6.5/1096 votesLoading...#1 - Native Son
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/6/2021
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.
Director: Samir Rehem
Writer: Patrik-Ian Polk
6.5/1092 votesLoading...#2 - The Girl From Chicago
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/13/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1090 votesLoading...#3 - Candyman
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 6/27/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1068 votesLoading...#4 - ...Black Messiah
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/11/2021
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
Director: Kimi Howl Lee
Writer: N/A
6.7/1067 votesLoading...#5 - On Me
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2022
Emmett helps Kiesha as she struggles with balancing motherhood and college. Trig and Shaad canvas the community. Jemma confronts Jake. Douda issues Tracy an ultimatum.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1097 votesLoading...#6 - Cooley High
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2021
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.
Director: Gandja Monteiro
Writer: Jewel Coronel
6.8/1064 votesLoading...#7 - Bring It On Home To Me
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2022
Emmett comes clean. Darnell and Jada have a romantic date night. A big gaming win takes Kevin’s life in a new direction. Jemma makes a decision. Trig struggles with maintaining his truth.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10183 votesLoading...#8 - Foe 'Nem
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2020
A wedding alters Kevin and Kiesha's lives. Emmett juggles his business and his growing family. Ronnie struggles to find his way. Jake's estranged brother Trig lands back in town on a mission.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10110 votesLoading...#9 - A Couple, Two, Three
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2020
Ronnie finds absolution. Emmett and Tiff take a step toward their future. Trig plays his final card against Douda. Life events mature Kevin, Jake and Papa.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1098 votesLoading...#10 - The Spook Who Sat By The Door
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/20/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10120 votesLoading...#11 - Buss Down
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2020
The Williams family goes into a tailspin. Emmett and Tiff devise a plan to move in with Jada while he gets his new business off the ground. Ronnie gets a not-so-friendly reminder that his neighborhood has a long memory of his past deeds.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1089 votesLoading...#12 - Overnight Celebrity
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2022
Emmett attempts to win Tiff back. Kiesha looks to start a new chapter for her and her son. Kevin takes his passion to a new level. Jake tries out for the basketball team. Papa’s announcement at the school pep rally quickly takes a turn for the worse. Jada hits a roadblock in her relationship with Suede. Trig takes a major step while continuing his efforts to protect the community. Douda and an old face return to visit Tracy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10143 votesLoading...#13 - Brewfurd
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2020
Kevin rallies Papa and Jake for help. Emmett finds a short-term solution to his food shortage problem. Jada samples the dating scene and a local trap kitchen run by Dom. Trig devises a plan to get custody of his brother Jake from Douda.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10119 votesLoading...#14 - Soul Food
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2021
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.
Director: Gandja Monteiro
Writer: Lena Waithe, Justin Hillian
7.2/1085 votesLoading...#15 - Love Jones
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/18/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1072 votesLoading...#16 - We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2022
Kiesha and Emmett’s relationship takes an unexpected turn. Jemma and Jake confront the truth. Kevin attends a cosplay party. Trig finds a surprising connection. Papa bonds with Bakari.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1049 votesLoading...#17 - I’m Looking For a New Thing
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2022
Emmett and Kiesha explore the day. Tiff opens up to Rob. Kevin is confronted by his parents. Jake and Papa's friendship is tested. Jada and Darnell make plans, while Douda makes a fateful decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1048 votesLoading...#18 - ReUp
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2023
A welcome new development in Douda’s life is complicated by some ominous news from Roselyn. The strains of their busy lives wear on Emmett and Kiesha. Tiff and Rob make strides with their business. Papa introduces Kenya to the crew, while Maisha questions Jemma’s dedication. The men of The Chi turn to each other for support.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10106 votesLoading...#19 - Terror Town
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2020
Ronnie’s memories threaten to drown his progress and an unexpected visit threatens Trig’s battle to get custody of Jake.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1075 votesLoading...#20 - This Christmas
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2022
Emmett and Kiesha bond over being single parents. A discovery prompts Jada to confront Suede. Trig and Jake enjoy Christmas morning with their family. Papa tries and fails to apologize. Tiff and Rob’s relationship grows stronger after a holiday mishap. Douda delivers a Christmas miracle for the community.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1081 votesLoading...#21 - Oh Girl
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2022
Emmett’s co-parenting struggles lead him to some questionable advice. Jake reconnects with someone from his past. Kiesha’s college housing plans go awry. Tiff’s relationship with Rob heats up. Kevin sets his sights on a new love interest while navigating his gaming club. Papa struggles with being cancelled. Jada reveals a secret to Suede. Trig considers a new role in the community.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1059 votesLoading...#22 - Angels
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2022
Emmett and Tiff must unite as co-parents after learning unexpected news about their son. Kiesha gets advice from her counselor. Kevin struggles to balance dating and his gaming competitions. A shocking event leaves Jemma, Papa and Jake to deal with the aftermath.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mia A. Brumfield
7.5/10178 votesLoading...#23 - 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
7.6/10189 votesLoading...#24 - 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
7.6/10130 votesLoading...#25 - Past Due
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2019
Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie’s confession. Ronnie receives some shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case.
Director: N/A
Writer: J. David Shanks
The Worst 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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Native Son" is the worst rated episode of "The Chi". It scored 6.5/10 based on 96 votes. Directed by Samir Rehem and written by Patrik-Ian Polk, it aired on 6/6/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Girl From Chicago".