, I'm a guy, what do I know?). -- DR

How much does the NFL lockout have to do with CHUCK getting renewed? I seem to recall reading that a long lockout would mean the show gets a fifth season. Is that true? And if so, how long would the lockout need to last? -- BC

However long NBC feels they need to wait to know.  -- DR

How do you get to be so handsome? Obligatory compliment over and now onto my question: Are they going to kill someone off CHUCK (as in at least a recurring guest star like Bryce or Papa B)? -- Michael

They are certainly going to try. -- DR

What's this relationship curveball (in the 4.20 synopsis) all about? Should I be worried? -- Anonymous

Not as worried as you should be that your parents named you Anonymous.  The curveball (a baseball term most of the world won't understand) is related to a prenuptial agreement and Sarah's conflict over Chuck's attitude. -- DR

Of all the great songs up to this point on the series of CHUCK, can you give me a list of your favorite songs that appeared in the show? -- Patrick

There are just too many to name them all but my favorite use of a song has to be Signs by Bloc Party (2.16).  I also loved Young Blood by The Naked and Famous (4.13) and Feeling Good by Nina Simone was pretty epic (3.14).  Not to mention all the uses of Bon Iver on the show.  But if I were to make a top 10 list of my favorite songs on this show, it would take me a week to pick the perfect songs.  No show has had a bigger affect on my love for music. -- DR

Will Alex have an opportunity to show off her fighting skills again? -- Lucia

I am sorry to say... no. -- DR

With CHUCK's ratings dropping to a 1.5 what is the chance that Fedak and company will change their mind to end the season finale on a cliffhanger? -- Poopmonster McGee

I don't see how they could avoid it at this point.  It feels like the ending is geared toward this cliffhanger.  So, as much as I wish they weren't doing it, I would be very surprised if they don't.  But please, show runners, surprise me by not doing it.  -- DR

Dear almighty DR, just wondering about a comment Chris Fedak made in an interview about Morgan and how he is now doing the Chuck journey all over. Does he just mean learning about how to be a spy or will it get more dark for him - ie shooting a gun or getting in way too over his head. Or will they keep him the happy-go-lucky character? -- Maddie

Morgan is definitely going to find new and exciting ways to get in way over his head.  But if there is going to be anything super dark in his future, it will not be this season.  -- DR

Dear DR, does Jill make an appearance in the final 5? -- Larry

Sadly, no. -- DR

Dear DR, is Agent X going to be a big thing and is Ellie going to be in some fighting scenes? -- Canadian Greg

I hope Agent X is a big thing.  As for Ellie doing fighting scenes... I guess she could be if she is an Intersect, if that is to what you are alluding.  So, no. -- DR

There was this sentence in CHUCK season 4 DVD review on Amazon - "In the second *finale*, Chuck and Sara [sic] must escape the revenge of the Volkov [sic] family long enough to bring off their own wedding. " Does this guy knows something we don't? -- Harku the Molester

Very generalized supposition.  So, nope.  -- DR

CHUCK gets the same Live+7 ratings as FRINGE (2.2). CHUCK is now getting a 1.5 on Mondays because of DWTS. Obviously Fridays is not such a wasteland with the FRINGE renewal. What are the odds that NBC looks at Fox's model and renews CHUCK to Friday's. It surely could do just as good as FRINGE right? -- UC15

Moving CHUCK has been discussed but whether they will do it or not is beyond my source's ability to know right now. -- DR

Question related to both original 13 and Agent X story: was Chuck to remain intersect-less until episode 13 and was the whole Agent X storyline supposed to be in the original 13? -- Siemon

Definitely not. -- DR

Could you say that Chuck and Sarah's wedding will be paid for by the CIA or will Chuck have to work at the Buy More forever? -- Sadie

Neither Chuck nor Sarah will be paying for any wedding.  By season's end, Chuck will pretty much solidify his desire to be a Buy Moron forever. -- DR

CHUCK fans are awesome and I know they like to give to charity, is there anything going on where I can donate? -- Awesome Chuck Fan

YES!  Our Princess Bailey is doing another fundraiser with her school and needs your help!  Click the link and donate as much as you can.  Thanks: http://www.mymathathon.org/BaileyB -- DR

Dear DR, I really enjoy your spoilers and I am wondering will they EVER have a mission-free episode? Like for the season finale, because I really do not want a mission on their wedding day! And are the bachelor/bachelorette parties going to be wild or is it going to be ANOTHER mission episode? -- Jade

4.21 is the closest you will get to a non-mission episode. 

