Series synopsis
The Chair is an American comedy drama mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on August 20, 2021. It ended on August 20, 2021. It was created by Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman. It stars Nana Mensah, Holland Taylor, Sandra Oh and Jay Duplass.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: There's a whole world under the surface and only Ron has any idea about it. And sometimes the two worlds collide, and sometimes they don't. Ron holds them at arm's length from each other. Watch every week to find out when he can and when he can't.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nana Mensah as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
- Holland Taylor as Joan Hambling
- Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
- Jay Duplass as Bill Dobson
- Bob Balaban as Elliot Rentz
- Everly Carganilla as Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
- David Morse as Paul Larson
- Simone Joy Jones as Joy
Supporting cast
- Michelle Do as Michelle
- Ji Yong Lee as Habi
- Ron Crawford as Professor McHale
- Ella Rubin as Dafna
- Mallory Low as Lila
- Jordan Tyson as Capri
- Marcia DeBonis as Laurie
- Havana Rose Liu as Sarah
- Sophia Macy as Doodles
- Mark Philip Stevenson as Professor Pollack
- Ken Bolden as Professor Plum
- Randy Kovitz as Professor Reinhardt
Guest cast
- Simone Joy Jones as Joy
- Michelle Do as Michelle
- Ji Yong Lee as Habi
- Ron Crawford as Professor McHale
- Ella Rubin as Dafna
- Mallory Low as Lila
- Jordan Tyson as Capri
- Marcia DeBonis as Laurie
- Havana Rose Liu as Sarah
- Sophia Macy as Doodles
- Mark Philip Stevenson as Professor Pollack
- Ken Bolden as Professor Plum
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 20, 2021 | November 30, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
August 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
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. |
August 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
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. |
August 20, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 20, 2021 |
| Last aired | August 20, 2021 |
| Status | canceled |