The Chair

Season 12021

At a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.

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6 Episodes

    E01 Brilliant Mistake

    With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together.

    August 20, 2021

    E02 The Faculty Party

    Tired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke’s staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree. A video from Bill's lecture causes a stir.

    August 20, 2021

    E03 The Town Hall

    Bill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn. Joan starts a fire. A dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position.

    August 20, 2021

    E04 Don't Kill Bill

    Pressure mounts for Ji-Yoon to turn the department around after Bill's suspension. The hiring of a new professor undermines Yaz's chance at tenure.

    August 20, 2021

    E05 The Last Bus in Town

    Ji-Yoon visits Pembroke's new lecturer as Bill joins in on a Korean tradition. The tenured professors band together, and Yaz receives an enticing offer.

    August 20, 2021

    E06 The Chair

    As his hearing approaches, Bill's academic future comes into question. Ji-Yoon's revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department.

    August 20, 2021
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