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.
Episodes
Season 1 - Episodes
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S01E01Brilliant Mistake
Aired: 2021-08-20
Show details expand_moreWith 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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S01E02The Faculty Party
Aired: 2021-08-20
Show details expand_moreTired 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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S01E03The Town Hall
Aired: 2021-08-20
Show details expand_moreBill 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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S01E05The Last Bus in Town
Aired: 2021-08-20
Show details expand_moreJi-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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S01E06The Chair
Aired: 2021-08-20
Show details expand_moreAs 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.