History of The Chi in Timeline
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.
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