The Chair(2021)

6.6

1 Seasons

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Overview

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.

Created By: Amanda Peet

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Ep 1

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.

20/08/202130 min

Ep 2

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.

20/08/202130 min

Ep 3

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.

20/08/202130 min

Ep 4

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.

20/08/202130 min

Ep 5

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.

20/08/202130 min