The Chi: Season 1

TV-MA

2018

Created by Lena Waithe
10 episodes
Drama

A coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon,... More

A 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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Where to watch The Chi: Season 1

The Chi: Season 1 is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Disney+.

The Chi: Season 1 episodes

Pilot

A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the... More South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.

Alee

Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he’s made... More 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.

Ghosts

Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a... More life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation.

Quaking Grass

Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically... More 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.

Today was a Good Day

A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin... More together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.

Penetrate a Fraud

Brandon’s actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets... More about his surrogate son’s past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett’s shoe hustle goes awry.

The Whistle

Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends... More an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.

Wallets

Brandon branches out on his own, while Emmett searches for... More 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.

Namaste Muthafucka

Brandon attempts a reconciliation with Jerrika, but struggles to establish... More his business. Kevin realizes he can't stop Jake. Emmett reels when Jada is offered a job in another state.

Ease On Down The Road

Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance... More 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.