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The Chi(TV show/series, 2018-)

FSK: 16+ years
| Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 6 seasons with 60 episodes

The ChiRating: 4.1/5 (with 74 votes)
The Chi ( SHY) is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. It premiered on Showtime on January 7, 2018. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season. On June 21, 2023, it was announced that the sixth season would consist of 16 episodes split into two parts. Part one premiered on August 6, 2023, and part 2 will premiere on May 12, 2024. ()
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About The Chi

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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The Chi Seasons and Episodes

08/06/2023Season 6 - 10 episodes
This season, life in the Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move.
#1 | 08/06/2023New Chi City
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#2 | 08/13/2023Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems
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.
#3 | 08/20/2023House Party
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.
#4 | 08/27/2023ReUp
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.
#5 | 09/03/2023One of Them Nights
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.
#6 | 09/10/2023Boyz II Men
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.
#7 | 09/17/2023Long Live
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.
#8 | 09/24/2023Who Shot Ya?
The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff.
#9The Aftermath
#10Sinking Ships
06/26/2022Season 5 - 10 episodes
05/23/2021Season 4 - 10 episodes
06/21/2020Season 3 - 10 episodes
04/07/2019Season 2 - 10 episodes
01/07/2018Season 1 - 10 episodes
12/15/2017Specials - 4 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: South Side
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 20 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 01/07/2018
Latest episode released on: 09/24/2023
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"שייטאון"
Camera Setup: Single-camera setup

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:655, Added: 05/10/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024