The Chair
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.6
Released
8/20/2021
Duration
0h 30m
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Country
United States of America
Cast
Nana Mensah, Holland Taylor, Sandra Oh
Overview
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.
The Chair
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.6Released
8/20/2021
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Cast
Nana Mensah, Holland Taylor, Sandra Oh
Duration
0h 30m
Country
United States of America
Overview
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
EP 1AvailableBrilliant 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.
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.
EP 2AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 3AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 4AvailableDon'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.
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.
EP 5AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 6AvailableThe 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.
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.
Cast
Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Nana Mensah
Joan Hambling
Holland Taylor
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Sandra Oh
Bill Dobson
Jay Duplass
Elliot Rentz
Bob Balaban
Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
Everly Carganilla
Paul Larson
