Chad Powers season 1 episode 3 release date and time, what's next, and everything you need to know

Russ Holliday's journey as a quarterback seems to be full of chaos and risks in Chad Powers season 1. The series premiered with two episodes on September 30, 2025, and introduced global viewers to Russ's story and his transformation into the titular character.

The series is based on a real-life disguise by NFL star Eli Manning for his show Eli's Places season 2. From unique characters to confusing challenges, the first two episodes showed everything that turned Russ into Chad.

For the viewers awaiting to witness what's next for Russ, Chad Powers season 1 episode 3, 3rd Quarter, will release on October 7, 2025, on Hulu.

When does Chad Powers season 1 episode 3 come out? U.S. release timings explored

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Episodes 1 and 2 introduced the audience to Russ Holliday and his unusual steps for a second chance in his sporting career. Behind the heavy prosthetics are big secrets that Russ must hide. But the task is not going to be easy, with many twists and turns coming his way.

Chad Powers season 1 will explore all the danger zones that Russ will have to enter to keep his secret life as Chad going. Continuing the character's journey, the third episode will release on October 7, 2025, at 12 am PT/3 am ET.

The episode will drop in the U.S. on Hulu. For the users who are yet to subscribe to the platform, an ad-inclusive plan is available for $9.99/month or $99.99/year. For ad-free streaming, the plan is priced at $18.99 per month. Other offers and bundle plans can also be checked by interested viewers. International viewers can watch the show on Disney+.

How many episodes are left in Chad Powers season 1?

Chad Powers season 1 has unveiled two episodes so far. It began by showing the messy downfall of Russ and how eight years later, he still sought an opportunity in the sport. The transformation was not easy for him, with the coaches and young teammates bringing challenges at every step.

The journey has just begun for the protagonist, and viewers can expect to see more of his adventures ahead in the upcoming episodes. With a total of six episodes, there are four more left to release in the coming weeks.

Here's the complete list of upcoming episodes and when they will arrive:

Episode Number	Title	Release Date
3	3rd Quarter	October 7, 2025
4	4th Quarter	October 14, 2025
5	5th Quarter	October 21, 2025
6	6th Quarter	October 28, 2025

A brief recap of Chad Powers season 1 episodes 1 and 2

A still from the series (Image via Hulu)

Chad Powers season 1 episode 1 began with exploring what went wrong in Russ Holliday's career as a quarterback. While he was in his prime, he made a grave mistake during a match that cost his team heavily. In a fit of anger, he also got violent with a fan, leading to an altercation with a young child and his father, the kid being a cancer patient. This drew massive backlash from his fans, bringing his career to an end.

Eight years later, he was still trying to fight his fate and return to the sport. While his father, manager, and other acquaintances urged him to give up on football, he got an unusual idea. Coach Hudson's tryouts for the South Georgia Catfish team became a ray of hope for him. However, he used his father's prosthetics and adopted a fake identity of Chad Powers to appear in the tryouts.

While things worked out for him at the selections, he faced several challenges as well as new opportunities in episode 2. Characters like Coach Hudson, Ricky, Danny, and more also bring unique twists to Russ' journey.

Russ and Danny make more efforts to keep the former's identity as Chad convincing for the others. As he gets invited to a pool party by the coach, protecting his prosthetics becomes important. Towards the end, Coach Hudson reveals that while Chad was not chosen as quarterback for the team, he remained a reserve. While this brings Russ close to giving up, he returns to the field at the end, ready to take on all the curveballs thrown his way.

Major developments to expect in Chad Powers season 1 episode 3

Russ has decided to continue his journey as Chad for longer, which means that things are not going to be easy ahead in Chad Powers season 1. The other characters find Chad peculiar, but his performance makes him stand out. There could be a lot more twists and turns waiting for the protagonist in the third episode of the series.

Here are some expected developments for episode 3:

While he did not get his desired position as the quarterback yet, Russ has returned to the team as a reserve at the end of episode 2. The next one may explore all the efforts he would make to reach his goal.
Russ's real identity and his disguise remain one of the main challenges that will lead to more chaos in episode 3.
Coach Hudson's personal life seems to be at stake while he tries to save his football team. His story could be further explored in the series.
Ricky has been a prominent character who has not been able to work to her caliber yet in the series. More about her struggles and her role in Chad's journey may be revealed in episode 3.

While these points remain prominent, viewers can look forward to more unexpected happenings to come ahead in the next episode.

Watch Chad Powers season 1 on Hulu and Disney+.