The Chair
6.5
DramaComedy
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.
WatchEpisodes
1Episode 1Brilliant Mistake
30 min
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.
2Episode 2The Faculty Party
30 min
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.
3Episode 3The Town Hall
30 min
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.
4Episode 4Don't Kill Bill
30 min
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.
5Episode 5The Last Bus in Town
30 min
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.
6Episode 6The Chair
30 min
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.
Actors
Nana Mensah
Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Holland Taylor
Joan Hambling
Sandra Oh
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Jay Duplass
Bill Dobson
Bob Balaban
Elliot Rentz
Everly Carganilla
Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
