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Season 7 – The Chi

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The South Side of Chicago carries daily danger, and the smallest and simplest of decisions can have life or death consequences for the residents. Life continues as the kids prep for school and their parents shuffle off to work. The young adults of the area are trying to scrape a living for themselves, while the elders sit on their front porches and observe the goings on. The South Side has the potential to crush dreams, and this coming-of-age series focuses on Kevin, a preteen who embraces the normal rites of childhood, Brandon, who makes a leap of faith to succeed in love and life with Jerrika, Emmett, who seeks guidance from his mother, and Ronnie, who is a drifter struggling to be loved. All of them are linked together by sheer coincidence as they seek redemption.
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The Chi — Season 7

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Johnny Loftus Decider May 21, 2025
Season 6 of The Chi was its biggest yet, and with the violent removal of two major characters, the series is cruising into Season 7 with a ton of emotional momentum. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Q'tyashia A @RT00081637 Jul 4, 2025 The Chi, since it's inception, has been captivating. The writers and directors have a unique ability to write strong dialogue that represents what is unspoken, addressed from many angles to provide perspective, and subsequently, extremely relatable. It invokes authentic emotions in its viewers. The cinematography is fresh and evolving. Nostalgia with the selection of actors/actresses, hommage given to trailblazers, the fact that the writing continues to catch me off guard - all around masterpiece. I'm so upset with the last episode, but only because the connection to the characters has me so invested, I had to take a moment to write this review. Great body of work and excited to see what it continues to offer. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 26, 2025 The show's best season. See more Tashea s @RT96116632 May 19, 2025 Episode was fire! So many emotions while watching ! See more Read all reviews
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Lena Waithe

Creator

Jacob Latimore

Emmett

Alex R. Hibbert

Kevin

Yolonda Ross

Jada

Shamon Brown Jr.

Papa

Michael Epps

Jake Taylor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 16, 2025 Black Friday Alicia, on a mission to find her son’s killer, starts her rampage. Nuck takes over as the new leader of the 63rd street mob. Fatima gives Victor a heavy ultimatum. Bakari makes a deal to secure his future - but at what cost? Details Episode 2 Aired May 23, 2025 The Fall Out Tiff finds an unlikely partner in Victor – and a more unlikely connection with Nuck. Meanwhile, Jake inadvertently exposes his affair with Tatiana, triggering a scandal. Things come to a head when Emmett tries to juggle all the kids at work. Details Episode 3 Aired May 30, 2025 More Life Jemma goes to Jake to discuss her next big career move. Nuck steps in to help Tiff dive into her new business venture. Charles holds Pastor Zeke accountable given his recent scandal. Meanwhile, Jake and Bakari's friendship suffers an unexpected blow. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Mother's Day As Emmett hosts all his baby mamas in one place for Mother's Day, Darnell schools Damien; Alicia gathers mothers who have lost their children, which only pushes her further into vengeful grief; Papa turns to Pastor Zeke for help. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 13, 2025 Safe Harbor Tensions run high as Nuck sets a daunting tone with the mob; Tiff opens up to Kiesha about her conflicting feelings; Bakari bumps heads with Alicia; Pastor Zeke is approached with an ungodly proposal; Detective Toussaint begins her hunt. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 20, 2025 Do the Chi Thing Emmett and Kiesha put their relationship and parenting skills to the test; Tiff opens herself up to other connections; Damien takes risks in hopes of a payoff; Detective Toussaint's trail leads to Bakari. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 27, 2025 Unfinished Business Jada is hit with bad news; Emmett surprises Kiesha with an idea to help ease their stress; Lynae makes some comforting connections; Alicia doubles down on her ground rules for who is allowed to be around Tiff. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 4, 2025 A Bet Is a Bet Darnell takes Damien to an anonymous meeting where they both make chance connections; detective Toussaint proposes a tempting partnership to Nuck; despite attempts to get better, Damien finds himself in the middle of a bet with costly consequences. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 11, 2025 Last Respects Nuck makes a surprise house-call to a friend; Alicia visits Tiff in the hospital and introduces a heavy idea for her future; Carolyn tells Pastor Zeke about a discovery in Kenya's room; Keith makes a dangerous new friend; Damien makes a promise. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 18, 2025 Tha Block Is Hot A harsh reality forces Emmett to reevaluate what's truly important; Pastor Zeke throws a block party to put the guns down, bringing him closer to Carolyn; Alicia tries to strike a deal with detective Toussaint. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Ready or Not Alicia turns up the heat in her personal revenge mission; Candice is recruited for a dangerous side job; Shaad takes his time with a new love interest; Papa presents Pastor Zeke with an idea to help his reputation; Bakari has a wake-up call. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 1, 2025 Rebirth A person from the past shakes up Nuck's world, further tangling his web of lies; Emmett grapples with emotional whiplash; Alicia's path of vengeance comes to a head, changing everything for everyone. Details

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Season Info

Director
Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield, Boma Iluma, Haley Elizabeth Anderson, Shanrica Evans
Creator
Lena Waithe
Executive Producer
Aaron Kaplan, Common, Elwood Reid, Lena Waithe, Resheida Brady, Jewel McPherson, Derek Dudley, Rick Famuyiwa, Rishi Rajani, Shelby Stone, Justin Hillian
Screenwriter
Jewel McPherson, Mia A. Brumfield, Michael P. Blevins
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 16, 2025
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