The WORST episodes of Chad

Every episode of Chad ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Chad!

Chad, a 14-year-old Persian boy, navigates his first year of high school on a mission to become popular. Chad's friendships and sanity are pushed to the limits as he uses every tactic at his disposal to befriend the cool kids, while enduring his mother's new dating life and reconciling with his cultural identity.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: The Roku ChannelStatus: Ended

Pilot

5.65

63 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2021

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.

Directors: Rhys Thomas

Writer: Nasim Pedrad, Rob Rosell

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Ikrimah Breakup

6.28

25 votes

#2 - Ikrimah Breakup

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2021

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.

Directors: LP

Writer: Dave King

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Sword

6.47

34 votes

#3 - Sword

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021

Chad receives a special gift from his estranged father, but when he uses it to gain social capital at school, his plans go horribly awry.

Directors: Rhys Thomas

Writer: Nasim Pedrad

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Lakehouse

6.64

22 votes

#4 - Lakehouse

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2021

Chad’s dream of becoming popular is finally within grasp after he receives an invite to a boys’ weekend at Reid’s Lakehouse.

Directors: LP

Writer: Lindsay Golder

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Whiskey Slaps

6.70

20 votes

#5 - Whiskey Slaps

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2021

When Chad discovers his little sister Niki is far more mature than him, he’s faced with either growing up or falling further behind.

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Finale

6.75

28 votes

#6 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2021

When the entire school thinks Chad’s been the victim of a hate crime, he’s forced to choose between his newfound popularity and the truth.

Directors: Rhys Thomas

Writer: Nasim Pedrad

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Hamid

6.82

22 votes

#7 - Hamid

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2021

Desperate to score the newest LeBron sneakers, Chad finds himself on a wild and unexpected adventure with his uncle Hamid.

Directors: Paul Briganti

Writer: Brian Kratz, Joshua Corey

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K-POP

6.88

26 votes

#8 - K-POP

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2021

In search of his identity, Chad joins Asian Appreciation Club and stumbles onto the world and wonder of K-Pop.

Directors: Jordan Kim

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Class President

7.09

11 votes

#9 - Class President

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2024

Chad returns from the summer break and must figure out his role as the newly elected class president.

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Mr. Worker

7.10

10 votes

#10 - Mr. Worker

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2024

Chad is suspended from school and devastated when his mom takes away all of his devices. On a downward spiral and in need of some guidance, Chad is sent to work at his Uncle Hamid's Persian rug store.

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The Dance

7.13

8 votes

#11 - The Dance

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2024

When Chad's prom-posal to Mona fails, he tries to save face by going to the school dance with his sister’s scary friend. Chad accidentally captivates his date, who tries to ruin his chances with Mona.

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American Boy

7.22

9 votes

#12 - American Boy

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/19/2024

Before a class trip to Vancouver, Chad learns he's not a US citizen. To help Chad avoid embarrassment, Hamid calls on an old friend. When plans go awry, Chad and Hamid must deal with the consequences.

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Mona

7.22

9 votes

#13 - Mona

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2024

Chad helps Mona, a new student from France who’s also Persian, navigate life at an American high school. When he winds up offending her, Chad needs to make a grand gesture to apologize.

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Third Wheel

7.33

9 votes

#14 - Third Wheel

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/19/2024

Chad thinks Peter and Denise's relationship is moving too fast, so he tries to set some ground rules in order to slow them down. When those fail, Chad has to support Peter's big step toward adulthood.

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New Brother

7.38

8 votes

#15 - New Brother

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2024

With Peter's help, Chad tries to discover the identity of his mom's new boyfriend. After a few leads and interrogations, Chad realizes she's dating someone who might be to his own social advantage.

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Maman Bozorg

7.43

7 votes

#16 - Maman Bozorg

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/19/2024

When Chad's grandmother visits from Iran, she complicates Chad's plan to impress Mona, and Chad must reconcile the expectations of being a Persian man with the realities of being an American teenager.

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Señor Doobs

7.50

10 votes

#17 - Señor Doobs

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2024

Chad finds himself at odds with the school's beloved Spanish teacher. After the teacher confiscates a cherished item, Chad must try to get it back while walking the line between right and wrong.

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Class Trip

7.57

7 votes

#18 - Class Trip

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2024

On a class trip to the Vancouver Aquarium, Peter and Denise coach Chad on how to express his feelings to Mona, but when she shares her summer plans, Chad realizes he must act quickly to get his girl.

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