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Chad

2021 • 4.3 • Comedy • 21m

US • English

A 14-year-old Persian-American boy desperately tries to fit in, cope with his mother's dating life, and figure out his cultural identity.

Cast

Nasim Pedrad

as Chad

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Ella Mika

as Niki

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Saba Homayoon

as Naz

Paul Chahidi

as Hamid

Jake Ryan

as Peter

Alexa Loo

as Denise

Thomas Barbusca

as Reid

Episodes

Pilot

E1 21m

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.

Sword

E2 21m

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

Ikrimah Breakup

E3 21m

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.

K-POP

E4 21m

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

Whiskey Slaps

E5 21m

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

Hamid

E6 21m

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

Lakehouse

E7 21m

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

Finale

E8 21m

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.

Class President

E1 21m

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.

Mr. Worker

E2 21m

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.

Mona

E3 21m

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.

Señor Doobs

E4 21m

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.

Third Wheel

E5 21m

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.

The Dance

E6 21m

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.

New Brother

E7 21m

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.

Maman Bozorg

E8 21m

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.

American Boy

E9 22m

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.

Class Trip

E10 23m

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.