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The Chi

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.

January 7, 2018: The Chi premiered on Showtime

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

January 30, 2018: The Chi renewed for a second season

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

April 7, 2019: The Chi season 2 premiered

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

April 30, 2019: The Chi renewed for a third season

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

May 20, 2019: Jason Mitchell fired from The Chi

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: The Chi season 3 premiered

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

September 8, 2020: The Chi renewed for a fourth season

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

March 2021: Production paused due to COVID-19 test

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

May 23, 2021: The Chi season 4 premiered

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

August 2, 2021: The Chi renewed for a fifth season

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

June 24, 2022: The Chi season 5 premiered

On June 24, 2022, the fifth season of The Chi premiered.

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 seventh season by Paramount+ With Showtime

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: The Chi Season 7 production wrapped

In early October 2024, production wrapped up on The Chi season 7.

May 2025: The Chi renewed for eighth season

In May 2025, The Chi was renewed for an eighth season.

May 16, 2025: The Chi season 7 premiered on Paramount+ With Showtime

On May 16, 2025, the seventh season of The Chi premiered on Paramount+ With Showtime.

May 18, 2025: The Chi season 7 premiered

On May 18, 2025, the seventh season of The Chi premiered.

May 29, 2025: The Chi renewed for an eighth season

On May 29, 2025, The Chi was renewed for an eighth season.