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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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda PeetGuest stars Simone Joy Jones, Ji Yong Lee, Ron Crawford, Ella Rubin, Mallory Low, Jordan Tyson, Marcia DeBonis, Havana Rose Liu
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Amanda Peet, Richard RobbinsGuest stars Ji Yong Lee, Ron Crawford, Ella Rubin, Jordan Tyson, Mark Philip Stevenson, Ken Bolden, Randy Kovitz, John Shepard
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda PeetGuest stars Ella Rubin, Mallory Low, Jordan Tyson, Marcia DeBonis, Abdul Alvi, Bob Stephenson, Cliff Chamberlain, Cynthia Mace
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Richard RobbinsGuest stars Michelle Do, Ron Crawford, Mallory Low, Jordan Tyson, Henry Thrasher, James Ross, Jordan Beltz, Bob Stephenson
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Jennifer KimGuest stars Ji Yong Lee, Ron Crawford, Cliff Chamberlain, David Duchovny, MeeWha Alana Lee, Juree Lee, David Young Lee, Jason Schmidt
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Andrea TroyerGuest stars Simone Joy Jones, Ji Yong Lee, Ron Crawford, Ella Rubin, Mallory Low, Jordan Tyson, Marcia DeBonis, Havana Rose Liu
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Sandra OhDr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Nana MensahYasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Jay DuplassBill Dobson
Holland TaylorJoan Hambling
Bob BalabanElliot Rentz
David MorsePaul Larson
Everly CarganillaJu-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
Simone Joy JonesJoy
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