The Chi
“Love lives on.”
Creator
Lena Waithe
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.
Seasons
8
Episodes
88
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Jason Mitchell
Brandon · 20 eps
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Ronnie Davis · 30 eps
Shamon Brown Jr.
Stanley 'Papa' Jackson · 67 eps
Jacob Latimore
Emmett · 67 eps
Yolonda Ross
Jada · 66 eps
Michael Epps
Jake Taylor · 66 eps
Birgundi Baker
Kiesha Williams · 59 eps
Alex R. Hibbert
Kevin · 58 eps
Curtiss Cook
Otis 'Douda' Perry · 56 eps
Hannaha Hall
Tiffany · 51 eps
Tyla Abercrumbie
Nina Williams · 48 eps
Luke James
Victor 'Trig' Taylor · 44 eps
Genesis Denise Hale
Maisha · 43 eps
Rolando Boyce
Darnell · 41 eps
Judae'a Brown
Jemma St. John · 39 eps
Tai'isha Davis
Tracy Roxboro · 37 eps
Miriam A. Hyman
Dre · 32 eps
Jason Weaver
Shaad · 30 eps
Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson
Bakari · 29 eps
Joel Steingold
Marcus St. John · 27 eps
Iman Shumpert
Rob · 22 eps
Nia Jervier
Tierra · 21 eps
L'lerrét Jazelle
Fatima · 20 eps
Tiffany Boone
Jerrika · 20 eps
Kandi Burruss
Roselyn Perry · 20 eps
Armando Riesco
Detective Cruz · 20 eps
Barton Fitzpatrick
Reg Taylor · 20 eps
Cedric Young
Sonny · 15 eps
Steven Williams
Quentin Dickinson · 13 eps
Michael Island
Big Mike · 14 eps
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The Chi
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1
Pilot
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
Alee
Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he’s made a grave mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett’s 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.
3
Ghosts
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
Quaking Grass
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
Today was a Good Day
A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.
6
Penetrate a Fraud
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
The Whistle
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
Wallets
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
Namaste Muthafucka
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
Ease On Down The Road
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.
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