Chad Powers Season 1: Glen Powell’s Hilarious Football Comeback Hits Hulu

Hulu’s newest original series, Chad Powers, is redefining the sports comedy genre with a wild blend of prosthetics, pigskin, and personal redemption. Premiering on September 30, 2025, the show stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a once-promising college quarterback whose career imploded after a disastrous championship game.

Eight years later, desperate for a second chance, Holliday reinvents himself as “Chad Powers”—a quirky, mustachioed walk-on with a mysterious past—joining the fictional South Georgia Catfish football team in a last-ditch effort to reclaim his glory.

The series is co-created by Powell and Michael Waldron, best known for Rick and Morty and Loki, and executive-produced by NFL legends Eli and Peyton Manning, whose viral ESPN+ skit inspired the character. That pedigree brings both comedic punch and gridiron authenticity, making Chad Powers a standout in Hulu’s fall lineup.

With its sharp writing, heartfelt performances, and absurd disguises, Chad Powers is already drawing comparisons to Ted Lasso—but with a Southern twist and a bit more chaos. Powell’s portrayal of Holliday/Powers is both hilarious and surprisingly vulnerable, capturing the emotional toll of failure and the absurd lengths we’ll go to for redemption.

Season 1 consists of six episodes, with the first two dropping on premiere day and the rest airing weekly through October 28, 2025. The ensemble cast includes Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, and Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, each adding depth and humor to the Catfish locker room.

Whether you’re a football fanatic or just love a good comeback story, Chad Powers delivers a fresh take on identity, ambition, and second chances—all wrapped in a prosthetic-laced disguise.