Chad Powers
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Chad Powers is an American sports comedy television series created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, starring Powell in the titular role. Developed from an Omaha Productions skit by Eli Manning, the show follows Russ Holliday after he disgraces himself on the field while serving as a star quarterback at a major college program. After ruining his reputation, Holliday undergoes a physical transformation, with the help of prosthetics and a wig, to disguise his identity in order to join the floundering football team at a small school under the name of Chad Powers. The cast includes Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, Perry Mattfeld, Clayne Crawford, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Colton Ryan, Keese Wilson, Xavier Mills and Quentin Plair. It premiered on Hulu on September 30, 2025. In December 2025, the series was renewed for a second season which is slated to premiere in 2026.
Infobox
Genre
Comedy
Created by
Glen Powell & Michael Waldron
Based on
Eli's Places Segment by ESPN Omaha Productions
Starring
Glen Powell Perry Mattfeld Quentin Plair Wynn Everett Frankie Rodriguez Steve Zahn
Music by
Natalie Holt
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Michael Waldron Adam Fasullo Glen Powell Eli Manning Peyton Manning Jamie Horowitz Ben Brown Burke Magnus Brian Lockhart Kati Fernandez Tony Yacenda Luvh Rakhe
Producer
Alex Orr
Cinematography
Mark Schwartzbard Jeffrey Waldron
Editors
Patrick Tuck Max Koepke Julio Perez
Running time
27–40 minutes
Production companies
Anomaly Pictures Barnstorm ESPN Omaha Productions 20th Television
Network
Hulu
Release
September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30) – present
Tables
· Episodes › Season 1 (2025)
1
1
No.
1
Title
"1st Quarter"
Directed by
Tony Yacenda
Written by
Glen Powell & Michael Waldron
Original release date
September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30)
Prod.
code
1NJK01
Russ Holliday rushes to a touchdown as a star collegiate quarterback. He inadvertently drops the ball before the end zone, however, leading the opposing team to grab the ball and win the championship game. A distraught Russ gets into an altercation with a fan on the sidelines, tipping the fan over a boy in a wheelchair who has cancer. Eight years l
Russ Holliday rushes to a touchdown as a star collegiate quarterback. He inadvertently drops the ball before the end zone, however, leading the opposing team to grab the ball and win the championship game. A distraught Russ gets into an altercation with a fan on the sidelines, tipping the fan over a boy in a wheelchair who has cancer. Eight years l
No.
Russ Holliday rushes to a touchdown as a star collegiate quarterback. He inadvertently drops the ball before the end zone, however, leading the opposing team to grab the ball and win the championship game. A distraught Russ gets into an altercation with a fan on the sidelines, tipping the fan over a boy in a wheelchair who has cancer. Eight years l
2
2
No.
2
Title
"2nd Quarter"
Directed by
Tony Yacenda
Written by
Michael Waldron & Paloma Lamb
Original release date
September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30)
Prod.
code
1NJK02
Russ obtains a fake id with the help of Danny. On the team, Chad is competing against the earnest and friendly Gerry for the position of starting quarterback. Coach Hudson tells Chad to show leadership and invites him to a team barbecue at his house. A pool party and water balloon fight ensue, posing a risk for Chad's disguise. Meanwhile, Ricky is
Russ obtains a fake id with the help of Danny. On the team, Chad is competing against the earnest and friendly Gerry for the position of starting quarterback. Coach Hudson tells Chad to show leadership and invites him to a team barbecue at his house. A pool party and water balloon fight ensue, posing a risk for Chad's disguise. Meanwhile, Ricky is
No.
Russ obtains a fake id with the help of Danny. On the team, Chad is competing against the earnest and friendly Gerry for the position of starting quarterback. Coach Hudson tells Chad to show leadership and invites him to a team barbecue at his house. A pool party and water balloon fight ensue, posing a risk for Chad's disguise. Meanwhile, Ricky is
3
3
No.
3
Title
"3rd Quarter"
Directed by
Payman Benz
Written by
Jamie Lee
Original release date
October 7, 2025 (2025-10-07)
Prod.
code
1NJK03
In the first game of the season, Chad stays on the sidelines as a backup while Gerry takes the quarterback position. The team plays poorly, with Gerry struggling to make passes. Ricky presents an idea to turn the game around that would involve replacing Gerry with Chad. Her ideas are dismissed by the other coaches, and she is told to get off the fi
In the first game of the season, Chad stays on the sidelines as a backup while Gerry takes the quarterback position. The team plays poorly, with Gerry struggling to make passes. Ricky presents an idea to turn the game around that would involve replacing Gerry with Chad. Her ideas are dismissed by the other coaches, and she is told to get off the fi
No.
In the first game of the season, Chad stays on the sidelines as a backup while Gerry takes the quarterback position. The team plays poorly, with Gerry struggling to make passes. Ricky presents an idea to turn the game around that would involve replacing Gerry with Chad. Her ideas are dismissed by the other coaches, and she is told to get off the fi
4
4
No.
