The Chair
2021 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Canceled · Netflix
Drama, Comedy
TMDB 6.5 · 163 votes
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
- S01E01Brilliant Mistake2021-08-2030m
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.
- S01E02The Faculty Party2021-08-2030m
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.
- S01E03The Town Hall2021-08-2030m
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.
- S01E04Don't Kill Bill2021-08-2030m
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.
- S01E05The Last Bus in Town2021-08-2030m
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.
- S01E06The Chair2021-08-2030m
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.
