Season 5 of The Chi is Here!

By Noel Cody ·Updated June 24, 2022

That’s right, the Chicago-based drama is back for season 5 on Showtime—and we’ve got everything you need to know for this new season.If you haven’t seen the new trailer, click here to watch it now! It centers onnew obstacles the characters will face as they find love, friendship, andcommunity on the South Side.

(L-R): Alex Hibbert as Kevin, Michael V. Epps as Jake and Shamon Brown Jr. as Papa in THE CHI, “Overnight Celebrity”. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Sisson/SHOWTIME.

Season 4 left us wanting more and we’re definitely following some plots thatground this season—the first one is all about Kiesha (Birgundi Baker). She isstarting a new chapter now balancing motherhood, school, friends, andromance. We find Kevin (Alex R. Hibbert) turning a new leaf while findinglove again, Jake (Michael Epps) is returning to public school and focusingon his relationship with Jemma, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) is feelingmore like an outsider without Maisha by his side.Recovering from cancer, Jada (Yolonda Ross) is finding herself again andfeels empowered to receive the love she knows she deserves. Emmett (JacobLatimore) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall) forge a new path while Tiff pursues a new flame.

Birgundi Baker as Kiesha in THE CHI, “Overnight Celebrity”. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Sisson/SHOWTIME.

The alluring Trig (Luke James) is committed to changing the neighborhood that raised him as he considers a political run.

(L-R): Luke James as Victor, Michael V. Epps as Jake and Jason Weaver as Shaad in THE CHI, “Overnight Celebrity”. Photo Credit: Elizabeth Sisson/SHOWTIME.

We can’t wait to see how The Chi tackles the themes that show up in somany of our lives. Entering motherhood, dealing with the curveballs lifethrows at you, and finding yourself again after major changes are things wecan all relate to.

Watch the season premiere of The Chi, only on SHOWTIME.

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