The Chair (2021)
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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Episodes
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1. Brilliant Mistake2021-08-20 · 30mWith 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.
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2. The Faculty Party2021-08-20 · 30mTired 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.
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3. The Town Hall2021-08-20 · 30mBill 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.
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4. Don't Kill Bill2021-08-20 · 30mPressure 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.
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5. The Last Bus in Town2021-08-20 · 30mJi-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.
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6. The Chair2021-08-20 · 30mAs 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.
Cast
Sandra OhDr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Nana MensahYasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Jay DuplassBill Dobson
Holland TaylorJoan Hambling
Bob BalabanElliot Rentz
David MorsePaul Larson
Everly CarganillaJu-Hee 'Ju Ju' KimImages
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