The Chi is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe focusing on life in a South Side Chicago neighborhood. It explores themes of community, family, and the challenges faced by its residents. Renewed for a seventh season premiering in May 2025 and further secured for an eighth season, The Chi continues to delve into the interconnected lives of its characters and the complexities of urban life.
On January 7, 2018, The Chi premiered on Showtime.
On January 30, 2018, Showtime renewed The Chi for a second season.
On April 7, 2019, the second season of The Chi premiered on Showtime.
On April 30, 2019, Showtime renewed The Chi for a third season.
On May 20, 2019, it was announced that Jason Mitchell would not be returning to The Chi for season 3 because of "misconduct allegations".
On June 21, 2020, the third season of The Chi premiered on Showtime.
On September 8, 2020, Showtime renewed The Chi for a fourth season.
In March 2021, production on The Chi was paused due to a positive COVID-19 test.
On May 23, 2021, the fourth season of The Chi premiered on Showtime.
On August 2, 2021, it was announced that The Chi was renewed for a fifth season.
On June 24, 2022, the fifth season of The Chi premiered.
On August 18, 2022, The Chi was renewed for season six before the conclusion of season five.
On May 8, 2024, Paramount+ With Showtime renewed The Chi for a seventh season.
In May 2024, The Chi was renewed for a seventh season.
In early October 2024, production wrapped up on The Chi season 7.
In May 2025, The Chi was renewed for an eighth season.
On May 16, 2025, the seventh season of The Chi premiered on Paramount+ With Showtime.
On May 18, 2025, the seventh season of The Chi premiered.
On May 29, 2025, The Chi was renewed for an eighth season.
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