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The Chi

2018 Ended

7.9/10 229 votes

Drama

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.

Created by:: Lena Waithe
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime

Episode guide

Seasons

9 available

Season 8

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

★ 1.0

Coldest Winter Ever

2026-05-24 · 50m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 4.0

White Russian

2026-05-31 · 46m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 4.6

Beneath the Icy Veil

2026-06-07 · 40m

Emmett reassesses his family's future; Bakari considers a new opportunity.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 3.2

White Widow

2026-06-14 · 46m

Tiff grapples with her feelings for Nuck. Bakari settles into his new jobs.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 2.9

The Dead of Winter

2026-06-21 · 54m

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.

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