Synopsis
A mid-life crisis tale about the unlikely chairman of the English department in a badly underfunded college in the Pennsylvania rust belt.
Episodes
Season 11
PilotHank rants against Railton College, calling it "Mediocrity’s Capitol," and the administration is pressured to fire him. Hank and Lily contemplate a future outside of Railton.45m2
George SaundersWhen George Saunders visits Railton College, the professors scramble to impress the celebrated writer, while Hank is reminded of his own failed writing career. Hank and Lily anticipate an announcement from their daughter Julie.46m3
EscapeHank spirals when a storage pod full of his father’s belongings is dropped in his front yard. The professors spiral when rumors of budget cuts threaten their tenured jobs.45m4
The Goose BoxerAmid firing rumors, the professors look to the union to protect their jobs, while Hank tries a different approach. Lily interviews for a job at a prestigious New York prep school.41m5
The ClockHank and Lily host the annual English department dinner. Lily has a decision to make. Hank’s past involving his troubled relationship with his father catches up to him.48m6
The ArrivalHank and Tony travel to an academic conference, where their differing philosophies on work and life cause friction. Lily mediates trouble in Julie and Russell’s marriage.45m7
The Count of Monte CristoHank contends with the return of his father to Railton. Lily hunts for apartments in New York. Julie looks to Hank for help in Lily’s absence.44m8
The Chopping BlockHank is faced with an impossible decision at work, as his department’s jobs are on the line. Lily settles into a new normal in New York.44m
PilotHank rants against Railton College, calling it "Mediocrity’s Capitol," and the administration is pressured to fire him. Hank and Lily contemplate a future outside of Railton.45m2George SaundersWhen George Saunders visits Railton College, the professors scramble to impress the celebrated writer, while Hank is reminded of his own failed writing career. Hank and Lily anticipate an announcement from their daughter Julie.46m3EscapeHank spirals when a storage pod full of his father’s belongings is dropped in his front yard. The professors spiral when rumors of budget cuts threaten their tenured jobs.45m4The Goose BoxerAmid firing rumors, the professors look to the union to protect their jobs, while Hank tries a different approach. Lily interviews for a job at a prestigious New York prep school.41m5The ClockHank and Lily host the annual English department dinner. Lily has a decision to make. Hank’s past involving his troubled relationship with his father catches up to him.48m6The ArrivalHank and Tony travel to an academic conference, where their differing philosophies on work and life cause friction. Lily mediates trouble in Julie and Russell’s marriage.45m7The Count of Monte CristoHank contends with the return of his father to Railton. Lily hunts for apartments in New York. Julie looks to Hank for help in Lily’s absence.44m8The Chopping BlockHank is faced with an impossible decision at work, as his department’s jobs are on the line. Lily settles into a new normal in New York.44mCast
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