After dominating the movie box office, Glen Powell is coming to television in the new comedy series Chad Powers. The show, inspired by a famous football prank, premieres this week on Hulu. For fans eager to watch, the first two episodes will be available to stream starting Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The series follows a disgraced college quarterback who creates a new identity for a second chance at football glory. With the Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli, behind the scenes, the show mixes sports action with character comedy.
How to Watch Chad Powers on Hulu
The first season of Chad Powers is a Hulu original series, which means you need a Hulu subscription to watch it in the United States. The streaming service offers a few different plans to choose from.
You can sign up for a Hulu subscription with ads for $9.99 per month. If you prefer to watch without ad interruptions, the ad-free plan costs $18.99 per month. New users can often start with a 30-day free trial on the ad-supported plan.
Another way to get Hulu is through The Disney Bundle. This package includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ and starts at $16.99 per month. For viewers who want more, there is also a bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and Max.
Exact Release Time and Schedule
The first two episodes of Chad Powers will be released on Hulu at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) / 9:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Monday, September 29. While this is technically late Monday night on the West Coast, for most of the country it means the show arrives in the early hours of Tuesday, September 30.
The full first season has six episodes. After the two-episode premiere, new episodes will be released weekly every Tuesday. The season finale is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Here is the complete release schedule for the first season:
| Episode Number | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “1st Quarter” | September 30, 2025 |
| 2 | “2nd Quarter” | September 30, 2025 |
| 3 | “3rd Quarter” | October 7, 2025 |
| 4 | “4th Quarter” | October 14, 2025 |
| 5 | “5th Quarter” | October 21, 2025 |
| 6 | “6th Quarter” | October 28, 2025 |
The Story Behind Chad Powers
Chad Powers stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a talented college quarterback whose career ends in disgrace after a major mistake during a championship game. Eight years later, desperate for a second chance, he disguises himself with a wig and prosthetics. He takes on the new identity of “Chad Powers,” a friendly and oddball walk-on trying to make the team at the struggling South Georgia Catfish football program.
The official description for the series premiere, titled “1st Quarter,” sets the stage: “Years after bad boy QB Russ Holliday nuked his college football career, he attempts to walk on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish program disguised as a young man named Chad Powers.”
The character of Chad Powers was originally created by former NFL quarterback Eli Manning. In 2022, for his ESPN+ show Eli’s Places, Manning went undercover in a elaborate disguise to try out as a walk-on at Penn State. The viral prank video, where he presented himself as “Chad Powers,” caught the attention of Glen Powell and became the inspiration for this series.
“Watching the original Chad Powers… one of the things that really surprised me is Eli’s ability to improv,” Glen Powell told The Hollywood Reporter. “And there was a a lot of weird heart in the character.”
Both Eli and Peyton Manning serve as executive producers on the series through their company, Omaha Productions, bringing a layer of football authenticity to the comedy.
Meet the Cast and Characters
Glen Powell leads the cast as the dual characters of Russ Holliday and his alter ego, Chad Powers. Powell also co-created the series and wrote the first episode. He is joined by a strong supporting cast that includes Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson, a teacher and mentor to the team, and Toby Huss as Mike Holliday, Russ’s father.
Other key cast members are Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, a fellow athlete, Clayne Crawford as Coach Dobbs, and Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny, a teammate. The series also features cameo appearances from well-known sports personalities like ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler.
The series aims to balance genuine football action with its comedic story. The goal was to make the sports elements feel real and exciting for viewers.
“What makes this show different is we wanted this thing to be funny and heartfelt but to have the football be legit,” Powell said in an interview.
For fans of college football, comedies, or Glen Powell, Chad Powers offers a new show to add to your watchlist. The first two episodes are now available for streaming on Hulu.
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