Lena Waithe
Director
The Chi (2018)
Season 4
Jake, Papa and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the aftermath of an act of police brutality. As the three friends reckon with a broken system, the aftershocks ripple across the South Side, inspiring friends and neighbors to rise up and take action.
Released Jan. 7, 2018
Episode 53 min
16+
Genres: Drama
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Watch Providers: fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount+ with ShowtimeParamount Plus Apple TV Channel
Production Companies: Fox 21 Television Studios, Showtime Networks, Hillman Grad Productions, Elwood Reid, id8 mm. + 5 more, Verse Productions, Kapital Entertainment, Hillionaire Productions, Freedom Road Productions, 20th Television
Network: Paramount+ with Showtime
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.6
S4E1 - Soul Food
Emmett's past threatens his new marriage. Kiesha wrestles with a decision that will affect the life of her unborn child. A run in with law enforcement leaves Kevin, Jake and Papa reeling. Douda tries to walk the line between gangster and mayor. Tiff and Dom go into business together. Marcus petitions to bring the Olympics to Chicago.
May 23, 2021, midnight
7.0
S4E2 - Cooley High
Emmett comes clean to Tiff. A college tour forces Kevin and Jake to consider their futures. Douda makes a decision that will change the face of Chicago. Jada gets some unexpected news. Papa starts a podcast. Trig reunites with an old friend.
May 30, 2021, midnight
5.5
S4E3 - Native Son
Tiff discovers a possible solution to her ongoing relationship woes with her new husband Emmett. Mayor Douda, Tracy and Trig decide it’s time to take community protection into their own hands. Meanwhile, Kevin and Jemma hit a rough patch in their relationship.
June 6, 2021, midnight
8.5
S4E4 - The Girl From Chicago
Jake, Jemma and Kevin organize an on-campus protest. Emmett and Tiff set new boundaries for their relationship. Imani schemes to break a girl out of the 63rd St. Mob's trap house. Dre’s frequent disappearances leave Nina suspicious. Jada gives Emmett some unexpected news.
June 13, 2021, midnight
7.0
S4E5 - The Spook Who Sat By The Door
Douda, Roselyn and Marcus prepare for the gala. Kiesha goes into labor. Kevin and Jemma's relationship reaches a breaking point. Trig and Shaad have a falling out.
June 20, 2021, midnight
8.5
S4E6 - Candyman
Kiesha adjusts to life after birth. Papa tries to broker peace between Kevin and Jake. Jada struggles under the weight of her condition. Nina’s suspicion of Dre reaches a peak. Tiff and Dom get a business opportunity.
June 27, 2021, midnight
S4E7 - ...Black Messiah
Emmett and Tiff explore new things as a couple; Trig tries to counsel Jamal when he reaches his breaking point; Imani takes are of the trap house for good; Kevin journeys to the West Side with a new friend; Pap teaches Jake how to woo his lady
July 11, 2021, midnight
S4E8 - Love Jones
Kevin and Papa pull out all the stops to get their women back. Emmett treats Tiff to a night on the town. Kiesha and Christian get to know each other better.
July 18, 2021, midnight
S4E9 - Southside With You
Emmett and Darnell spend time with Jada; Jake and Jemma attend the spring formal; tensions between Douda and Marcus rise; Kevin makes his move; Trig gets caught in a mess he didn't create.
July 25, 2021, midnight
S4E10 - A Raisin in the Sun
Emmett tells Tiff to make a decision. Imani and Shaad get a clean slate. Jake comes clean to Jemma. Trig gives Douda an ultimatum. Tracy throws a celebratory block party. Nina and Dre put their problems aside to help someone in need.
Aug. 1, 2021, midnight
Network: Paramount+ with Showtime
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 4170 min.
Released: Jan. 7, 2018
Last Air Date: Aug. 3, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 16+
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