The Chi

2018
4.9
85 reviews
TV-MA
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 Chi, The - Pilot
1/6/18
Season-only
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.
2 Chi, The - Alee
1/13/18
Season-only
Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he's made a mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett's carefree life is upended. Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his crush on Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.
3 Chi, The - Ghosts
1/20/18
Season-only
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.
4 Chi, The - Quaking Grass
1/27/18
Season-only
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.
5 Chi, The - Today Was a Good Day
2/10/18
Season-only
A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.
6 Chi, The - Penetrate a Fraud
2/17/18
Season-only
Brandon’s actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son’s past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett’s shoe hustle goes awry.
7 Chi, The - The Whistle
2/24/18
Season-only
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.
8 Chi, The - Wallets
3/3/18
Season-only
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.
9 Chi, The - Namaste Muthafucka
3/10/18
Season-only
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.
10 Chi, The - Ease On Down the Road
3/17/18
Season-only
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.
101 Season 1 Trailer
8/26/18
From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of south side Chicago residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
102 First Look: About THE CHI
8/26/18
Dive into the story of and inspiration for THE CHI, with perspectives from cast members and executive producers Lena Waithe (Emmy® Award Winner) and Common (Academy Award® Winner).
103 Capturing Chicago
8/26/18
Get a behind-the-scenes look from the cast and producers as they discuss the authenticity of their characters, their inspirations, and the show.

About this show

On Chicago's south side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches. But in this tough neighborhood, real dangers threaten daily to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences. The Chi is a powerful coming-of-age drama series about an interconnected group of working-class African-Americans who remind us that no matter what, the human spirit is strong and hope never dies.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
85 reviews
K Thomas
December 18, 2021
I absolutely loved this one too!!! This one was more emotionally involved with real lif situations. But Snowfall&The CHI ..WAY BETTER THAN POWER and all the rest of those wanna be gangster/fake shows.This show sincerely relates to a whole bunch of real life situations and is definitely perfect to watch if you or your family or relationship has some dysfunctionalality or a lot..Even some crazy scenarios you’ve probably never thought of!!!
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Jean Luc Pressoir
September 2, 2018
That series is so cool seeing the whole Chicago's Southside. I been wondering if the Southside represent a lot more like with where I live the lifestyles and events that happens only goes around everyday. I'm a Jamaica, Queens, New York-born, Austell, Georgia-raised, Atlanta-native I had seen a lot of stories going on all over the country and worldwide. Chicago's Southside is The CHI - Atlanta is The ATL
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L W
February 27, 2021
I just started watching all over again 👏👏👏👏, absolutely Outstanding. I am a huge Kevin can, he has really grown in his acting on the show as he started to age. Amazing young Man and I can't wait to see what he does next
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