The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date news, time, streaming details and more

The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date (Image Via Paramount+)
The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date (Image via Paramount+)

Season 7 episode 2 of The Chi is set to release on May 23, 2025, only on Paramount+ with Showtime, while it will have its on-air premiere two days later on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Episode 2 is titled "The Fall Out" and depicts Tiff unexpectedly teaming up with Victor, only to find herself drawn into an even more surprising bond with Nuck. At the same time, Jake’s secret relationship with Tatiana is accidentally brought to light, stirring up a wave of drama.

Meanwhile, Emmett finds himself overwhelmed as he attempts to manage work while wrangling all the kids, leading to a chaotic confrontation. Read on for the details on the streaming schedule of episode 2 of the show.


The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date and streaming details

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The show's season 7 first premiered on Friday, May 16, 2025, on Paramount+ with Showtime, with the first episode airing on Showtime two days later, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Season 7, episode 2 is premiering next Friday as part of a weekly release schedule on May 23, 2025.

The official synopsis of the episode, as per IMDb, states,

"Tiff finds an unlikely partner in Victor - and a more unlikely connection with Nuck. Jake exposes his affair with Tatiana, triggering a scandal."

What does this unlikely connection mean for Tiff? Only the upcoming episode can tell. One can also access the show via platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV with a Showtime add-on.


What else do we know about The Chi?

The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date (Image via Paramount+)
The Chi Season 7 Episode 2: Release date (Image via Paramount+)

The Chi's first season premiered in January 2018, making it among the longest-running shows and already a hit. This American drama series is created by Lena Waithe. It depicts the lives of people from the South Side of Chicago—their struggles, lifestyle, and aspirations. The residents have witnessed a tragic event, and since then, their lives have been intertwined, which adds to the drama in the show.

Some of the residents of South Chicago include Kevin, an adolescent who is dealing with challenges around adulting. Brandon is an aspiring chef trying to make a better future, while Emmet is a young man seeking guidance and purpose. On the other hand, Ronnie is a drifter who is stuck in his past and determined to seek redemption. Through their stories, The Chi delves into themes of community, identity, and the impact of systemic issues on everyday lives. In Season 7, Episode 1, Rob's mother is dealing with his death and is determined to catch and kill the one responsible.

The show has a spectacular cast, with Jacob Latimore appearing as Emmett, while Alex R. Hibbert will be appearing as Kevin. Alongside them, there will be Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Ronnie, Yolonda Ross as Jada, Hannaha Hall as Tiff, Shamon Brown Jr. as Papa, and Jason Mitchell as Brandon.


The Chi has been praised for its in-depth storytelling and strong performances. The first season scored 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7.5/10, while for season 7, no critic reviews are available as of now.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew