The Chair

2021
The Chair

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 Brilliant Mistake Aug 20, 2021

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.

EP2 The Faculty Party Aug 20, 2021

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.

EP3 The Town Hall Aug 20, 2021

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.

EP4 Don't Kill Bill Aug 20, 2021

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.

EP5 The Last Bus in Town Aug 20, 2021

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.

EP6 The Chair Aug 20, 2021

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.
7.2| TV-MA| en| Drama, Comedy
Synopsis

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.

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  • Top Credited Cast
Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Jay Duplass as Bill Dobson
Bob Balaban as Elliot Rentz
Nana Mensah as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Everly Carganilla as Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
David Morse as Paul Larson
Holland Taylor as Joan Hambling