From preview, How much exactly did Chuck get paid??

They were promoting Chuck some thing like "Saving World at $11/hr"

Since he was full time, so 40hours a week for 2.5 year (am I correct on this?) then He earned about $57,200. Well If we include other bonuses and stuff, maybe he made about $60k? That doesn't sounds that much to gasp. Wonder how much did he make? I bet it is tax free though.

There are a number of clips and interviews at nbc.epk.tv I think/hope it is ok to post this link, it is nbc after all.

It doesn't look like Jill will be back so she won't die. They have so many guest-stars as is and a lot to wrap up.

The 'shocking' death will either be Chevy Chase or Emmett being electricuted. I think the episode will end with Jeff and Lester singing some ridiculous song to Ellie and Awesome. It has to end on a somewhat upbeat note. (Or an off-tune note with J&L.) It might be nice to have Fulcrum fall apart and have Chuck and co. fight other bad guys for awhile.

I guess Papa B could also die, and that would be really sad. Not sure what Ellie discovers about Chuck. I do hope Papa B sees the bracelet on Sarah. Unless Papa B fakes his death and Bryce takes him away into hiding again. If Chuck and Ellie think he's dead they'll be safe.

Needs to be two weddings too! Next Monday...get here now!

I love speculating so here's a wild one I've mentioned on other boards before:

Mama B is Beckman. Since everyone uses code names, and correct me if I'm wrong, Beckman and Orion have not seen each other since his arrival, then she could theoretically be his mother. Orion never knew where the mother went. This could also bring the ring concept into play.

Nope. They buy a franchise of the Weinerlicious, and have Morgan as his 'ass man' and the imbecile brothers as the fry-guys.

If you look at the sneak peek there are 2 people missing from the reception. (I think) and it's Casey and Bryce. Papa B is there, it all depends if the major death is before that or after.

Good one benally. I would like to also see how the bracelet tied into everything and what was papaB reaction to it on Sarah. We still have next week to see but this may just be an after thought that may not in the final script.

i the interview zac says he is very well feeling about the next season that they will be here. he would have a very hard time letting go if he felt badly or knew about no third season. that could be good, i mean they would probably let the star(s) in on whether or not to expect more work for them

the biggest possibility of death would be either chuck's dad or bryce. [i lean more towards bryce since many people on the forums have said he has a new show now....]

also fulcrum falling apart would = no more chuck [in a sense...unless they find a new enemy chuck can use his intersect on...]

i personally two weddings would be hard. 1 would definately be ellie and awesome but the second im guessing your referring to chuck and sarah? [if so, then it may be a possibility but i think it's highly unlikely because it is chuck and sarah we are talking about....]

Unfortunately, Chuck HAS seen his Mother growing up (he didn't say she left when they were infants) and I'm hoping that someone how gave birth to Chuck and Ellie wouldn't be the supreme bitch that Beckman is.

Maybe Beckman is Chucks mom.

Maybe Beckman is Chucks mom.

I think there will resolution on many levels, Ellie gets married, the family is reunited, Casey gets the promotion, and Morgan moves on but I think we will be left wanting with Chuck and Sarah.

Maybe Beckman is Chucks mom.

I will be totally bummed if Papa B is the one who dies--now if it is a fake death so he can go underground and resurface at times in season 3, okay...but otherwise--what a waste of a great character! Sorry...I will stop whining soon...
As for me...I hope it's Granger...(sorry snapegirl, I love Potter too!) I really hope it's Bryce

I REALLY hope "the Ring" opens up with Chuck and Sarah in bed in her hotel room having a nice "ILY" discussion. I don't need to see them doing the deed, I just want it over with before the summer break! I also think that it's possible that when we come back to start Season 3, they could do a ONE YEAR LATER scenario after Chuck has had some training. Maybe with just some biting references from Casey making fun of his abilities or accidents that he caused.

A fake PapaB death could be arranged, but a death for his kids would be much more meaningful. Also, since Orion is the only one who can apparently get the Intersect to work for anyone, there has to be something that keeps Chuck unique in his abilities (in order to be included in the intelligence community despite is undisciplined approach). Fulcrum is obviously of the opinion that anyone can absorb the intersect data, or at least a decently large number of potential recruits. If the NSA/CIA are in possession of the current existing intersect, then Chuck isn't going to be unique enough for them to put up with him. Beckman still attributes his abilities as a spy to him being the intersect, not him. If they can intersect existing agents, then while Chuck DOES have other merits, they would be readily overlooked for a trained, 'appropriately' responsive agent.

Maybe this check the government gives Chuck is the capital he needs to start a company with Morgan.

