The Chi

Name: The Chi
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-01-07
Rating: 7.9

ENDED8 Seasons88 Episodes★ 7.9

The Chi is a drama series on Showtime that ran from 2018 to 2026, ending after 8 seasons and 88 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredJan 7, 2018

Last AiredJul 26, 2026

GenreDrama

Created ByLena Waithe

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionFox 21 Television Studios, Showtime Networks, Kapital Entertainment

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.

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Seasons & Episodes8 seasons · 88 episodes

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In the eighth and final season of The Chi, the South Side faces its coldest winter ever. Following the shocking death, Victor and Shaad are wrongfully imprisoned, forcing Patience to lead their legal fight. Meanwhile, Emmett faces parenting crises ahead of his wedding, and a returning Reg brings chaos.

E1Coldest Winter Ever

May 24, 202650m★ 1.0

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.

E2White Russian

May 31, 202646m★ 4.0

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.

E3Beneath the Icy Veil

Jun 7, 202640m★ 4.6

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

E4White Widow

Jun 14, 202646m★ 3.2

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

E5The Dead of Winter

Jun 21, 202654m★ 2.9

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.

E6When Truth Thaws

Jun 28, 202645m★ 3.0

As Tiff throws them a lavish engagement party, Emmett and Kiesha discover they have some big differences on what their wedding should look like.

E7Ice Box

Jul 5, 202645m★ 1.3

Tiff attempts to quiet Kiesha's worried mind about Nuck's disappearance as devastating news forces Emmett to consider a difficult choice.

E8Cold Hearted

Jul 12, 202647m

Tiff hosts Kiesha's bachelorette party as Emmett's gets turned upside down.

E9Cold Feet

Jul 19, 202646m

Tensions run high as Bakari makes a choice that puts his life on the line.

E10The Last Dance

Jul 26, 202660m

Emmett and Kiesha say yes to their fairytale.

About The Chi

The Chi is a drama series on Showtime. The show first aired on Jan 7, 2018 and currently has 8 seasons and 88 episodes. The Chi has ended. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 228 votes. Created by Lena Waithe.