4
Title
"4th Quarter"
Directed by
Payman Benz
Written by
Ben Dougan
Original release date
October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14)
Prod.
code
1NJK04
The Catfish are in Knoxville the night before a game. Russ needs to obtain glue for his disguise before curfew at 11 pm. He and Danny steal a cheerleader's car to search for the glue. They end up at the hospital after Russ cuts his hand. He and Danny fight, leading Danny to leave. Russ steals medical adhesive from the hospital to use in the disguis
The Catfish are in Knoxville the night before a game. Russ needs to obtain glue for his disguise before curfew at 11 pm. He and Danny steal a cheerleader's car to search for the glue. They end up at the hospital after Russ cuts his hand. He and Danny fight, leading Danny to leave. Russ steals medical adhesive from the hospital to use in the disguis
No.
The Catfish are in Knoxville the night before a game. Russ needs to obtain glue for his disguise before curfew at 11 pm. He and Danny steal a cheerleader's car to search for the glue. They end up at the hospital after Russ cuts his hand. He and Danny fight, leading Danny to leave. Russ steals medical adhesive from the hospital to use in the disguis
5
5
No.
5
Title
"5th Quarter"
Directed by
Tony Yacenda
Written by
Jordan Mendoza
Original release date
October 21, 2025 (2025-10-21)
Prod.
code
1NJK05
Chad has an awkward interview with College Gameday, who are in South Georgia, featuring the 5-0 Catfish. Frustrated with the double life, Russ goes to a bar and hooks up with a woman who approaches him. The woman tells Russ that everybody deserves to be happy, which influences Russ to lean further into the Chad Powers persona. The next day, Chad go
Chad has an awkward interview with College Gameday, who are in South Georgia, featuring the 5-0 Catfish. Frustrated with the double life, Russ goes to a bar and hooks up with a woman who approaches him. The woman tells Russ that everybody deserves to be happy, which influences Russ to lean further into the Chad Powers persona. The next day, Chad go
No.
Chad has an awkward interview with College Gameday, who are in South Georgia, featuring the 5-0 Catfish. Frustrated with the double life, Russ goes to a bar and hooks up with a woman who approaches him. The woman tells Russ that everybody deserves to be happy, which influences Russ to lean further into the Chad Powers persona. The next day, Chad go
6
6
No.
6
Title
"6th Quarter"
Directed by
Michael Waldron
Written by
Luvh Rakhe & Gaelyn Golde
Original release date
October 28, 2025 (2025-10-28)
Prod.
code
1NJK06
While Coach Hudson suffers a heart attack, Chad realizes he must drive him to the hospital in his Cybertruck. Ricky, upon seeing the vehicle, realizes that Chad is really Russ Holliday. At practice, Ricky removes Chad's armband, revealing an arm tattoo that Russ is known to have. Chad leaves practice and tells Danny that he's been caught and is lea
While Coach Hudson suffers a heart attack, Chad realizes he must drive him to the hospital in his Cybertruck. Ricky, upon seeing the vehicle, realizes that Chad is really Russ Holliday. At practice, Ricky removes Chad's armband, revealing an arm tattoo that Russ is known to have. Chad leaves practice and tells Danny that he's been caught and is lea
No.
While Coach Hudson suffers a heart attack, Chad realizes he must drive him to the hospital in his Cybertruck. Ricky, upon seeing the vehicle, realizes that Chad is really Russ Holliday. At practice, Ricky removes Chad's armband, revealing an arm tattoo that Russ is known to have. Chad leaves practice and tells Danny that he's been caught and is lea
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
| 1 | "1st Quarter" | Tony Yacenda | Glen Powell & Michael Waldron | September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30) | 1NJK01 |
| Russ Holliday rushes to a touchdown as a star collegiate quarterback. He inadvertently drops the ball before the end zone, however, leading the opposing team to grab the ball and win the championship game. A distraught Russ gets into an altercation with a fan on the sidelines, tipping the fan over a boy in a wheelchair who has cancer. Eight years l | |||||
| 2 | "2nd Quarter" | Tony Yacenda | Michael Waldron & Paloma Lamb | September 30, 2025 (2025-09-30) | 1NJK02 |
| Russ obtains a fake id with the help of Danny. On the team, Chad is competing against the earnest and friendly Gerry for the position of starting quarterback. Coach Hudson tells Chad to show leadership and invites him to a team barbecue at his house. A pool party and water balloon fight ensue, posing a risk for Chad's disguise. Meanwhile, Ricky is | |||||
| 3 | "3rd Quarter" | Payman Benz | Jamie Lee | October 7, 2025 (2025-10-07) | 1NJK03 |
| In the first game of the season, Chad stays on the sidelines as a backup while Gerry takes the quarterback position. The team plays poorly, with Gerry struggling to make passes. Ricky presents an idea to turn the game around that would involve replacing Gerry with Chad. Her ideas are dismissed by the other coaches, and she is told to get off the fi | |||||
| 4 | "4th Quarter" | Payman Benz | Ben Dougan | October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14) | 1NJK04 |
| The Catfish are in Knoxville the night before a game. Russ needs to obtain glue for his disguise before curfew at 11 pm. He and Danny steal a cheerleader's car to search for the glue. They end up at the hospital after Russ cuts his hand. He and Danny fight, leading Danny to leave. Russ steals medical adhesive from the hospital to use in the disguis | |||||
| 5 | "5th Quarter" | Tony Yacenda | Jordan Mendoza | October 21, 2025 (2025-10-21) | 1NJK05 |
