The Chair
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.
Cast:Sandra Oh , Jay Duplass , Bob Balaban , Nana Mensah , Everly Carganilla , David Morse , Holland Taylor , Ron Crawford , Jordan Tyson , Ji Yong Lee , Ella Rubin , Mallory Low , Bob Stephenson , Cliff Chamberlain , Marcia DeBonis , Mark Philip Stevenson , Ken Bolden , Randy Kovitz
S1.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.
S1.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.
S1.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.
S1.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.
S1.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.
S1.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.
