If you need a new show to watch, Chad Powers is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s Ted Lasso meets Mrs. Doubtfire with a football twist, and Glen Powell is your leading man.
Inspired by the character made famous by Eli Manning, the show follows disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday. He goes undercover to try out and eventually walk onto the South Georgia football team following a devastating loss nearly a decade ago at the Rose Bowl. But will all the lies finally catch up to him? We’ll have to wait until the finale on October 28 to find out…
And just like the winning plays on the field, every episode is filled with inspiring (and sometimes hilarious) one-liners. Here are the most memorable quotes from Season 1 so far:
1.
“Russ, you’re still my favorite player!” —Kid on the sidelines
2.
“You’re just not a dick they’re prepared to suck.” —Tyler
3.
“If you’re gonna do this, you must do it with intent.” —Danny
4.
“I wanna believe that we’re all human, and no one is beyond second chances.” —Danny
5.
“You know, in this helmet I feel strong, powerful.” —Chad
6.
“It shouldn’t matter what other people think, you get to decide who you are.” —Ricky
7.
“Without football, I don’t know who I am.” —Chad
8.
“Great players don’t just lead on the field.” —Coach Hudson
9.
“We all come from the woods when you think about it.” —Chad
10.
“Fear’s a tricky thing. It makes us believe that it is impossible, it’s untenable to lose. And yet, losses in this game are inescapable.” —Coach Hudson
11.
“At some point, the forgiveness runs out.” —Chad’s dad
12.
“Every up, every down, every choice, every mistake carried you here to this spot where you belong.” —Coach Hudson
13.
“Life is a river, son.” —Coach Hudson
14.
“I like you, Powers. But you are a puzzle.” —Coach Hudson
15.
“You’re falling for the coach’s daughter like a f–king Taylor Swift song.” —Danny
16.
“Don’t get me wrong, I like that you’re good, but I’d like you even if you weren’t.” —Ricky
17.
“You know, all anyone deserves is to be happy, however they get there.” —Wendy
18.
“You showed me who I really am.” —Chad
What do you think of the show so far? Share your thoughts in the comments!