The Chi season 7: release date, cast & what we know

Jacob Latimore and Birgundi Baker as Emmett and Kiesha standing by a TV in The Chi season 7

Jacob Latimore and Birgundi Baker, The Chi season 7 (Image credit: Paramount/Showtime)

After Paramount reported The Chi season 6 broke records for the series as the most-watched in the show's history, there's much anticipation for The Chi season 7.

As always, the series follows the lives of various residents of the city of Chicago as they try to navigate life, which includes ups and downs in careers, family matters and love. For better or worse, they have each other to lean on (although sometimes, they have each other to blame for their problems, too). Here’s everything we know about The Chi season 7.

The Chi season 7 release date

The Chi season 7 debuts on Sunday, May 18, at 9 pm ET/PT on Showtime. The series premieres a little earlier on demand and on Paramount Plus with Showtime on Friday, May 16.

The Chi is a Showtime Original series and airs directly on the platform in the US. Those interested in watching new episodes as they air on TV need a subscription via their cable/satellite provider. However, if you’ve cut cords with traditional TV watching, live streaming platforms such as FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV offer Showtime add-on subscriptions for an additional fee. New episodes can also be streamed via a Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription.

In the UK, there is currently no information about when season 7 debuts. Once we learn more, we'll pass along the update.

The Chi season 7 plot

Here is a brief synopsis of the new season from Paramount's press release:

"In season seven, with Alicia at the helm, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. Yet as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost."

The Chi season 7 cast

Luke James as Victor in a tan wool coat in The Chi season 7 — Luke James, The Chi (Image credit: Paramount/Showtime)

From the very beginning, The Chi has been a drama with an ensemble cast, and that continues in season 6. Helping to lead the way as series regulars in the new episodes are Jacob Latimore (House Party), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), Yolonda Ross (American Gigolo), Michael V. Epps (Primary Position), Birgundi Baker (Praise This), Luke James (Star) Curtis Cook (Manifest), Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf) and Shamon Brown Jr. (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

As always, the series is rounded out by a host of guest stars. This season includes: