The Chair
2021 · Netflix · 29 min · 1 season
S01E06 · The Chair
Fri, 20 Aug, 10:00 pm
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.
About
The Chair follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim as she navigates her new role as the Chair of the English department at prestigious Pembroke University. Ji-Yoon is faced with a unique set of challenges as the first woman to chair the department, and as one of the few staff members of color at the university.
Episodes
- E01
Brilliant Mistake
Fri, 20 Aug· 32 minWith 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.
- E02
The Faculty Party
Fri, 20 Aug· 28 minTired 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.
- E03
The Town Hall
Fri, 20 Aug· 27 minBill 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.
- E04
Don't Kill Bill
Fri, 20 Aug· 27 minPressure 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.
- E05
The Last Bus in Town
Fri, 20 Aug· 30 minJi-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.
- E06
The Chair
Fri, 20 Aug· 32 minAs 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
Jay Duplass
Professor Bill Dobson
Holland Taylor
Professor Joan Hambling
Sandra Oh
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Bob Balaban
Professor Elliot Rentz
Nana Mensah
Professor Yaz McKay
David Morse
Dean Paul Larson
Everly Carganilla
Ju-Hee "Ju Ju" Kim