Is ‘The Chi’ Airing a New Episode This Week? ‘The Chi’ Season 8 Info

Do you miss The Chi? Well, you’re not alone. Thankfully, the show’s YouTube page has a new video breaking down all the twists and turns from Season 7 Episodes 11 and 12 (“Ready or Not” and “Rebirth”).

The sixth season of Lena Waithe’s beloved drama was the show’s most-watched season to date, with the Season 7 premiere becoming the most-streamed episode in the program’s history. Interest in the latest season continued to grow as the ninth episode, “Last Respects,” broke the Season 7 opener’s numbers to become the most-streamed installment in series history. Per Deadline, the seventh season premiere garnered two million cross-platform viewers in the first seven days, with “Last Respects” earning 1.78M cross-platform viewers in just three days.

If you missed any episodes, all seven seasons of this fan-favorite drama are now available to stream on Paramount+.

Is there a new episode of The Chi airing on Paramount+ this week? Has the series been renewed for Season 8? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is The Chi Airing a New Episode This Week?

Nope. The Season 7 finale of The Chi debuted Friday, August 1 on Paramount+ and Sunday, August 3 on Showtime.

Will There Be a Season 8 of The Chi?

Yes! After a strong seventh-season debut, The Chi was renewed for Season 8 in May 2025.

“Following record-breaking viewership, we’re thrilled to announce The Chi has been renewed for Season 8, joining the ranks of Showtime’s most iconic series like Homeland and Dexter,” Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Chris McCarthy said in a statement. “Thanks to Lena Waithe and her incredible team, our talented cast and crew, and devoted fans — the South Side story continues!”

How To Watch The Chi For Free:

Seasons 1-7 of The Chi are now streaming on the Paramount+ Premium tier, which is available for $12.99/month. Paramount+ offers a seven-day free trial.

Another option is Amazon. You can add Paramount+ to your Prime Video account for an additional $12.99/month, and the streamer offers a seven-day free trial.