The Chair

TV-MA2021•6.5/10

DramaComedy

Ratings

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6.5/10(162)

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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Production

BLB Media, Nice work Ravelli

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

August 20, 2021

Last Aired

August 20, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Brilliant Mistake

Air date: 2021-08-20

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.

The Faculty Party

Air date: 2021-08-20

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 Town Hall

Air date: 2021-08-20

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.

Don't Kill Bill

Air date: 2021-08-20

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.

The Last Bus in Town

Air date: 2021-08-20

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.