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The Chi

The Chi is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe that explores life in a neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The series was renewed for a seventh season in May 2024, with the premiere scheduled for May 18, 2025.

January 7, 2018: Series Premiere on Showtime

The Chi premiered on January 7, 2018, on Showtime.

January 30, 2018: The Chi Renewed for Season Two

On January 30, 2018, Showtime renewed The Chi for a second season.

April 7, 2019: Season Two Premiere

The second season of The Chi premiered on April 7, 2019.

April 30, 2019: The Chi Renewed for Season Three

On April 30, 2019, Showtime renewed The Chi for a third season.

May 20, 2019: Jason Mitchell Fired

On May 20, 2019, it was announced that Jason Mitchell would not be returning to The Chi for season 3 because of "misconduct allegations".

June 21, 2020: Season Three Premiere

The third season of The Chi premiered on June 21, 2020.

September 8, 2020: The Chi Renewed for Season Four

On September 8, 2020, Showtime renewed The Chi for a fourth season.

March 2021: Production Paused Due to COVID-19

In March 2021, production on The Chi was paused due to a positive COVID-19 test.

May 23, 2021: Season Four Premiere

The fourth season of The Chi premiered on May 23, 2021.

August 2, 2021: The Chi Renewed for Season Five

On August 2, 2021, The Chi was renewed for a fifth season.

June 24, 2022: Season Five Premiere

The fifth season of The Chi premiered on June 24, 2022.

August 18, 2022: The Chi Renewed for Season Six

On August 18, 2022, The Chi was renewed for season six before the conclusion of season five.

May 8, 2024: The Chi Renewed for Season Seven

On May 8, 2024, Paramount+ With Showtime renewed The Chi for a seventh season.

May 2024: The Chi Renewed for Seventh Season

In May 2024, The Chi was renewed for a seventh season.

October 2024: Season Seven Production Wrapped

Production for the seventh season of The Chi wrapped in early October 2024.

May 16, 2025: Season Seven Premiere on Paramount+ With Showtime

The seventh season of The Chi is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ With Showtime on May 16, 2025, before making its air debut two days later on Showtime.

May 18, 2025: Seventh Season Premiere

The seventh season of The Chi is set to premiere on May 18, 2025.