8.7/1090 votesLoading...#1 - Boyz II Men
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 9/10/2023
Pressure mounts on Victor. Emmett makes Douda an offer. A defiant Papa tests his father Pastor Stanley’s patience. Dre’s actions spark doubt in Nina. Kevin celebrates a major achievement.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/1061 votesLoading...#2 - Thanksgiving
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 6/30/2024
Thanksgiving marks a time for reunions and revelations as families gather to celebrate.
Director: Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield
Writer: Resheida Brady
8.4/1066 votesLoading...#3 - Long Live
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2023
The community reels at a loss. Jake’s sage advice to Victor provides clarity. A past memory sparks a breakthrough for Kiesha. Bakari confronts Nuck. Nina makes a startling confession.
Director: N/A
Writer: Whitney Beckwith
8.3/10146 votesLoading...#4 - The Scorpion and the Frog
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2019
Brandon is faced with a life-altering decision. Emmett takes a step toward adulthood and Kevin tries out a new look. A trip down South leads Ronnie to confront his demons. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make a big arrest.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10132 votesLoading...#5 - Lackin'
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2020
Ronnie is praised by his church community, while others won't let him forget his mistakes; Emmett and Dom prepare for their grand opening; Kevin tries to balance obligations.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1067 votesLoading...#6 - Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2023
Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap while Shaad launches a new business with Deja’s help. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith and Pastor Stanley’s interfering. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1071 votesLoading...#7 - One of Them Nights
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 9/3/2023
Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone. Emmett questions Douda. Kiesha asks for help. Jamal issues a warning to Bakari. Shaad makes a potentially life-altering decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10128 votesLoading...#8 - A Stain
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2020
Ronnie laments a loss. Emmett and Dom get help from landlord Zeke in their new effort. Kiesha is resigned to her fate but vows to fight. Jemma melts Kevin’s heart. Politics pit Douda against Camille.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10405 votesLoading...#9 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2018
A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: Lena Waithe
8.1/10184 votesLoading...#10 - Ease On Down The Road
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2018
Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry. Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends. Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Season finale.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1043 votesLoading...#11 - Smoke & Mirrors
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 6/16/2024
Jake does his best to distract a restless Victor. Alicia issues a warning.
Director: Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield
Writer: Racquel Callahan
8.0/10137 votesLoading...#12 - Every Day I'm Hustlin
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2019
Brandon begrudgingly puts on a front to help Jerrika land a new client. Reg must answer to the leadership of the 63rd St. Mob. Ronnie reels from devastating news and makes a deal with an inmate. Emmett adjusts to his new living situation and starts another side hustle with Amir. Kevin is forced to make a difficult decision. New Detective Toussaint investigates a South Side home invasion.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1063 votesLoading...#13 - The Aftermath
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2024
Victor and Emmett each deal with the consequences of their taking on Douda.
Director: Boma Iluma
Writer: Lena Waithe, Justin Hillian
8.0/1039 votesLoading...#14 - Tower of Terror
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 6/23/2024
Emmett struggles with his new normal. Roselyn stresses over her own safety.
Director: Justin Hillian
Writer: Jewel Coronel, Mia A. Brumfield
7.9/10174 votesLoading...#15 - Namaste Muthafucka
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2018
Brandon attempts a reconciliation with Jerrika, but struggles to establish his business. Kevin realizes he can't stop Jake. Emmett reels when Jada is offered a job in another state.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10132 votesLoading...#16 - Showdown
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2019
Brandon stresses over The After Taste Food Competition and makes a deal with Emmett, while an accident at Sonny’s threatens Emmett’s job. Kevin, Jake and Papa cause mayhem on picture day at school. Ronnie adjusts to a new life he didn’t expect. Reg gets called on the carpet by Douda and a revelation comes to light.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10138 votesLoading...#17 - Feeling the Heat
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2019
Brandon and Emmett come together for some Chicago summertime fun on one of the hottest days of the year. Kevin deals with a death in the family. Ronnie reconnects with Rafiq and gets some helpful advice. Toussaint and Cruz make a major move on the home invasion case. Reg and Douda form a plan to fix the gang’s problem.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10122 votesLoading...#18 - Lean Into It
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2019
Brandon takes a big step with Jerrika; a new opportunity forces Emmett's hand; Kevin makes a new friend and a fateful decision; Ronnie spirals out of control.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10118 votesLoading...#19 - Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2019
Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.
Director: N/A
Writer: J. David Shanks
7.9/10123 votesLoading...#20 - Frunchroom
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2020
Kiesha remains trapped in her own personal nightmare while Kevin, Nina and Dre worry about the future.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1040 votesLoading...#21 - Want This Smoke
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/19/2024
Victor learns the value of compromise. Shaad makes an unlikely connection.
Director: Stacy Pascal Gaspard
Writer: Jewel Coronel
7.9/1046 votesLoading...#22 - Saints & Sinners
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 5/26/2024
Emmett and Darnell's father-son time is interrupted by a revelation.
Director: Malakai
Writer: Mia A. Brumfield, Racquel Callahan
7.8/10166 votesLoading...#23 - The Whistle
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2018
Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lena Waithe
7.8/10162 votesLoading...#24 - Wallets
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2018
Brandon branches out on his own, while Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him away. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10157 votesLoading...#25 - Eruptions
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2019
Brandon deals with an unfortunate turn of events that takes him back to Reg. Jada makes a decision that forces Emmett to grow up. Kevin, Jake and Papa hatch a plan to do a project for school. Ronnie takes an inmate under his wing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Chi
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A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an...
Genre:Drama
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Boyz II Men" is the best rated episode of "The Chi". It scored 8.7/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/10/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Thanksgiving".