The Chair
6.6·2021 - 2021·30m·1S·canceled
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.
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.
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.
6.9
Avg Rating
6
Rated Episodes
7.4
Best: S1E1
6.7
Worst: S1E4
Brilliant Mistake
S1 E1
The Last Bus in Town
S1 E5
The Chair
S1 E6
Don't Kill Bill
S1 E4
The Town Hall
S1 E3
The Faculty Party
S1 E2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
