Chuck (2007)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,162 TMDB ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2007-09-24
Seasons: 5 · 91 episodes
Where to watch Chuck
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
When Buy More computer geek Chuck Bartowski unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA's most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy.
Chuck parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Chuck is a TV-14 action-comedy involving spy work, government secrets, and mild peril.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Spy/action scenarios with fights and gunplay, played mostly for comedy rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Zachary Levi as Chuck Bartowski
- Yvonne Strahovski as Sarah Walker
- Joshua Gomez as Morgan Grimes
- Adam Baldwin as John Casey
- Vik Sahay as Lester Patel
- Scott Krinsky as Jeff Barnes
- Sarah Lancaster as Ellie Woodcomb
- Mark Christopher Lawrence as Big Mike
- Ryan McPartlin as Devon Woodcomb
Chuck FAQ
Is Chuck good?
Chuck has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Chuck?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Chuck OK for kids?
Chuck is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Chuck is a TV-14 action-comedy involving spy work, government secrets, and mild peril.
What shows are like Chuck?
If you liked Chuck, try Scorpion, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, 24 and Person of Interest.