The Chi
Season 7 Premiere:
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Drama
The lives of residents of the south side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
Cast & Crew
Jacob Latimore Emmett
Alex Hibbert Kevin
Yolonda Ross Jada
Shamon Brown Papa
Michael Epps Jake Taylor
Birgundi Baker Kiesha Williams
Tyla Abercrumbie Nina Williams
Miriam A. Hyman Dre
Curtiss Cook Otis "Douda" Perry
Luke James Trig
Aaron Kaplan Executive Producer
Common Executive Producer
Elwood Reid Executive Producer
Lena Waithe Executive Producer
Lena Waithe Creator
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, May 11
New Chi City
Season 6 • Episode 1
Emmett's new venture yields big results; Kiesha and Jake chart new career paths.
Sunday, May 11
Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems
Season 6 • Episode 2
Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap; Shaad launches a new business with Deja's help.
Sunday, May 11
House Party
Season 6 • Episode 3
Emmett contends with an unexpected gift; Victor surprises Fatima; Lynae starts to doubt Bakari.
Sunday, May 11
ReUp
Season 6 • Episode 4
Douda's life is complicated by ominous news from Roselyn; Papa introduces Kenya to the crew.
Sunday, May 11
One of Them Nights
Season 6 • Episode 5
Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone; Emmett questions Douda.
Sunday, May 11
Boyz II Men
Season 6 • Episode 6
Pressure mounts on Victor; Emmett makes Douda an offer; Papa tests his father's patience.
Sunday, May 11
Long Live
Season 6 • Episode 7
The community reels at a loss; Jake provides clarity to Victor.
Sunday, May 11
Who Shot Ya?
Season 6 • Episode 8
The aftermath of events ripples through the city; Darnell makes an offer; Alicia confronts Tiff.
Friday, May 16
The Aftermath
Season 6 • Episode 9
Victor and Emmett deal with the consequences of their decision to take on Douda.
Friday, May 16
Want This Smoke
Season 6 • Episode 10
Victor learns the value of compromise; Emmett and Kiesha's date night is interrupted.
Friday, May 16
Saints & Sinners
Season 6 • Episode 11
A climax interrupts Emmett and Darnell's father-son time; Papa is wooed by Pastor Ezekiel.
Friday, May 16
City of Gold
Season 6 • Episode 12
Emmett looks to a new partnership to solve his problems; Victor is haunted by his past mistakes.
Friday, May 16
Legacy
Season 6 • Episode 13
Douda's birthday sparks emotions; shocking news brings new problems for Emmett and Kiesha.
Friday, May 16
Smoke & Mirrors
Season 6 • Episode 14
Jake does his best to distract a restless Victor; Alicia makes a deal and issues a warning.
Friday, May 16
Tower of Terror
Season 6 • Episode 15
Emmett struggles with his new normal; Roselyn stresses over her own safety; Victor weighs options.
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