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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Things don’t go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.