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The Best Episodes of The Chi Season 8

Every episode of The Chi Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Chi Season 8!

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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 ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Chi Season 8 Episode 5 - The Dead of Winter
    8.8/10(83 votes)

    S8:E5

    The temperature drops as Reg makes a cold-hearted move for a quick payday; Bakari reaches out in an attempt to soften Lynae's cold shoulder; Emmett and Kiesha make a bold parenting choice that brings them closer as a couple; Jake stands up to Reg.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Chi Season 8 Episode 10 - The Last Dance
    8.6/10(85 votes)

    S8:E10

    Emmett and Kiesha say yes to their fairytale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Chi Season 8 Episode 2 - White Russian
    8.5/10(73 votes)

    S8:E2

    Shaad and Victor's fight to get out of their unfair prison sentence sends Patience down a path to find proof of their innocence; Emmett faces two major parenting crises, leading him to question if he's a good father; Jake throws another party with the help of Bakari and Papa; Nuck decides to bring in new blood, which shakes things up at the 63rd Street mob; Tiff, under Nuck's influence, gets pulled deeper into her bad bitch era and into his arms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Chi Season 8 Episode 3 - Beneath the Icy Veil
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    S8:E3

    Emmett reassesses his family's future; Bakari considers a new opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Chi Season 8 Episode 9 - Cold Feet
    8.4/10(58 votes)

    S8:E9

    Tensions run high as Bakari makes a choice that puts his life on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Chi Season 8 Episode 1 - Coldest Winter Ever
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    S8:E1

    In the immediate aftermath of Alicia's murder, Rashaad and Victor must navigate the police investigation while keeping their hands clean; A grief-ridden Tiff finds comfort in an unexpected place; Emmett and Kiesha struggle to keep their family unit together as external pressures mount.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Chi Season 8 Episode 4 - White Widow
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    S8:E4

    Tiff grapples with her feelings for Nuck. Bakari settles into his new jobs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Chi Season 8 Episode 6 - When Truth Thaws
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    S8:E6

    As Tiff throws them a lavish engagement party, Emmett and Kiesha discover they have some big differences on what their wedding should look like.

    Director:Kelly Yu
    Writers:Whitney Beckwith, Kelly Ota

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  9. The Chi Season 8 Episode 8 - Cold Hearted
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    S8:E8

    Tiff hosts Kiesha's bachelorette party as Emmett's gets turned upside down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Chi Season 8 Episode 7 - Ice Box
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S8:E7

    Tiff attempts to quiet Kiesha's worried mind about Nuck's disappearance as devastating news forces Emmett to consider a difficult choice.

    Director:Jewel Coronel
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Dead of Winter" is the best rated episode of "The Chi" season 8. It scored 8.8/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Dance".