8.1/10406 votes#1 - 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
7.7/10242 votes#2 - Alee
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2018
Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he’s made a grave mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett’s carefree life is upended. Best friends Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his school crush Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.
Director: David Rodriguez
Writer: Lena Waithe, Elwood Reid
7.7/10211 votes#3 - Ghosts
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2018
Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10197 votes#4 - Quaking Grass
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2018
Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically and mentally ailing Ronnie runs into Rafiq. Meanwhile, Quentin takes a valued item from Trice while Kevin's quest ends with Brandon making a bad deal with Reg.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10189 votes#5 - Today was a Good Day
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2018
A neighborhood block party brings Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett and Kevin together. Brandon has a confrontation with Ronnie and gets surprised by Jerrika.
Director: Darren Grant
Writer: Marcus Gardley
7.5/10178 votes#6 - Penetrate a Fraud
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2018
Brandon’s actions jeopardize his relationship with Jerrika. Ronnie uncovers secrets about his surrogate son’s past and gives a crucial piece of information to the police. Meanwhile, Emmett’s shoe hustle goes awry.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Casallina Kisakye
7.8/10165 votes#7 - 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
7.8/10161 votes#8 - 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
7.9/10173 votes#9 - 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
8.1/10183 votes#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
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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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Chi" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 406 votes. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by Lena Waithe, it aired on 1/7/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Alee".