Series synopsis
Chad is an American comedy television series that premiered on TBS on April 6, 2021. It ended on January 19, 2024. It was created by Nasim Pedrad. It stars Nasim Pedrad, Ella Mika, Saba Homayoon and Paul Chahidi.
Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager is an American comedy fan web series created by Aaron Yonda and Matt Sloan, who write, direct and appear in the series, which parodies Star Wars. The show's central character is Chad Vader, the day-shift manager at the fictional supermarket Empire Market, who clashes with his customers and employees. Initially produced for Channel 101, the project was canceled after only two episodes were released. However, Yonda and Sloan decided to continue the story and the proje ...
Premise
Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager is an American comedy fan web series created by Aaron Yonda and Matt Sloan, who write, direct and appear in the series, which parodies Star Wars. The show's central character is Chad Vader, the day-shift manager at the fictional supermarket Empire Market, who clashes with his customers and employees. Initially produced for Channel 101, the project was canceled after only two episodes were released. However, Yonda and Sloan decided to continue the story and the project achieved significant popularity following its airing on YouTube. It is largely filmed in Madison, Wisconsin at Willy Street Cooperative. The show has received several awards, including an Official Star Wars Fan Film Award.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nasim Pedrad as Chad
- Ella Mika as Niki
- Saba Homayoon as Naz
- Paul Chahidi as Hamid
- Jake Ryan as Peter
- Alexa Loo as Denise
- Armani Jackson as Joey
- Brandie Sylfae as Mrs. Murphy
Supporting cast
- Thomas Barbusca as Reid
- Xaria Dotson as Lisa
- Aidan Laprete as Kevin
- Madeleine Arthur as Marjorie
Guest cast
- Xaria Dotson as Lisa
- Aidan Laprete as Kevin
- Madeleine Arthur as Marjorie
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 11 | August 14, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| Season 1 | 8 | April 6, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 19, 2024 | January 19, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 10 | February 12, 2010 | November 6, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 10 | June 19, 2012 | December 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chocolate Rain Chad Vader covers "Chocolate Rain". |
August 14, 2007 |
| 2 |
From Good to Most Impressive: Employee Training Video 001 Chad explains the proper way to deal with spies in the produce section, with multiple choice. |
May 19, 2008 |
| 3 |
Custodial Empowerment and You: Employee Training Video 002 Chad gives Empire Market janitor "Weird Jimmy" the job of training you how to mop. #2 in the Chad Vader training video series. |
June 10, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Eager to make his mark on his first day of high school, Chad spins a lie about his summer that quickly spirals out of control. |
April 6, 2021 |
| 2 |
Sword Chad receives a special gift from his estranged father, but when he uses it to gain social capital at school, his plans go awry. |
April 13, 2021 |
| 3 |
Ikrimah Breakup When his mom breaks up with her boyfriend and Chad's left without a father figure, Chad does everything in his power to win him back. |
April 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Class President It's sophomore year for newly elected class president Chad Amani. On top of the world after a summer of hanging with the cool kids, Chad fights to contain a secret that could destroy his popularity. |
January 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mr. Worker Reeling from his school suspension, Chad is devastated to find that his mom has taken away all of his devices. On a downward spiral and in need of some serious guidance, Chad is sent to work at his Uncle Hamid's Persian rug store. |
January 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
Mona Chad becomes a peer helper to Mona, a new student from France who's also Persian. Chad tries to teach Mona how to navigate life in an American high school but winds up offending her, causing Chad to make a grand gesture to apologize. |
January 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Surveillance Assailant Chad must choose who will be the first "Manager-for-a-day." Chad also debuts a new piece of equipment... |
February 12, 2010 |
| 2 |
Rockets and Chaos The Marshmallow Bandito is in charge and that means three things: marshmallows, rocket powered grocery carts, and utter chaos. |
March 16, 2010 |
| 3 |
Lloyd Town Lloyd is manager-for-a-day which means offensive jokes and dumbness. |
April 15, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Return of Weird Jimmy Chad Vader Season 4 begins! |
June 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Possession of Weird Jimmy The ghost of Weird Jimmy possesses his brother Johnny and Chad has an important decision to make. |
June 26, 2012 |
| 3 |
Commander Wickstrom Returns Jeremy tells the harrowing tale of his spiritual journey of discovery. |
July 2, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2021 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday |