Season 7 of The Chi marks a bold new chapter in the acclaimed Showtime drama, shifting the spotlight to the powerful women of Chicago’s South Side as they navigate a city in flux. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest season, from its gripping plot and dynamic cast to streaming options and the music that sets the tone.
Tracklist
This new season picks up after Douda’s dramatic fall from power, setting the stage for a fierce struggle as the women of The Chi rise to reclaim their influence. With Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) at the helm, loyalties are tested and new rivalries ignite. The season promises high stakes and emotional twists, as characters battle for control in a world where only one crown can be claimed-and the cost of victory is steep. It continues to explore the interconnected lives, ambitions, and challenges of South Side residents, emphasizing themes of connection, redemption, and resilience.
Season 7 welcomes several exciting new faces to its already robust: Kyla Pratt as Angie, a formidable wife who insists on happiness at home, Reagan Gomez as Candace, a “lover girl gone bad” with a spicy new romance, Punkie Johnson as Shawnita, a no-nonsense restaurant manager, Tammy Townsend as Nora, an entrepreneurial spirit with big dreams.
Returning cast members include Jacob Latimore as Emmett, with Lynn Whitfield’s Alicia taking center stage. The season also features acclaimed additions like Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Karrueche Tran, further enriching the show’s tapestry of stories.
The Chi Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 – S07E01
- The Glass – H.E.R. (Itunes – Amazon)
- Father Figure – Rexx Life Raj (Itunes – Amazon)
- PS – We’re trying to find the song with the lyrics: Chicago, we in the Chi Uh, Chicago, uh-huh On the phone, I’m on the fiend Just to get in front of him Back doors, man, shorty ’bout to spend Then he spend again, say they can’t get him
- PS – We’re trying to find the song with the lyrics: Help me, Lord, oh, help me, Lord I need your hand of mercy Help me, Lord, oh, help me, Lord I need your hand of grace Lord, mercy, Lord Oh, mercy, Lord I need your hand of grace
- PS – We’re trying to find the song with the lyrics: It’s a cold night In Alabama And there’s a war, there’s a war Going on outside
- King of Sorrow – Sade (Itunes – Amazon)
The Chi Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 – S07E02
The Chi Season 7 premiered on Friday, May 16, 2025, for streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. New episodes are released weekly for subscribers. The season also airs on Showtime, with episodes broadcast every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. For viewers outside the U.S., streaming options include Crave in Canada and Hulu in select regions.