The Chi
"Love lives on."
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 1h
Release: 2018
Rating: 7.8
Season 1 - The Chi
2018-01-07
"A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways."
2018-01-14
"Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he\u2019s made a grave mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett\u2019s carefree life is upended. Best friends Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his school crush Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation."
2018-01-21
"Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation."
2018-01-28
"Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically and mentally ailing Ronnie runs into Rafiq. Meanwhile, Quentin takes a valued item from Trice while Kevin's quest ends with Brandon making a bad deal with Reg."
2018-02-11
"A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika."
2018-02-18
"Brandon\u2019s actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son\u2019s past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett\u2019s shoe hustle goes awry."
2018-02-25
"Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention."
2018-03-04
"Brandon branches out on his own, while Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him away. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path."
2018-03-11
"Brandon attempts a reconciliation with Jerrika, but struggles to establish his business. Kevin realizes he can't stop Jake. Emmett reels when Jada is offered a job in another state."
2018-03-18
"Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry. Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends. Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Season finale."
Season 2 - The Chi
2019-04-07
"Brandon deals with an unfortunate turn of events that takes him back to Reg. Jada makes a decision that forces Emmett to grow up. Kevin, Jake and Papa hatch a plan to do a project for school. Ronnie takes an inmate under his wing."
2019-04-14
"Brandon begrudgingly puts on a front to help Jerrika land a new client. Reg must answer to the leadership of the 63rd St. Mob. Ronnie reels from devastating news and makes a deal with an inmate. Emmett adjusts to his new living situation and starts another side hustle with Amir. Kevin is forced to make a difficult decision. New Detective Toussaint investigates a South Side home invasion."
2019-04-21
"Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie\u2019s confession. Ronnie receives some shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case."
2019-04-28
"Brandon stresses over The After Taste Food Competition and makes a deal with Emmett, while an accident at Sonny\u2019s threatens Emmett\u2019s job. Kevin, Jake and Papa cause mayhem on picture day at school. Ronnie adjusts to a new life he didn\u2019t expect. Reg gets called on the carpet by Douda and a revelation comes to light."
2019-05-05
"Brandon and Emmett come together for some Chicago summertime fun on one of the hottest days of the year. Kevin deals with a death in the family. Ronnie reconnects with Rafiq and gets some helpful advice. Toussaint and Cruz make a major move on the home invasion case. Reg and Douda form a plan to fix the gang\u2019s problem."
2019-05-12
"Brandon competes in the finals of The After Taste Food Competition. Emmett tries to smooth things over with the women in his life. Kevin and Jake get into a fight. Ronnie and Jada grow closer after a family secret comes to light."
2019-05-26
"Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds."
2019-06-02
"Brandon takes a big step with Jerrika; a new opportunity forces Emmett's hand; Kevin makes a new friend and a fateful decision; Ronnie spirals out of control."
Season 3 - The Chi
21 Jun 2020
"A wedding alters Kevin and Kiesha's lives. Emmett juggles his business and his growing family. Ronnie struggles to find his way. Jake's estranged brother Trig lands back in town on a mission. Season premiere"
12 Jul 2020
"Ronnie finds a new calling in his bid for redemption. Emmett lets his dad Darnell and his insecurities get the best of him. Kevin is weighed down by a lie. The mayoral race heats up when candidates Douda and Camille Halloway face off."
02 Aug 2020
"Ronnie laments a loss. Emmett and Dom get help from landlord Zeke in their new effort. Kiesha is resigned to her fate but vows to fight. Jemma melts Kevin's heart. Politics pit Douda against Camille."
Season 4 - The Chi
30 May 2021
"Emmett comes clean to Tiff. A college tour forces Kevin and Jake to consider their futures. Douda makes a decision that will change the face of Chicago. Jada gets some unexpected news. Papa starts a podcast. Trig reunites with an old"
20 Jun 2021
"Douda, Roselyn and Marcus prepare for the gala. Kiesha goes into labor. Kevin and Jemma's relationship reaches a breaking point. Trig and Shaad have a falling out."
18 Jul 2021
"Kevin and Papa pull out all the stops to get their women back. Emmett treats Tiff to a night on the town. Kiesha and Christian get to know each other better."
Season 5 - The Chi
14 Aug 2022
"Valentine's Day brings unexpected developments. Trig and Shaad hit the town, while Jada and Darnell's plans are ruined. Emmett makes a mature decision. Jake and Jemma's day ends in a confession. Kiesha and Tiff meet up."
Season 6 - The Chi
2023-08-06
"Emmett’s new venture yields big results for his bottom line but strains his personal life. Kiesha and Jake chart exciting new career paths. Victor awaits the election results. Kevin’s freedom comes at a cost. Papa falls for an older woman, while Jada advises her single friends. Douda makes a deal."
2023-08-13
"Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap while Shaad launches a new business with Deja’s help. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith and Pastor Stanley’s interfering. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection."
