The Chi: Season 1

2018 · 10 episodes · ★ 4.6

What Season 1 of The Chi

The season kicks off with an event that shakes the entire South Side of Chicago and unexpectedly links the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin. Each of them has to respond from their own situation, while family, friends and neighbors try to move forward in a neighborhood that's no longer the same. Conflicts push the main characters to make tough decisions about their jobs, their relationships and their futures. Jacob Latimore, Shamon Brown Jr. and Yolonda Ross head the cast of this series created by Lena Waithe for Showtime.

10episodes

Jan 7, 2018premiered

Mar 18, 2018Latest episode

9.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Jan 7, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Directing: Rick Famuyiwa · Writer: Lena Waithe · Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Tai'isha Davis
1x02 Alee
Jan 14, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Directing: David Rodriguez · Written by: Elwood Reid, Lena Waithe · Starring: Birgundi Baker, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai'isha Davis, Genesis Denise Hale
1x03 Ghosts
Jan 21, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 5.3
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.
Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai'isha Davis
1x04 Quaking Grass
Jan 28, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 4.3
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.
Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Jahking Guillory, Geno Walker
1x05 Today was a Good Day
Feb 11, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 5.4
A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.
Directing: Darren Grant · Writer: Marcus Gardley · Starring: Barton Fitzpatrick, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai'isha Davis, Genesis Denise Hale
1x06 Penetrate a Fraud
Feb 18, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 3.4
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.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writer: Casallina Kisakye · Starring: Barton Fitzpatrick, Tai'isha Davis, Sonja Sohn, Behzad Dabu
1x07 The Whistle
Feb 25, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 3.6
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.
Written by: Lena Waithe · Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Tyla Abercrumbie
1x08 Wallets
Mar 4, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 3.7
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.
Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Tyla Abercrumbie
1x09 Namaste Muthafucka
Mar 11, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 4.0
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.
Starring: Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Tai'isha Davis, Sonja Sohn
1x10 Ease On Down The Road Season Finale
Mar 18, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 3.0
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.
Starring: Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Tyla Abercrumbie