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The Chi (2018)
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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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4 episodes · First aired 2017-12-15
E01
Rules of the South Side: Grown Folks
2017-12-15 · 1 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake give advice about handling questions from adults.
E02
Rules of the South Side: School
2017-12-15 · 1 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about going to school on the South Side.
E03
Rules of the South Side: Career Goals
2018-01-21 · 55 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about what they want to do when they grow up.
E04
Rules of the South Side: About That Life
2018-01-28 · 55 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake discuss the pros and cons of living outside the law on the South Side.
Season 1
10 episodes · First aired 2018-01-07 · ★ 4.6 On the South Side of Chicago, fates can change in an instant and beauty and community persist even when tragedy intervenes. As lives intersect, the people who call The Chi home strive to make the right choices and overcome life’s challenges.
E01
Pilot
2018-01-07 · 55 min
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.
E02
Alee
2018-01-14 · 55 min
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.
E03
Ghosts
2018-01-21 · 55 min
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.
E04
Quaking Grass
2018-01-28 · 55 min
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.
E05
Today was a Good Day
2018-02-11 · 55 min
A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.
E06
Penetrate a Fraud
2018-02-18 · 55 min
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.
E07
The Whistle
2018-02-25 · 55 min
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.
E08
Wallets
2018-03-04 · 55 min
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.
E09
Namaste Muthafucka
2018-03-11 · 55 min
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.
E10
Ease On Down The Road
2018-03-18 · 55 min
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.
