TV series
The Chi
2018–2026, English, on Showtime & Paramount+ with Showtime. Created by Lena Waithe.
Love lives on.
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
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2026
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.9/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S8 E10: The Last Dance
Aired 26 July 2026
Seasons 8
Season 1
2018 · 10 episodes · 4.6/10
Season 2
2019 · 10 episodes · 1.5/10
Season 3
2020 · 10 episodes · 2.5/10
Season 4
2021 · 10 episodes · 2.6/10
Season 5
2022 · 10 episodes · 2.3/10
Season 6
2023 · 16 episodes · 2.3/10
Season 7
2025 · 12 episodes · 1.7/10
Season 8
2026 · 10 episodes · 2.8/10
Specials
2017 · 4 episodes
Cast & crew
- Lena WaitheCreator
- Jacob LatimoreEmmett · 67 ep
- Shamon Brown Jr.Stanley 'Papa' Jackson · 67 ep
- Yolonda RossJada · 66 ep
- Michael EppsJake Taylor · 66 ep
- Birgundi BakerKiesha Williams · 59 ep
- Alex R. HibbertKevin · 58 ep
- Curtiss CookOtis 'Douda' Perry · 56 ep
- Hannaha HallTiffany · 51 ep
- Tyla AbercrumbieNina Williams · 48 ep
- Luke JamesVictor 'Trig' Taylor · 44 ep
- Genesis Denise HaleMaisha · 43 ep
- Rolando BoyceDarnell · 41 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 2018
- Last aired
- 26 July 2026
- Network
- Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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The Chi: quick answers
Is The Chi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Chi are there?
The Chi has 8 seasons and 88 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Chi finished?
Yes. The Chi ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Chi?
The Chi is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Spectrum On Demand.
Is The Chi suitable for kids?
The Chi is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Chi?
If you liked The Chi, try 61st Street, Crew Girl, Bel-Air.
Who created The Chi?
The Chi was created by Lena Waithe and stars Jacob Latimore, Shamon Brown Jr., Yolonda Ross.