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The Best Episodes of The Chair

Every episode of The Chair ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Chair!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Chair Season 1 Episode 1 - Brilliant Mistake
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Brilliant Mistake

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writers:Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet

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  2. The Chair Season 1 Episode 5 - The Last Bus in Town
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Last Bus in Town

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writer:Jennifer Kim

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  3. The Chair Season 1 Episode 6 - The Chair
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Chair

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writer:Andrea Troyer

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  4. The Chair Season 1 Episode 2 - The Faculty Party
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Faculty Party

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writers:Amanda Peet, Richard Robbins

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  5. The Chair Season 1 Episode 3 - The Town Hall
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Town Hall

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writers:Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet

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  6. The Chair Season 1 Episode 4 - Don't Kill Bill
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Don't Kill Bill

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writer:Richard Robbins

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Best Episodes Summary

"Brilliant Mistake" is the best rated episode of "The Chair". It scored 7.4/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Daniel Gray Longino and written by Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet, it aired on 8/20/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Bus in Town".