The Chi Season 6 Release Date, Cast, Trailer & Spoilers

Emmett and Keisha's relationship is rocky in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 2

The Chi Season 6 released on Friday, August 4, 2023, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. The broadcast air on Sunday, August 6, 2023, on Showtime. Here’s everything you need to know about the show, including the plot, episode synopsis, cast, trailers, and spoilers!

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The Chi Season 6 Plot

Emmett’s new business partnership puts stress on his relationship with Kiesha, Victor navigates his private life going public, and Kevin, Jake, and Papa decide what kind of men they want to be, all while Douda extends his powerful reach over the South Side. It’s time to grow up, step up and boss up.

THE CHI continues to explore the nuances of growing up, grappling with the complexities of life, and the relentless pursuit of redemption, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Chicago’s South Side. The official trailer promises an emotional rollercoaster that fans are advised not to miss.

According to Celebrity Myxer, the sixth season will be an extended season with 16 episodes.

The sixth season of The Chi continues to build great TV and realism drama on the characters’ story arcs. We see Emmett and Keisha’s relationship bend with Douda’s business partnership- but will it break? Victor has won his political bid, and now it’s time to keep promises with his shady past. Kevin emancipated to adulthood, but is he ready? Papa has a new love interest (so does Kevin with Maisha.) Rob and Tiff want to branch away from Douda as their supplier. And Douda has been menacing the streets after killing Q and taking over Chicago’s underworld. There’s plenty of drama in store. Stay tuned with our in-depth recaps!

Rating: 4.1 out of 5

The Chi Season 6 Spoilers

Here are mini recaps (and spoilers) of each episode from the extended season…

Season 6 Episode 1 Premiere “New Chi City”

Birgundi Baker as Kiesha and Jacob Latimore as Emmett in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 1 Premiere
Birgundi Baker as Kiesha and Jacob Latimore as Emmett in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 1 Premiere

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, August 4, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Emmett’s new venture yields big results for his bottom line but strains his personal life. Kiesha and Jake chart exciting new career paths. Victor awaits the election results. Kevin’s freedom comes at a cost. Papa falls for an older woman, while Jada advises her single friends. Douda makes a deal.

“Emmett is showered with new wealth but not without domestic hiccups and awakened to the criminal enterprise he’s inducted into. Emmett’s good gesture to Tiff causes more strain with Keisha. Victor sweats over his election, ultimately winning. Kevin steps into adulthood with an unfurnished apartment and an unexpected romance. Tracy reluctantly rekindles an old flame.”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 2 “Mo’ Douda, Mo’ Problems”

Douda speaks with Bakari in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 2
Douda speaks with Bakari in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 2

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, August 11, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, August 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.

“Jamal is back in Chicago after a suspiciously short prison stint and is on a redemption journey with a sprinkle of sibling love and divine intervention. Meanwhile, between Keisha’s ultimatums, Tiff’s blazing quest for the finest herb, and Emmett’s rollercoaster ride of paternal advice and real estate shenanigans, the drama in The Chi is hotter than ever! And if that’s not enough, murders, shady deals, forbidden romances, and the mysteries of organic weed cultivation keep everyone on their toes.”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 3 “House Party”

Kevin in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 3
Kevin in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 3

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, August 18, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Emmett contends with an unexpected gift. Victor surprises Fatima. Lynae starts to doubt Bakari’s intentions. Papa defends Kenya. Darnell issues a warning, while Rob looks for clues.

“Emmett’s housewarming party on “The Chi” is a rollercoaster of emotions! From Fresh Prince vibes during a clean-up to the shocking gift of a pistol from Douda. Amidst relationship dramas, awkward ex-conversations, and a missing-gun fiasco, it’s clear this bash will be one for the Chi-town history books.”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 4 “ReUp”

Tiff in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 4
Tiff in THE CHI Season 6 Episode 4

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, August 25, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

A welcome new development in Douda’s life is complicated by 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.

“Steamy encounters get interrupted by past flames and warnings of FBI informants. From Douda’s involvement with a web of crimes and an ex-wife’s intel to Dre’s coffee invites by an ex-fiancé and awkward bowling dates, everyone’s navigating complicated relationships. Meanwhile, tensions rise over guns, weed permits, therapy revelations, and a pointed sermon aimed directly at Douda. Watch out, Windy City, things are heating up!”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 5 “One of Them Nights”

Jake, Kevin, and Papa go to prom in The Chi Season 6 Episode 5
Jake, Kevin, and Papa go to prom in The Chi Season 6 Episode 5

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, September 1, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, September 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.

