TV series
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Chi is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
In the immediate aftermath of Alicia's murder, Rashaad and Victor must navigate the police investigation while keeping their hands clean; A grief-ridden Tiff finds comfort in an unexpected place; Emmett and Kiesha struggle to keep their family unit together as external pressures mount.
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Episode 2
Shaad and Victor's fight to get out of their unfair prison sentence sends Patience down a path to find proof of their innocence; Emmett faces two major parenting crises, leading him to question if he's a good father; Jake throws another party with the help of Bakari and Papa; Nuck decides to bring in new blood, which shakes things up at the 63rd Street mob; Tiff, under Nuck's influence, gets pulled deeper into her bad bitch era and into his arms.
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Episode 3
Emmett reassesses his family's future; Bakari considers a new opportunity.
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Episode 4
Tiff grapples with her feelings for Nuck. Bakari settles into his new jobs.
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Episode 5
The temperature drops as Reg makes a cold-hearted move for a quick payday; Bakari reaches out in an attempt to soften Lynae's cold shoulder; Emmett and Kiesha make a bold parenting choice that brings them closer as a couple; Jake stands up to Reg.
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Episode 6
As Tiff throws them a lavish engagement party, Emmett and Kiesha discover they have some big differences on what their wedding should look like.
Directed by Kelly YuWritten by Whitney Beckwith, Kelly OtaGuest stars Birgundi Baker, Barton Fitzpatrick, Hannaha Hall, Jackie Long, Rotimi, Jacob Latimore, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael Epps
Episode 7
Tiff attempts to quiet Kiesha's worried mind about Nuck's disappearance as devastating news forces Emmett to consider a difficult choice.
Directed by Jewel Coronel
Episode 8
Tiff hosts Kiesha's bachelorette party as Emmett's gets turned upside down.
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Tensions run high as Bakari makes a choice that puts his life on the line.
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Emmett and Kiesha say yes to their fairytale.
Where to watch The ChiEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jason MitchellBrandon
Ntare Guma Mbaho MwineRonnie Davis
Alex R. HibbertKevin
Yolonda RossJada
Michael EppsJake Taylor
Tiffany BooneJerrika
Birgundi BakerKiesha Williams
Armando RiescoDetective Cruz
ShowtimeUnited States
Paramount+ with ShowtimeUnited States
Fox 21 Television StudiosUnited States
Showtime NetworksUnited States
Kapital EntertainmentUnited States
Hillman Grad ProductionsUnited States
