Episode
The Chair: The Last Bus in Town
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Chair
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2021-08-20
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The Last Bus in Town is Episode 5 in Season 1 of The Chair. It aired on 2021-08-20. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 4: Don't Kill Bill
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.
Episode 6: The Chair
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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