Chad Powers just delivered one of TV’s most shocking season finales. Ricky discovers Russ Holliday’s true identity on Oct. 28, 2025. The Hulu comedy ends with an explosive cliffhanger before the big game. Fans are left wanting answers about Season 2.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Episode 6 aired on Hulu as the season finale, titled “6TH QUARTER”
- Ricky (Perry Mattfeld) exposes Chad as Russ Holliday before the Georgia game
- The finale ends on a massive cliffhanger showing the upcoming big game
- Glen Powell and showrunner Michael Waldron have plans for Seasons 2 and 3
- The entire first season is only 6 episodes long and now streaming
What Happened in the Chad Powers Finale?
The finale picks up immediately after Coach Hudson’s heart attack. Ricky panics as she realizes they need a car fast. Chad makes a fateful decision: he reveals himself by showing up in Russ’ Cybertruck. The luxury vehicle is worth $100,000, making it unforgettable.
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Ricky spots the ultra-luxury vehicle and realizes something’s wrong. She tears off Chad’s signature blue wristband and exposes his true tattoo underneath. The look on her face is pure shock. She confronts him directly, saying, “You’re Russ Holliday.” Rather than explain himself, Russ panics and runs away with Danny (Frankie A. Rodriguez).
“I’m sorry I dropped that football at the Rose Bowl. I didn’t mean to, I just got excited. Being Chad was nice. I wasn’t so sad all the time.”
Russ meets his father on a Michael Bay movie set. After explaining the Chad Powers situation, his dad is impressed. He forgives Russ for past mistakes. His father helps apply the prosthetics again. Chad Powers then races to the game to help the team. But Ricky’s anger hasn’t cooled down.
The Shocking Identity Reveal and Its Consequences
When Chad returns, Ricky unleashes her fury on the team bus. She slaps his face hard and calls him out. Her words cut deep: “You’re a pathetic, disgusting, iconic loser.” She threatens to expose everything. But then Russ plays his final card.
Russ threatens Ricky with mutually assured destruction. He explains that if she outs him, the entire season gets vacated. Coach Hudson takes the fall for recruiting an ineligible player. Her father faces serious consequences. Ricky has no choice but to comply. She’s forced into an uncomfortable alliance with Russ.
This dynamic shift is absolutely brilliant storytelling. Ricky wanted to destroy him. Instead, she’s now trapped helping Chad Powers win the big game. The tension between them crackles on screen. They head to face Georgia together despite their hatred. It’s messy, complicated, and darkly funny.
Season Finale Details and Episode Breakdown
The season contains exactly 6 episodes, all now available on Hulu. Each episode runs longer than typical TV sitcom formats. Director Michael Waldron wrote this finale with Luvh Rakhe and Gaelyn Golde.
| Series Information | Details |
| Total Episodes (Season 1) | 6 episodes |
| Finale Episode Title | “6TH QUARTER” |
| Release Date | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | Hulu / Disney+ |
| Main Cast | Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Steve Zahn, Frankie A. Rodriguez |
| Showrunner | Michael Waldron |
| Finale Ending | Cliffhanger before Georgia game |
Michael Waldron explained the decision to end on a cliffhanger. He wanted to accelerate storytelling rather than save big moments. Revealing Ricky’s discovery early creates chaos. The finale puts viewers in “free fall,” not knowing what happens next.
Coach Hudson (Steve Zahn) watches from the hospital with his ex, Tricia (Wynn Everett). He’s confident Chad Powers will deliver. The team faces Georgia Bulldogs in this huge matchup. The actual game result remains a total mystery.
What to Watch For in Potential Season 2
Michael Waldron has major plans if Hulu renews the show. He’s already thinking about Seasons 2 and 3. The story spans one full football season across multiple seasons of TV. That’s at least 3 seasons total planned.
- The Georgia game result will determine everything going forward
- Ricky’s secret alliance with Russ creates massive season 2 potential
- More characters could discover the truth about Chad Powers
- Russ still has one year of eligibility remaining as a junior
- The show drew inspiration from Breaking Bad‘s escalating stakes
Waldron teased that “forces of evil” may close in on the heroes. Chad’s success brings new threats to Russ. The show gets darker and more intense with each season. It won’t be all laughs and football heroics.
Will Chad Powers Return for Season 2?
Both Glen Powell and Michael Waldron want to continue the story. The showrunner confirmed plans exist for multiple seasons. However, Hulu hasn’t officially renewed the series yet. Success metrics will determine the show’s future.
The cliffhanger ending suggests confidence in a renewal. Why end on such a massive moment without resolution? The creators expect to continue. Waldron even joked about the advantage of ending before the Georgia game: if canceled, Bulldogs fans won’t be mad. But cancellation seems unlikely given the buzz.
Fans are already demanding answers online. Will Chad Powers win against Georgia? Will Ricky keep the secret? What happens when more people discover the truth? These questions will fuel discussion until season two arrives. The finale did exactly what great TV should: leave you desperate for more.
Sources
- Decider — Complete episode recap and ending explanation
- The Hollywood Reporter — Showrunner Michael Waldron interview about seasons 2 and 3
- Hulu Official — Series streaming information and episode details
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