2023-08-20
"Emmett contends with an unexpected gift. Victor surprises Fatima. Lynae starts to doubt Bakari’s intentions. Papa defends Kenya. Darnell issues a warning, while Rob looks for clues."
2023-08-27
"A welcome new development in Douda’s life is complicated by some ominous news from Roselyn. The strains of their busy lives wear on Emmett and Kiesha. Tiff and Rob make strides with their business. Papa introduces Kenya to the crew, while Maisha questions Jemma’s dedication. The men of The Chi turn to each other for support."
2023-09-03
"Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone. Emmett questions Douda. Kiesha asks for help. Jamal issues a warning to Bakari. Shaad makes a potentially life-altering decision."
2023-09-10
"Pressure mounts on Victor. Emmett makes Douda an offer. A defiant Papa tests his father Pastor Stanley’s patience. Dre’s actions spark doubt in Nina. Kevin celebrates a major achievement."
2023-09-17
"The community reels at a loss. Jake’s sage advice to Victor provides clarity. A past memory sparks a breakthrough for Kiesha. Bakari confronts Nuck. Nina makes a startling confession."
2023-09-24
"The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff."
2024-05-12
"Victor and Emmett each deal with the consequences of their taking on Douda."
2024-05-19
"Victor learns the value of compromise. Shaad makes an unlikely connection."
2024-05-26
"Emmett and Darnell's father-son time is interrupted by a revelation."
2024-06-16
"Jake does his best to distract a restless Victor. Alicia issues a warning."
2024-06-23
"Emmett struggles with his new normal. Roselyn stresses over her own safety."
2024-06-30
"Thanksgiving marks a time for reunions and revelations as families gather to celebrate."
Season 7 - The Chi
2025-05-18
"Alicia, on a mission to find her son’s killer, starts her rampage. Nuck takes over as the new leader of the 63rd street mob. Fatima gives Victor a heavy ultimatum. Bakari makes a deal to secure his future - but at what cost?"
2025-05-25
"Tiff finds an unlikely partner in Victor – and a more unlikely connection with Nuck. Meanwhile, Jake inadvertently exposes his affair with Tatiana, triggering a scandal. Things come to a head when Emmett tries to juggle all the kids at work."
2025-06-01
"Jemma goes to Jake to discuss her next career move. Charles holds Pastor Zeke accountable given his recent scandal. Meanwhile, Jake and Bakari's friendship suffers an unexpected blow."
2025-06-08
"Emmett hosts all his baby mamas in one place for Mother's Day. Meanwhile, Alicia gathers mothers who have lost their children, fueling her grief."
2025-06-15
"Tensions run high as the tide as Nuck sets a daunting tone with the mob."
2025-06-22
"Emmett and Kiesha put their relationship and parenting skills to the test; Tiff opens herself up to other connections; Damien takes risks in hopes of a payoff; Detective Toussaint's trail leads to Bakari."
2025-06-29
"Jada is hit with bad news; Emmett surprises Kiesha with an idea to help ease their stress; Lynae makes some comforting connections as Alicia doubles down on her ground rules for who is allowed to be around Tiff."
2025-07-13
"Nuck makes a house-call to an unsuspecting friend. Damien makes a promise."
Season 8 - The Chi
2026-05-24
"In the immediate aftermath of Alicia's murder, Rashaad and Victor must navigate the police investigation while keeping their hands clean; A grief-ridden Tiff finds comfort in an unexpected place; Emmett and Kiesha struggle to keep their family unit together as external pressures mount."
2026-05-31
"Shaad and Victor's fight to get out of their unfair prison sentence sends Patience down a path to find proof of their innocence; Emmett faces two major parenting crises, leading him to question if he's a good father; Jake throws another party with the help of Bakari and Papa; Nuck decides to bring in new blood, which shakes things up at the 63rd Street mob; Tiff, under Nuck's influence, gets pulled deeper into her bad bitch era and into his arms."
2026-06-07
"Emmett reassesses his family's future; Bakari considers a new opportunity."
2026-06-14
"Tiff grapples with her feelings for Nuck. Bakari settles into his new jobs."
2026-06-21
"The temperature drops as Reg makes a cold-hearted move for a quick payday; Bakari reaches out in an attempt to soften Lynae's cold shoulder; Emmett and Kiesha make a bold parenting choice that brings them closer as a couple; Jake stands up to Reg."
2026-06-28
"As Tiff throws them a lavish engagement party, Emmett and Kiesha discover they have some big differences on what their wedding should look like."
2026-07-05
"Tiff attempts to quiet Kiesha's worried mind about Nuck's disappearance as devastating news forces Emmett to consider a difficult choice."
2026-07-12
"Tiff hosts Kiesha's bachelorette party as Emmett's gets turned upside down."
2026-07-19
"Tensions run high as Bakari makes a choice that puts his life on the line."