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The Chi

The Chi, created by Lena Waithe, is a drama series that premiered on Showtime in 2018. It explores life in a South Side Chicago neighborhood. Renewed for a sixth season in August 2022, it aired in two parts, starting August 2023 and May 2024. The series was then renewed for a seventh season in May 2024, ensuring the continuation of the show's depiction of urban life and its characters' intertwined stories.

January 7, 2018: The Chi Series Premiere

On January 7, 2018, The Chi, a drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, premiered on Showtime.

January 30, 2018: Renewal for Second Season

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

April 7, 2019: Second Season Premiere

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

April 30, 2019: Renewal for Third Season

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: Third Season Premiere

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

September 8, 2020: Renewal for Fourth Season

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: Fourth Season Premiere

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

August 2, 2021: Renewal for Fifth Season

On August 2, 2021, it was announced that The Chi was renewed for a fifth season after the conclusion of the fourth season.

June 24, 2022: Fifth Season Premiere

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

August 2022: Renewal for Sixth Season

In August 2022, The Chi was renewed for a sixth season.

August 18, 2022: Renewal for Sixth Season Before Fifth Season Conclusion

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

June 21, 2023: Sixth Season Split Announcement

On June 21, 2023, it was announced that the sixth season of The Chi would consist of 16 episodes split into two parts.

August 6, 2023: Sixth Season Part 1 Premiere

Part 1 of the sixth season of The Chi premiered on August 6, 2023.

May 8, 2024: Renewal for Seventh Season

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

May 12, 2024: Sixth Season Part 2 Premiere

On May 12, 2024, part 2 of the sixth season of The Chi premiered.

May 2024: Renewal for Seventh Season

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

October 2024: Seventh Season Production Wraps

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

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