Episode 4 of The Chair Season 1 commences with a shocking turn of events, as Bill is handed a temporary suspension and banned from campus premises. Amidst tears and distraught students flocking to Ji-Yoon, our chair arrives before Bill, sternly demanding a heartfelt apology before his disciplinary hearing. Ju-Ju, herself in hot water for biting, joins Bill in writing their letters of apology, each reading them aloud to the other, revealing a fleeting but heartwarming moment about Ju-Ju's birth name, Ju-Hee. However, the moment is abruptly cut short as the narrative shifts back to the university's chaotic scenes.
Joan, diligent as ever, manages to secure crucial information from the IT technician. The culprit has been traced to the humanities library, where the incriminating review was posted between 5 and 6 pm. This narrows down the search window, and Joan, disguised, patiently waits within the library's hushed ambiance. Suddenly, another message pings on her laptop, leading her on a chase through the library's aisles. She eventually corners the boy and delivers a stern reprimand outside.
Meanwhile, Yaz's class erupts into a lively spectacle of singing and dancing, captivating the room. Rentz, observing from afar, ponders over his teaching methods, questioning if they're outdated or not.
Ji-Yoon, on the other hand, receives the news that David Duchovny will be taking over Bill's class. Larson, her mentor, reminds her that as the chair, she must take her position seriously, despite the blurred lines between colleague and supervisor. Ji-Yoon finds it challenging to strike this balance at the moment.
Amidst this turmoil, Ju-Ju escapes from Bill, dashing onto campus, unknowingly creating a string of complications for Bill as he frantically pursues her. Upon spotting a sign for David Duchovny and learning from Ji-Yoon of the class takeover, Bill's dismay is palpable. Eventually, the pair catches up with Ju-Ju and escorts her back home, unaware that Larson is silently observing them from afar, a knowing expression on his face.
