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Nov 30, 2017
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The Chi

Summary The coming-of-age drama from Common, Elwood Reid, and Lena Waithe follows a group of residents in the South Side of Chicago including Brandon (Jason Mitchell), who dreams of opening up a restaurant with his girlfriend (Tiffany Boone) but is torn by his responsibilities toward his younger brother Coogie (Jahking Guillory) and their alcoho...

Drama

Directed By: Rick Famuyiwa

Written By: Lena Waithe, Marcus Gardley, Justin Hillian, Casallina Cathy Kisakye

TV-MA
SHOWTIME
Nov 30, 2017
57 m

TV-MA
SHOWTIME
Nov 30, 2017
57 m

S1 • Episode 1

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Air Date: Nov 30, 2017

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Summary The coming-of-age drama from Common, Elwood Reid, and Lena Waithe follows a group of residents in the South Side of Chicago including Brandon (Jason Mitchell), who dreams of opening up a restaurant with his girlfriend (Tiffany Boone) but is torn by his responsibilities toward his younger brother Coogie (Jahking Guillory) and their alcoho...

Drama

Created By: Lena Waithe

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Episode 1 • Nov 30, 2017 • 57 m

Series premiere. 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.

Episode 2 • Jan 14, 2018 • 51 m

Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he's made a mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett's carefree life is upended. Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his crush on Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.

Episode 3 • Jan 21, 2018 • 1 h

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.

Episode 4 • Jan 28, 2018 • 52 m

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.

Episode 5 • Feb 11, 2018 • 53 m

Today Was a Good Day

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

Episode 6 • Feb 18, 2018 • 48 m

Penetrate a Fraud

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.

Episode 7 • Feb 25, 2018 • 1 h

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.

Episode 8 • Mar 4, 2018 • 55 m

Brandon branches out on his own. Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path.

Episode 9 • Mar 11, 2018 • 55 m

Namaste Muthaf**ka

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.

Episode 10 • Mar 18, 2018 • 47 m

Ease on Down the Road

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.

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