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The Worst Episodes of The Chair

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The Worst Episodes of The Chair

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...

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  1. Background image for Brilliant Mistake
    7.1/10(659 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.

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  2. Background image for The Faculty Party
    7.1/10(553 votes)

    #2 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Don't Kill Bill
    7.2/10(457 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Town Hall
    7.3/10(499 votes)

    #4 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Last Bus in Town
    7.5/10(463 votes)

    #5 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Chair
    7.6/10(517 votes)

    #6 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Brilliant Mistake" is the worst rated episode of "The Chair". It scored 7.1/10 based on 659 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet, it aired on 8/20/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Faculty Party".