The Chair

Season: 1

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.

Drama, Comedy

1Fri, Aug 20, 2021

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.

2Fri, Aug 20, 2021

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.

3Fri, Aug 20, 2021

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.

4Fri, Aug 20, 2021

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.

5Fri, Aug 20, 2021

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.

6Fri, Aug 20, 2021

The Chair

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.