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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. 7.1/10(652 votes)

    #1 - Brilliant Mistake

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    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. 7.2/10(547 votes)

    #2 - The Faculty Party

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    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.

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  3. 7.2/10(451 votes)

    #3 - Don't Kill Bill

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    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.

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  4. 7.3/10(493 votes)

    #4 - The Town Hall

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    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.

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  5. 7.5/10(457 votes)

    #5 - The Last Bus in Town

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    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.

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  6. 7.6/10(511 votes)

    #6 - The Chair

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Brilliant Mistake" is the worst rated episode of "The Chair". It scored 7.1/10 based on 652 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Annie Julia Wyman, Amanda Peet, it aired on 8/20/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Faculty Party".