“With Papa finding a date and last minute rejection for teen parental duties. Jemma’s dress drama helps her bond with Tierra. The Feds speak with Victor. Tiff’s recent car “purchase” takes a detour to Douda’s chop shop, and Emmett gets a taste of crime boss threats. As Keisha grapples with her job loss and emotional turmoil, Kevin dreams big of LA and leaving The CHI.”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 6 “Boyz II Men”

Emmett confronts Douda with consequences in The Chi Season 6 Episode 6
Emmett confronts Douda with consequences in The Chi Season 6 Episode 6

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, September 8, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, September 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.

“Keisha discovered Emmett’s hidden stash for Douda and, fearing for their safety, threatened to walk away, but Emmett tried to keep her close. As the FBI closes in on Victor for his questionable ties with Douda, he faces a moral dilemma: confess or stay silent, with Pastor Jackson suggesting divine guidance. Amidst all this tension, young Bakari grapples with a reconnection with his sister, G, and her newly found cash, while Emmett and the gang seek support from a men’s therapy group. The episode delivers shock after shock as Kevin announces his dreams of LA, and Pastor Jackson faces a tragic end.”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 7 “Long Live”

Papa delivers an emotional eulogy at his father's funeral in The Chi Season 6 Episode 7
Papa delivers an emotional eulogy at his father’s funeral in The Chi Season 6 Episode 7

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, September 15, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, September 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.

“Papa’s world shatters after his father’s death, leading to strained relations with friends and loved ones. Bakari confronts Nuck over Pastor Jackson’s murder, while Keisha seeks therapy, revealing a tumultuous mother-daughter bond. Jake’s advice to Victor could shift the community’s fate, and Emmett’s ultimatum to Keisha turns heads. Between weapon stashes and fiery diss tracks, it’s another rollercoaster episode in the Windy City!”

-Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 8 “Who Shot Ya”

Lynae thanks Kevin for allowing her into his family in The Chi Season 6 Episode 8
Lynae thanks Kevin for allowing her into his family in The Chi Season 6 Episode 8

Air Date: Streaming on Friday, September 22, 2023. Broadcasting on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff.

“On “The Chi” S6E8, Kevin comes of age, gearing up for LA, while his love for Masiha faces the long-distance test. Tensions flare as Emmett’s dealings with Douda jeopardize his family’s safety. Darnell attempts to buy Emmett’s way out, but it backfires. Love and heartbreak pepper the episode as Jemma grapples with relationships and newfound independence. Rob and Emmett try to kill Douda, but Rob is in the exchange. A looming question remains: will Victor return to his dangerous roots to eliminate Douda once and for all?”

Review by Sir Anthony

Season 6 Episode 9 “The Aftermath”

Air Date: TBA

The synopsis is coming soon.

Season 6 Episode 10 “Sinking Ships”

Air Date: TBA

The synopsis is coming soon.

The Chi Season 6 Trailer

The Chi Season 6 Cast

  • Alex Hibbert as Kevin
  • Michael V. Epps as Jake
  • Jacob Latimore as Emmett
  • Shamon Brown Jr. as Papa
  • Yolonda Ross as Jada
  • Birgundi Baker as Keisha
  • Luke James as Victor (formerly known as Trig)
  • Curtiss Cook as Otis “Douda” Perry
  • Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina
  • Miriam A. Hyman as Dre
  • Hannaha Hall as Tiff
  • Judae’a Brown as Jemma
  • Rolando Boyce as Darnell
  • Jason Weaver as Shaad
  • L’lerrét Jazelle as Fatima
  • Tai Davis as Tracy
  • Iman Shumpert as Rob
  • Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha
  • Zaria Primer as Lynae
  • Ahmad Ferguson as Bakari
  • Thomas Mackie as Quincy
  • Kandi Burruss as Roselyn

Guest Cast

  • Vic Mensa as Jamal
  • Tory O. Davis as Pastor Stanley Jackson
  • Kennedy Amaya as Kenya
  • Cortez Smith as Nuck
  • DeRay Davis as Marshawn
  • Starlyn Angelique as Malaysia
  • Jabari Redd as Deondray

Top Questions

What Time Does The Chi Season 6 Come Out?

It streams on Fridays at 12 am ET, 11 pm CT (previous day), and 9 pm PT (previous day) on Paramount+ with Showtime. It broadcasts on Sundays at 9 pm ET, 8 pm CT, and 6 pm PT.

How Many Episodes Will Be in the Sixth Season of The Chi?

Season six is an extended season and there will be 16 episodes.

Is Fatima on The Chi a Man?

L’lerrét Jazelle is the transgender actress who plays Fatima on The Chi.

Is The 6th Season of The Chi on Netflix?

The Chi Season 6 is not on Netflix, it is only available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime.

If you have any questions about The Chi, sound off in the comments, and we’ll answer them!

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