Amanda Peet
Director
The Chair (2021)
Season 1
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.
Released Aug. 20, 2021
Episode 30 min
14+
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Nice work Ravelli, BLB Media
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Korean
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7.4
S1E1 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
6.7
S1E2 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
6.7
S1E3 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
6.7
S1E4 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
6.9
S1E5 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
6.9
S1E6 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
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30 min/ep
180 min
Aug. 20, 2021
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
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