The Chair

August. 20,2021      TV-MA
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2021

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6 Episode

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Episode 1 - Brilliant Mistake
August. 20,2021

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.

Episode 2 - The Faculty Party
August. 20,2021

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.

Episode 3 - The Town Hall
August. 20,2021

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.

Episode 4 - Don't Kill Bill
August. 20,2021

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.

Episode 5 - The Last Bus in Town
August. 20,2021

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.

Episode 6 - The Chair
August. 20,2021

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.

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