The Chair
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.
- Metascore73
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-MA
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Brilliant Mistake
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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
Fri, Aug 20, 2021 30 mins
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.
