The Chi
On Chicago’s south side, an average day finds kids prepping for school as their parents head off to work, young adults trying to make a living, and the elders keeping an eye on things from their front porches. But in this tough neighborhood, real dangers threaten daily to squelch dreams, and the simplest decisions can have life or death consequences. From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Drama Series
Executive Producers: Lena Waithe, Justin Hillian, Aaron Kaplan, Common, Derek Dudley, Shelby Stone, Rick Famuyiwa, Jet Wilkinson
Co-Executive Producers: T.J. Brady, Rasheed Newson, Marcus Gardley
Supervising Producer: Lolis Eric Elie
Producer: Kelly A. Manners
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Jet Wilkinson
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Carmen Cuba, Casting Director
Outstanding Cinematography
Jesse M. Feldman, Director of Photography
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes
Mercedes Cook, Costume Designer
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Denise Baker, Hair Department Head
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup
Karen Lynn Accattato, Makeup Department Head
Outstanding Production Design
Bret August Tanzer, Production Designer
Bryony Foster, Set Decorator
Outstanding Editing
Scott Powell, ACE
Daivd Lebowitz, ACE
Victoria Grimsley
Dianara Aprymova
Outstanding Sound Editing
Outstanding Sound Mixing
Outstanding Writing
Lena Waithe & Justin Hillian
Cast
Ntare Guma
Mbaho Mwine
as Ronnie Davis
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Jacob Latimore
as Emmett Washington
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Alex Hibbert
as Kevin Williams
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Yolonda Ross
as Jada Washington
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Shamon Brown Jr.
as Stanley ‘Papa’ Johnson
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Michael V. Epps
as Jake Taylor
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Birgundi Baker
as Kiesha
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Episodes
S3 E1 | “Foe ‘Nem”
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.
S3 E2 | “Brewfurd”
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.
S3 E3 | “Buss Down”
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.
S3 E4 | “Gangway”
Ronnie finds a new calling in his bid for redemption. Emmett lets his dad Darnell and his insecurities get the best of him. Kevin is weighed down by a lie. The mayoral race heats up when candidates Douda and Camille Halloway face off.
S3 E5 | “Terror Town”
An unexpected visit threatens Trig’s battle for custody of Jake.
S3 E6 | “Woo Woo Woo”
Kevin’s birthday finds him in far from a celebrating mood. Ronnie takes his grandmother Ms. Ethel on a whirl back in time. Emmett goes on a cannabis run with Tiff. Douda’s campaign hits another speed bump when a past wound draws fresh blood.
S3 E7 | “A Stain”
Ronnie laments a loss. Emmett and Dom get help from landlord Zeke in their new effort. Kiesha is resigned to her fate but vows to fight. Jemma melts Kevin’s heart. Politics pit Douda against Camille.
S3 E8 | “Funchroom”
Kiesha remains trapped in her own personal nightmare while Kevin, Nina and Dre worry about the future. Emmett and Jada bring comforting words and food to the Williams’. Ronnie hopes to be absolved of his past transgressions.
S3 E9 | “Lackin'”
Ronnie is praised by his church community, while others won’t let him forget his mistakes. Emmett and Dom prepare for their grand opening. Kevin tries to balance his relationships with his obligations.
S3 E10 | “A Couple, Two, Three”
Ronnie finds absolution. Emmett and Tiff take a step toward their future. Jada offers advice. Trig plays his final card against Douda. Life events mature Kevin, Jake and Papa. Season finale.
