5 Reasons to Watch Syfy's 'Chuck' Marathon

Salivating for the return of 'Chuck' on January 10? Then set your DVR for January 7, because Syfy is planning to air an eight-hour marathon of the cult NBC series.

Creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak have selected their eight "best of" episodes from season 2, including the premiere and the finale, which will air during the marathon.

Still not watching 'Chuck'? We're here to help. Below, check out our 5 reasons to watch Syfy's 'Chuck' marathon.

Salivating for the return of 'Chuck' on January 10? Then set your DVR for January 7, because Syfy is planning to air an eight-hour marathon of the cult NBC series.

Creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak have selected their eight "best of" episodes from season 2, including the premiere and the finale, which will air during the marathon.

Still not watching 'Chuck'? We're here to help. Below, check out our 5 reasons to watch Syfy's 'Chuck' marathon.



1. BRYCE LARKIN
Before he was a super-smooth con-man on 'White Collar,' Matthew Bomer played super-slick spy Bryce Larkin, Chuck's former best friend, nemesis and romantic rival for the affections of Sarah. It turns out, of course, that Bryce only had Chuck's best interests at heart. We'll miss you, Bryce, and your slick spy ways. We're just happy that we can still see you at your suave best over on USA.

Episode: 'Chuck Versus the Breakup.' To Chuck's horror, Bryce returns and is partnered with Sarah. Their first assignment: pose as an extremely affectionate couple.

2. AWESOME
Devon (better known to Chuck fans by his self-styled nickname "Captain Awesome," or just "Awesome" for short) is the physically perfect but rather dim boyfriend of Chuck's sister, Ellie. He's always around for invaluable advice, such as the immortal season 1 episode in which he teaches Chuck how to tango. The joke is that, like Bryce, he's the physically perfect specimen you'd expect to be the spy. Perhaps season 3 will put his awesome skills to use as he now knows Chuck's secret.

Episodes: 'Chuck Versus Santa Claus'; 'Chuck Versus the Colonel'; 'Chuck Versus the Ring'

3. CHUCK'S DAD
When it came time for Chuck's mysterious dad to make his first appearance, we couldn't have been more thrilled by the casting. Who wouldn't want to claim Scott Bakula (of 'Quantum Leap' and 'Enterprise' fame) as your pop? We soon learned that he's not the deadbeat we thought he was; and how sweet was it to see where Chuck got his smarts? Here's hoping season 3 features more of Steve Bartowski, that is, if Bakula can spare any time from his new series, 'Men of a Certain Age.'

Episodes: 'Chuck Versus the Dream Job'; 'Chuck Versus the Ring'

4. THE BLACK WIDOW
How great was it to see 'The O.C.''s queen bitch Melinda Clarke as the sexy (but deadly) agent, "The Black Widow," whom Chuck was assigned to seduce? It takes all his Charles Carmichael-ean charm, plus that of legendary spy Roan Montgomery (John Larroquette, terrific as always). Chuck's romantic ploy fares better than he expected -- but of course she didn't get her man-eating moniker for nothing.

Episode: 'Chuck Versus The Seduction'

5. JEFFSTER
Possibly the best worst band in existence, Jeffster -- which combines the names of comic duo Jeff and Lester -- has convinced themselves that they're the second coming of Toto. How they manage to (almost single-handedly) ruin Ellie's wedding is a can't-miss moment.

Episode: 'Chuck Versus the Ring'