The Chair
★ 6.5 · 2021 · Drama · Comedy
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.
Episodes
1. Brilliant Mistake30m · 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.
2. The Faculty Party30m · 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.
3. The Town Hall30m · 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.
4. Don't Kill Bill30m · 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.
5. The Last Bus in Town30m · 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.
6. The Chair30m · 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.More Like This
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