The Chair

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-08-20

Last Air Date: 2021-08-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Nana Mensah as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Holland Taylor as Joan Hambling
Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Jay Duplass as Bill Dobson
Bob Balaban as Elliot Rentz
Everly Carganilla as Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
David Morse as Paul Larson
Ron Crawford as Professor McHale
Jordan Tyson as Capri
Ji Yong Lee as Habi

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Brilliant Mistake (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.
Ep. 2: The Faculty Party (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.
Ep. 3: The Town Hall (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.
Ep. 4: Don't Kill Bill (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.
Ep. 5: The Last Bus in Town (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.
Ep. 6: The Chair (2021-08-20)

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.