Chuck's bachelor party (in 4.22) goes all wrong with some hilarious results.  Sarah seems to get a more traditional bachelorette party with hot male strippers all up in her personal space. -- DR

Dear DR, CHUCK won the Hulu and TVLine best show on TV polls. How much will that influence NBC when it comes to renewal? -- Andreas the Little Girls

It will have no impact.  Internet polls are virtually ignored by network executives.  It is too easy to set up auto voting bots.  100 people can vote tens of thousands of times.  There is no way to accurately judge their legitimacy.  The only thing that may have any weight is the USA Today TV survey and even that is a stretch.  But polls are just ways to get fans to hit a website over and over.  Whether you want to believe it or not, they are meaningless.  Plus, if you notice on the Hulu site, the mention of CHUCK winning isn't even on the first banner panel and they misspelled "Winner." (and if you don't believe me, read what Zachary Levi said about it) -- DR

Jeffster has appeared in the climactic scenes of the last two season finales, will they make it three in a row? -- Anonymous

I don't remember them being in the Intersect room in season 2 or Papa B's basement in season 3.  If you mean to ask if they will be playing during an action sequence, then I am pretty sure they won't.  But anything could change from now until they finish the episode. -- DR

Do you like this next story arc? (The cliffhanger aside, of course). -- Mamemimomu

They all have potential.  4.20 has all the makings of a classic badass episode with a couple of very funny bits.  4.21 could be a new fan favorite with Sarah's back story getting some much requested focus.  4.22 sounds to me like an episode built to maximize on the comedy.  4.23 is a big setup for the finale with some cliffhanger elements that will definitely elevate concern for our characters.  And then 4.24 is a massive episode that has a movie's worth of story to tell in 43 minutes.  So... as I often say, execution is key, but I plan on enjoying these final five episodes as much as possible. -- DR

I am sure everyone is going to ask about a wedding, but is there a funeral in the finale? -- Amrit's Puppet

Yep. -- DR

Dear DR, what is the most significant unresolved plot thread/story element that would lead into Season 5? -- Gringo Chuck Fan

This season ends on some significant game changers that the writers could do away with in one episode, or could decide to use to go in an interesting direction next season.  It all depends on their desire to be interesting or predictable. The season ending cliffhanger will at least frame the 5th season.  Also, (it is possible that) a new element is introduced to the grander story that fans will sit around discussing for a while and demand an answer to for the next year.  -- DR

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Dear DR, will we see a wedding in the finale? -- Hellen

Let me put it this way, the finale is not a wedding episode.  It is a hero episode.  Whether or not you see Chuck and Sarah married is up to you to find out while watching.  Though, I strongly suggest that anyone deeply invested in seeing that temper their expectations and enjoy the ride. -- DR

EXCLUSIVE! Has CHUCK been cancelled?!

Best fan created poster ever.

15 May UPDATE: CHUCK RENEWED.

Nope.  Not even a little bit.  What?  TVByTheNumbers does this every day.  Why can't I?

Now, click here and ask questions for the next "Dear DR" blog.

Also, check out the last couple of CYT podcast episodes (explicit content).

CYT63 & CYT64

Chuck You Tuesday - Episode 64 (Adults Only)

I do the episode solo and talk CHUCK 4.19, Vs. the Muuurder and briefly talk ratings.

This episode has ADULT LANGUAGE.  Do not listen if you are sensitive to harsh language.

Please RATE and review this podcast here. You can post anonymously.

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Music used in this episode was written and performed by TOOL (in order of appearance):

Ticks & Leeches

Intolerance

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