The South Georgia Catfish face an unexpected opponent in the latest episode of Chad Powers—a simple bottle of glue. Episode 4, titled “Fourth Quarter,” shifts the action from the football field to a chaotic nighttime mission to save Chad Powers’ secret identity. The episode sees Russ Holliday and his friend Danny scrambling to find prosthetic adhesive after their supply runs out right before an important away game.
The Glue Mission Begins
The crisis starts when Danny realizes the cap on the prosthetic glue has been left off, drying out the crucial solution. With the team in Tennessee for an away game and a strict 11 p.m. bed check looming, Russ and Danny have only a few hours to find more glue. Their first stop is a local Spirit Halloween store, but their hopes are dashed when they see another customer buying the last bottle.
The customer is a fan of the rival team, using the glue for his own mascot prosthetics. In a moment of desperation, Russ creates a distraction while Danny swipes the glue from the man’s shopping cart. Their victory is short-lived. When they return to the car they borrowed from a cheerleader, they find the window smashed and the bag containing Russ’s prosthetic gear stolen.
A Night of Chaos and Conflict
Using a phone-tracking app to find Danny’s stolen AirPods, the duo locates the stolen bag at a nearby house. While retrieving the scattered pieces of Chad’s face, Russ cuts his hand on broken glass. The injury forces a trip to the emergency room, where the pressure of the night boils over.
Frustrated and in pain, Russ’s old ego surfaces. He barks orders at Danny, who has been his biggest supporter. Danny, hurt by the ingratitude, snaps back and leaves Russ at the hospital. This confrontation becomes a turning point in their friendship, forcing both to see each other more clearly.
Actor Frankie A. Rodriguez, who plays Danny, highlighted the shift in their dynamic, noting that this episode shows Danny standing up to Russ and that they finally see each other as real people, not just partners in a scheme.
Alone, Russ takes matters into his own hands, stealing medical adhesive and supplies from the hospital before rushing back to the hotel. Meanwhile, Danny covers for Russ’s absence during the coach’s room check by pretending to be him, a crucial act of loyalty that saves their secret.
A Key Meeting and Growing Suspicion
While sneaking back into the hotel, Russ bumps into Coach Ricky. She immediately recognizes him as the disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday. Instead of being starstruck by his past fame, she compliments his playing style. In a genuine moment, Russ gives Ricky personal advice, encouraging her to reconcile with her father, Coach Hudson.
This brief encounter has significant consequences. Ricky takes his advice and makes up with her dad before the game. However, the oddly personal nature of Russ’s counsel seems to make her suspicious. The episode ends with Ricky searching for information about Russ Holliday on the internet, hinting that she may be starting to connect him to Chad Powers.
Teamwork Saves the Day
Back in their hotel room, Russ apologizes to Danny for his behavior. The two stay up all night working together to create an entirely new prosthetic face for Chad, using the medical adhesive Russ took from the hospital. Their hard work pays off. The next day, Chad Powers is back on the field and leads the Catfish to a victory against Tennessee.
The episode solidifies the friendship between Russ and Danny, showing that their partnership is about more than just maintaining a disguise. Despite the win, the final scene with Ricky suggests that the secret of Chad Powers may not be safe for long.
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