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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- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 6
- Latest aired
- S01E01
- Total runtime
- 3h
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S01E01 Brilliant Mistake
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.
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S01E02 The Faculty Party
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.
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S01E03 The Town Hall
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 Don't Kill Bill
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.
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S01E05 The Last Bus in Town
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.
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S01E06 The Chair
August 20 · 30min find the promo
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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.