The Education of Max Bickford

A history professor teaches at a women’s college where his daughter is a student.
Character: Gary
Year: 2001
Genre: Drama
AppearancesS1: Episode 6
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Synopsis

The Education of Max Bickford is a drama series starring Richard Dreyfuss as Max Bickford, a passionate and outspoken history professor at a small liberal arts college who faces a midlife reckoning after being passed over for a promotion. Balancing his academic duties, personal relationships, and his role as a single father, Max navigates generational and cultural shifts that challenge his traditional worldview. Thoughtful and character-driven, the series explores themes of change, integrity, and the pursuit of purpose in an evolving world.