| Chad has an awkward interview with College Gameday, who are in South Georgia, featuring the 5-0 Catfish. Frustrated with the double life, Russ goes to a bar and hooks up with a woman who approaches him. The woman tells Russ that everybody deserves to be happy, which influences Russ to lean further into the Chad Powers persona. The next day, Chad go | |||||
| 6 | "6th Quarter" | Michael Waldron | Luvh Rakhe & Gaelyn Golde | October 28, 2025 (2025-10-28) | 1NJK06 |
| While Coach Hudson suffers a heart attack, Chad realizes he must drive him to the hospital in his Cybertruck. Ricky, upon seeing the vehicle, realizes that Chad is really Russ Holliday. At practice, Ricky removes Chad's armband, revealing an arm tattoo that Russ is known to have. Chad leaves practice and tells Danny that he's been caught and is lea | |||||
· Reception › Accolades
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Category
Best Hairstyling – Television
Nominee(s)
Chad Powers
Result
Won
Best Makeup – Television
Best Makeup – Television
Year
Best Makeup – Television
Award
Nominated
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Year
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Best Original Score – TV Show/Limited Series
Category
Natalie Holt
Nominee(s)
Nominated
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
GLAAD Media Awards
Category
Outstanding New TV Series
Nominee(s)
Chad Powers
Result
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Year
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Category
Glen Powell
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Year
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Best Comedy Trailer – TV/Streaming Series
Category
"Redemption" (Hulu / Create Advertising Group)
Nominee(s)
Pending
Best Comedy TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Best Comedy TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Year
Best Comedy TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Award
"Power Surge" (Hulu / X/AV)
Category
Pending
Best Viral Campaign – TV/Streaming Series
Best Viral Campaign – TV/Streaming Series
Year
Best Viral Campaign – TV/Streaming Series
Award
Digital Campaign (Hulu / X/AV)
Category
Pending
Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Year
Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series
Award
"This is Chad Powers" (Hulu Originals)
Category
Pending
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Year
Satellite Awards
Award
Best Actor in a Series – Comedy or Musical
Category
Glen Powell
Nominee(s)
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | Astra Creative Arts Awards | Best Hairstyling – Television | Chad Powers | Won | |
| Best Makeup – Television | Nominated | ||||
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Score – TV Show/Limited Series | Natalie Holt | Nominated | ||
| 2026 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding New TV Series | Chad Powers | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Glen Powell | Nominated | ||
| Golden Trailer Awards | Best Comedy Trailer – TV/Streaming Series | "Redemption" (Hulu / Create Advertising Group) | Pending | ||
| Best Comedy TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series | "Power Surge" (Hulu / X/AV) | Pending | |||
| Best Viral Campaign – TV/Streaming Series | Digital Campaign (Hulu / X/AV) | Pending | |||
| Most Original TV Spot – TV/Streaming Series | "This is Chad Powers" (Hulu Originals) | Pending | |||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series – Comedy or Musical | Glen Powell | Nominated |
References
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/arts/television/chad-powers-eli-manning-hulu.html
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/glen-powell-chad-powers-hulu-first-look-1236115677/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/glen-powell-hulu-series-chad-powers-cast-clayne-crawford-toby-huss-colton-ryan-xavier-mills-1236138416/
- E! Onlinehttps://www.eonline.com/news/1425887/golden-globes-2026-nominations-full-list
- The Futon Critichttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/chad-powers/listings/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/08/chad-powers-first-look-glen-powell-hulu-comedy-series-eli-manning-sketch-1236048152/
- Film Music Reporterhttps://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/12/28/natalie-holt-scoring-hulus-chad-powers/
- Murtha Skouras Agencyhttps://murthaskouras.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tuck-Patrick-5.pdf
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/glen-powell-chad-powers-renewed-season-2-hulu-1236526744/
- Feature Firsthttps://featurefirst.net/chad-powers-season-2-begins-production/
- Deadlone Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/michael-waldron-deal-20th-television-chad-powers-season-2-1236871358/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/05/chad-powers-hulu-premiere-date-1236394526/
- CinemaBlendhttps://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/glen-powell-message-fans-after-chad-powers-hits-no-1-hulu-disney
- TVision Insightshttps://www.tvisioninsights.com/signal/the-tvision-signal-oct-9-2025
- TVision Insightshttps://www.tvisioninsights.com/signal/the-tvision-power-score-oct-17-2025
- Media Play Newshttps://www.mediaplaynews.com/peacemaker-remains-in-top-spot-for-third-consecutive-week-on-weekly-whip-us-streaming-originals-chart-through-oct-12/
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- ComingSoonhttps://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2070078-hulu-renews-hit-tv-show-with-a-list-star-season-2
- Chad Powershttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/chad_powers/s01