‘The Chi’ Season 7 Release Time And Schedule—When Do New Episodes Drop?

In the new season of Paramount+’s hit original series The Chi, the women are taking center stage. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about watching The Chi Season 7, including the release schedule on Paramount+ with Showtime and cable.

The seventh season of The Chi follows Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) and the women of Chicago’s South Side attempting to protect their city. “When Douda (Curtiss Cook) falls from the throne, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. 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 official synopsis reads.

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In addition to Whitfield, the returning cast for the next chapter includes Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Yolonda Ross as Jada, Washington Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley “Papa” Jackson, Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor, Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams and Luke James as Victor “Trig” Taylor.

This season also includes several exciting guest appearances, including Tony winner Phylicia Rashad, NAACP Image Award winner Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Emmy winner Karrueche Tran. Other guest stars include La La Anthony, Rolando Boyce, Judae’a Brown, Kandi Burruss, and many more.

The Season 7 premiere is already streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, but when will the rest of the episodes drop on Showtime and on the streaming site? Keep reading to find out.

What Time Does The Chi Season 7 Premiere?

The first episode of The Chi Season 7 premieres on Friday, May 16, at 3:00 a.m. ET on Paramount+ with Showtime. The season will also make its linear debut on Sunday, May 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET on Showtime.

How Many Episodes Are In The Chi Season 7?

The seventh season of The Chi will reportedly have 12 episodes, according to IMDb. The sixth season, which was split into two parts, featured a total of 16 episodes, while each of the first five seasons had 10 episodes.

The Chi Season 7 Release Schedule

The first episode of The Chi Season 7 premiered on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, May 16, and will air on Showtime on Sunday, May 18. New episodes will drop every Friday on streaming and every Sunday on linear until the Season 7 finale, expected to air in mid-August.

Check out the release schedule (so far) for The Chi Season 7 below.

• Season 7, Episode 1, “Black Friday” – Airing May 16 and May 18
• Season 7, Episode 2, “The Fall Out” – Airing May 23 and May 25
• Season 7, Episode 3, “More Life” – Airing May 30 and June 1
• Season 7, Episode 4, “Mother’s Day” – Airing June 6 and June 8
• Season 7, Episode 5, “Safe Harbor” – Airing June 13 and June 15
• Season 7, Episode 6, “Do The Chi Thing” – Airing June 20 and June 22
• Season 7, Episode 7, “Unfinished Business” – Airing June 27 and June 29
• Season 7, Episode 8, “A Bet It Is A Bet” – Airing July 11 and July 13
• Season 7, Episode 9, “Last Respects” – Airing July 18 and July 20
• Season 7, Episode 10, “Tha Block Is Hot” – Airing July 25 and July 27
• Season 7, Episode 11, “Ready Or Not” – TBA
• Season 7, Episode 12, “Rebirth” – TBA

How To Watch The Chi Season 7

Season 7 of The Chi is streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, which costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. You can also add Paramount+ with Showtime as an extra channel on Prime Video or Hulu for $12.99 per month.

Can You Watch The Chi Season 7 For Free?

Paramount+ is currently offering a one-week free trial for new subscribers. If you qualify, you can watch part of The Chi Season 7, as well as previous seasons, for free before the offer expires.

Watch the official trailer for The Chi Season 7 below.