Is Chad Powers a real person? Is Hulu’s comedy Chad Powers based on a true story? And what role does Chad Powers ‘ executive producer Eli Manning play in inspiring the show? Here’s what to know about the real-life inspo behind Glen Powell’s titular character.

Welch appears less than five minutes into Chad Powers, when disgraced quarterback Russ Holliday (Glen Powell) runs into her in a club. He's stoked to meet her, howling, "Hawk tuah, spit on that thing!" with glee. Welch, on the other hand, is less than impressed, telling Russ, "Please don't tell people we met."

This article was originally published on showsnob.com as Chad Powers season 1, episode 1 recap: Mrs. Doubtfire meets Friday Night Lights.

Following its two-episode launch, Chad Powers has four episodes left to air, which means Chad Powers Season 1 consists of six episodes total. After the first two episodes of Chad Powers hit Hulu on Tuesday, September 30, new episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays until the finale on October 28.

In an improbable but likable sports-comedy farce, Glen Powell plays a disgraced college football player who transforms himself for a second chance at glory.