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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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Season 1

7.1/10679 votes
Brilliant Mistake
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet
7.1/10569 votes
The Faculty Party
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Amanda Peet, Richard Robbins
7.3/10514 votes
The Town Hall
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet
7.2/10469 votes
Don't Kill Bill
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Richard Robbins
7.5/10477 votes
The Last Bus in Town
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Jennifer Kim
7.6/10527 votes
The Chair
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Gray Longino
Writer: Andrea Troyer