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The Chi

Payback is a mother.

  • 2018 – 2025
  • Returning Series
  • Drama
  • 7 seasons
  • 7.9/10

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.

Latest: Season 7 · 2025

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In season 7, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of the series rise to reclaim their power. Yet, as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there's only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.

  1. E1. Black Friday

    May 18, 2025 · 53m

    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?

  2. E2. The Fall Out

    May 25, 2025 · 48m

    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.

  3. E3. More Life

    Jun 1, 2025 · 45m

    Jemma goes to Jake to discuss her next career move. Charles holds Pastor Zeke accountable given his recent scandal. Meanwhile, Jake and Bakari's friendship suffers an unexpected blow.

  4. E4. Mother’s Day

    Jun 8, 2025 · 51m

    Emmett hosts all his baby mamas in one place for Mother's Day. Meanwhile, Alicia gathers mothers who have lost their children, fueling her grief.

  5. E5. Safe Harbor

    Jun 15, 2025 · 45m

    Tensions run high as the tide as Nuck sets a daunting tone with the mob.

  6. E6. Do the Chi Thing

    Jun 22, 2025 · 45m

    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.

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