Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager (2006)

Name: Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager
Genre: Comedy, Short
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Matt Sloan

Comedy · Short

Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager is an American comedy fan web series created by Aaron Yonda and Matt Sloan, who write, direct and appear in the series, which parodies Star Wars. The show's central character is Chad Vader, the day-shift manager at the fictional supermarket Empire Market, who clashes with his customers and employees. Initially produced for Channel 101, the project was canceled after only two episodes were released. However, Yonda and Sloan decided to continue the story and the project achieved significant popularity following its airing on YouTube. It is largely filmed in Madison, Wisconsin at Willy Street Cooperative. The show has received several awards, including an Official Star Wars Fan Film Award.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (175 votes)
Seasons: 2
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Cast

Matt Sloan Chad Vader

Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

6.80 avg 8 episodes 7.1 → 6.6

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Galaxy Not So Far Away	7.1	17
2	The Date	6.8	12
3	The Night Shift	7.3	15
4	Dog in the Store	6.7	12
5	Drunk	6.4	11
6	New Job	6.8	10
7	Trapped in the Trash	6.7	9
8	Chad Fights Back	6.6	10

Season 2 (2009)

5.88 avg 5 episodes 5.9 → 6.0

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Takeover	5.9	9
2	Laser Trouble	5.7	8
3	Into the Basement	5.8	8
4	The Basement Strikes Back	6.0	7
5	The New Employee	6.0	7