The Chair
At a major university, the first woman of color to lead an English department faces relentless demands and soaring expectations as the program struggles. Balancing authority, scrutiny, and day-to-day pressures, she tries to hold everything together while the department’s problems compound.
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Season 1
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E1
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m -
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E2
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m -
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E3
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m -
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E4
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m -
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E5
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m -
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E6
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.
Aug 20, 2021 · 30m
