It was definitely as bad as 2 of the reviews!! This episode was bad, and for the most part, most of the entire season has been bad. Why? Because, as Shaw himself stated: "Sometimes Chuck looks and acts like a "real spy", and other times he's like Jerry Lewis". (slightly paraphrased) And therein lies the rub: other characters have made at least a modicum of progress since the show began. But Chuck, if anything, has regressed. (Yes...I know...at the end he showed some "progress", but it doesn't begin to offset all the ridiculous stupidity he exhibits over and over and over, for no discernible reason. It's not funny, or charming, or necessary.)
It's one thing to act intimidated and disoriented when it comes to all things CIA/NSA. But to act like a junior high school kid when interacting outside that realm is simply inexcusable. And it's beyond annoying. I find myself muting/fast forwarding through any scene with Chuck that shows him acting the fool. And there are WAY too many instances in which he does exactly that.
This show had great potential. And seasons 1 and 2 showed glimpses of that potential. So far however, in this season, they've totally lost the concept(s) of what made this show really good. (Intrigue, surprises, humor, warmth, and lots of Sarah Walker getting dressed/plus kicking the crap out of people.) ;-)