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.
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Season 1
2006
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01. A Galaxy Not So Far Away
2006-07-10
Chad, managing the day shift, squabbles with his employees and feuds with nemesis Clint, the night manager. Chad asks Clarissa, a cashier, out on a date.
02. The Date
2006-07-31
On a date with Clarissa, Chad explains why he wears a full-body suit. Clint convinces the general manager to give him the day-manager job; Chad, defeated, takes the night shift.
03. The Night Shift
2006-09-01
As Chad works the night shift he grows despondent, especially after Clarissa rebuffs him. Chad and Clint scuffle, and Clint reveals that he is dating Clarissa.
04. Dog In The Store
2006-10-11
After a frustrating evening as night-shift manager, Chad quits Empire Market.
05. Drunk
2006-12-20
Chad drowns his sorrows, then confronts Clint and Clarissa. He resolves to take his own life, but a ghostly presence revives his spirits.
06. New Job
2007-02-16
Chad battles to find meaningful employment.
07. Trapped in the Trash
2007-03-23
Chad and Commander Wickstrom hatch a plan to get Chad's job back.
08. Chad Fights Back
2007-05-11
The long awaited battle between Clint and Chad is finally here. Episode 8, the last episode of Chad Vader: Season 1.