Unfortunately, I have a nasty feeling that Chuck Vs. The Ring isn't going to play out the way I hope it would. I think they will leave us with a nasty Charah feeling in our stomachs. I think that's why Fedak said we'll burn our living rooms. They're gambling more on getting a 3rd season (which I know they will how could they not?) so they're setting up a nasty Charah cliffhanger. :\

They're also in the video section of the show site.
I've watched the 7 minutes of video. I think with all of the "insights" that we've had all along, combined with the spoiler rich previews, I've got a pretty good idea how this is going to play out, who the death is etc. I know they're hoping to launch the show in a different direction in season 3. I also believe strategically it's a good idea. I've convinced a number of people to watch Chuck and they are lost because the stories rely so heavily on knowing the characters and their background. I've loaned out my season 1 DVDs to help catch-up, but I'm not sure they've really watched them or continued watching the series. I don't know any Nielson families anyway.

To the finale: It's pretty obvious that when Sarah comes into the Bridal dressing room that she's just found out that she's been re-assigned and can't be with Chuck. I think it's also obvious how the last part with the Morgan discussion works its way out too, Normal life, or following your heart with the girl you love. If there's a season 3, I think this is wonderful. A good strategy and a good way to go.

If there is not a season 3, I think I would have liked the end of Colonel as a series finale. My imagination could go all sorts of fun places from there -- even (especially) with Chevy Chase on the loose.

If it does end like the previews make it seem, and there is no season 3, I'm afraid that I will be one of those Chris Fedak said will want to burn down my living room because of the most unsatisfying series finale in television history. It wouldn't be just grief over losing the best show on TV, but having it end like this - character Armageddon - everything changed. I think it would even change my ability to watch my (now pre-ordered) Season 2 DVDs when they arrive.

Well, to be honest, I'll be watching - surrounded by people eating $5 footlongs - fairly confident of a 3rd season. I suspect that short of a ratings collapse the decision has already been made. I really believe NBC would be crazy to announce a renewal decision before the finale. Look at what kind of interest and revenue being on the bubble is generating.

Hot blonde girlfriend, super agent man, and has a computer in his head -- that's the ultimate geek life, isn't it?

Wouldn't be the same show without the Intersect -- although I bet they change how the intersect works, especially with Version 2.0 being tied to the Roark OS upgrade.

Unfortunately, I have a nasty feeling that Chuck Vs. The Ring isn't going to play out the way I hope it would. I think they will leave us with a nasty Charah feeling in our stomachs. I think that's why Fedak said we'll burn our living rooms. They're gambling more on getting a 3rd season (which I know they will how could they not?) so they're setting up a nasty Charah cliffhanger. :\

I still cannot believe how much has happened this episode!!!

I have two predictions for the next episode:
1. The BuyMore will be no more.
2. Orion will die.

Save Chuck!!!

After rewatching the promo, I really think Sarah is referring to Chuck with her "DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM!" There's an atom bomb's worth of concern and desperation in her voice. The life of the man she loves is in danger.

Also, if anyone can rewatch it, look at everyone's concerning looks in the White Room scenes. Casey and Sarah look like their world's been turned upside down and Chuck looks utterly confused.

Something big is coming...

CHUCK VS THE RING there has to be a second ring involved besides Ellies It may be Chuck propses to Sarah quietly and sarah says she cant there is a new mission. Later at the reception infront of house Chuck sees she decided to stay with him.

If you look at the preview however, there is a strong indication that next episode will be Chuck proving he is a spy w/o the intersect.

Man I am so frustrated. I hate to say it, but by judging by the spoilers I am not sure if I want to watch the finale without knowing the show is coming back. This last episode was so good, that it would be the perfect ending. If they leave a giant cliff hanger and the show doesn't comeback what is the point?

As it has been proven in these 2 seasons, Chuck can complete spy work, despite his lack of training. He might even accomplish things that spies could not accomplish, even without the intersect. However I am saying, that despite his latent abilities to complete the given work, if Beckman, or her CIA equivalent, had the option of Agent Bartowski, or another, already trained agent, they would chose the other agent instantly as it is right now. If the intersect was given to both, again, they would chose the trained agent. Chuck does have what it takes, but his style goes against the grain of the intelligence agencies shown in the show. He lets emotions guide his actions, he does things he thinks are right despite orders. A commanding officer would not choose an operative like that over a trained agent, unless they had a track record of proven results. Beckman most likely still attributes Chuck's successes to his team, and the presence of the intersect. He might be able to apply for training, but that training would defintitely change him from being Chuck. This is why I say that something has to happen making Chuck once again irreplaceable, either leaving him the only intersect, or a very rare type of person is required to be intersected in mass, in order to keep his current association with the government.