History of The Chi in Timeline
"The Chi" is a Showtime drama series created by Lena Waithe that portrays life in a South Side Chicago neighborhood. Premiering on January 7, 2018, the show has been renewed for multiple seasons, with the sixth season split into two parts airing in August 2023 and May 2024. A seventh season was announced in May 2024.
January 7, 2018: The Chi Premieres
On January 7, 2018, "The Chi", a drama series created by Lena Waithe, premiered on Showtime, exploring life in a neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
January 30, 2018: Season Two Renewal
Showtime renewed "The Chi" for a second season on January 30, 2018.
April 7, 2019: Season Two Premieres
April 7, 2019, marked the premiere of the second season of "The Chi".
April 30, 2019: Season Three Renewal
"The Chi" was renewed for a third season by Showtime on April 30, 2019.
May 20, 2019: Jason Mitchell Exits Due to Misconduct Allegations
On May 20, 2019, Jason Mitchell's departure from "The Chi" was announced due to allegations of misconduct.
June 21, 2020: Season Three Premieres, Jason Mitchell's Character Killed Off
June 21, 2020, saw the premiere of "The Chi"'s third season, which also featured the death of Jason Mitchell's character following his dismissal from the show due to misconduct allegations.
September 8, 2020: Season Four Renewal
Showtime announced the renewal of "The Chi" for a fourth season on September 8, 2020.
March 2021: Production Paused Due to COVID-19
In March 2021, production on "The Chi" was temporarily halted due to a positive COVID-19 test.
May 23, 2021: Season Four Premieres
May 23, 2021, marked the premiere of the fourth season of "The Chi".
August 2, 2021: Season Five Renewal
Following the conclusion of its fourth season, "The Chi" was renewed for a fifth season on August 2, 2021.
June 24, 2022: Season Five Premieres
June 24, 2022, marked the premiere of the fifth season of "The Chi".
August 2022: Season Six Renewal Announced
In August 2022, "The Chi" received a renewal for a sixth season.
August 18, 2022: Season Six Renewal Announced
Before the conclusion of its fifth season, "The Chi" received a renewal for a sixth season on August 18, 2022.
June 21, 2023: Season Six Part One Premieres
June 21, 2023, marked the premiere of the first part of "The Chi"'s sixth season, with the announcement that the season would be split into two parts.
August 6, 2023: Season Six Part One Begins
August 6, 2023, saw the start of "The Chi"'s sixth season, with the first of its two parts airing.
May 8, 2024: Season Seven Renewal
On May 8, 2024, Paramount+ With Showtime renewed "The Chi" for a seventh season.
May 12, 2024: Season Six Part Two Premieres
May 12, 2024, is scheduled as the release date for the second part of "The Chi"'s sixth season.
May 2024: Season Seven Renewal Announced
May 2024 brought the announcement of "The Chi"'s renewal for a seventh season.