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.
Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager (Season 3)
Surveillance Assailant (Episode 1)
Air date: 2010-02-12
Overview: Chad must choose who will be the first "Manager-for-a-day." Chad also debuts a new piece of equipment...
Rockets and Chaos (Episode 2)
Air date: 2010-03-16
Overview: The Marshmallow Bandito is in charge and that means three things: marshmallows, rocket powered grocery carts, and utter chaos.
Lloyd Town (Episode 3)
Air date: 2010-04-15
Overview: Lloyd is manager-for-a-day which means offensive jokes and dumbness.
Nothing Happens (Episode 4)
Air date: 2010-05-06
Overview: Tony is the manager-for-a-day. He has a strange effect on the store.
Return of Clint (Episode 5)
Air date: 2010-06-04
Overview: Nasty man Clint returns to Empire Market with an evil plan.
Vampire Market (Episode 6)
Air date: 2010-07-01
Overview: Chad continues to clash with Clint, who is temporarily the manager of Empire Market and Jeremy finds himself in a dangerous situation. Also, there's a sexy, fancy boy who may or may not be a vampire.
Sick Day (Episode 7)
Air date: 2010-08-05
Overview: Maggie accidentally appoints frequent customer and resident oddball Hal as manager for a day. Chad calls in sick and has strange fever dreams.
The Improvised Episode (Episode 8)
Air date: 2010-09-16
Overview: Totally improvised episode! Champion J Pepper returns to be manager for a day. Improvised shenanigans ensues.
Duel to the Death (Episode 9)
Air date: 2010-10-07
Overview: Chad challenges Clint to a duel to the death. And Commander Wickstrom discovers a deadly threat to Empire Market.
Six Ways To Die (Episode 10)
Air date: 2010-11-06
Overview: Chad faces the threat of 6 live bombs planted in the store on his watch.
