Season 3

**Season 3** of the Showtime coming-of-age drama *The Chi* was renewed for a 10-episode season on April 30, 2019. It premiered on June 21, 2020.

## Synopsis

A maturing Emmett tries to alter the way his mother sees him, moving from unmotivated teen to full-fledged businessman, but Jada has her sights set on her own next chapter. Ronnie is unsure of his life’s purpose, but hopes it's not too late to transform himself. Kevin, Kiesha and their newlywed mothers, Nina and Dre, undergo a seismic shift in their family. Jake finds himself in a tug-of-war between his estranged brother Trig, and Douda, his powerful new father-figure, while Papa finds love in an unlikely place.

## Cast

### Main

* Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Ronnie Davis
* Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington
* Alex Hibbert as Kevin Williams
* Michael Epps as Jake Taylor
* Shamon Brown as Stanley "Papa" Jackson
* Yolonda Ross as Jada Washington
* Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams

### Supporting

* Luke James as Victor "Trig" Taylor
* La La Anthony as Dominique "Dom" Morris
* Lil Rel Howery as Zeke Remnick
* Jasmine Davis as Imani
* Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina Williams
* Miriam A. Hyman as Dre
* Curtiss Cook as Otis "Douda" Perry
* Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha
* Hannaha Hall as Tiffany
* Judae'a Brown as Jemma St. John
* Chris Lee as Hannibal
* Rolando Boyce as Darnell
* Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry
* Sonja Sohn as Laverne Johnson
* David Alan Anderson as Greavy
* Cedric Young as Sonny
* Julian Parker as Barry
* Corey Hendrix as Curtis
* Tory O. Davis as Pastor Stanley Jackson
* Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro
* Joel Steingold as Marcus St. John
* Juanita Jennings as Opal Perry
* Lena Waithe as Camille Hallaway
* LaDonna Tittle as Ethel Davis
* Cedric Mays as Omari

## Production

* On April 30, 2019, *The Chi* was renewed for a third season.
* Justin Hillian joined the series as new showrunner, replacing Ayanna Floyd Davis.
* Birgundi Baker, who portrays Kiesha Williams, was promoted to series regular.
* Due to allegation of misconduct, Jason Mitchell, who portrayed Brandon Johnson, was fired from the series in May 2019.

## Gallery

### Videos

Returning for Season 3 The Chi SHOWTIMEThe Chi Season 3 (2020) Official Trailer Lena Waithe & Common SHOWTIME SeriesThe Chi Season 3 (2020) Official Teaser SHOWTIME'We're All in This Together' Official Teaser The Chi Season 3'The Kids Are All Grown Up' Teaser The Chi Season 3Roundtable Discussion Sneak Peek of What's to Come The Chi Season 3The Chi With Love Concert June 21 at 7 6c Presented by SHOWTIMERoundtable Discussion Glow Up w the Cast of The Chi Season 3Twista Performs "HOPE" SHOWTIME Presents THE CHI WITH LOVE ConcertRavyn Lenae Performs "Sticky" SHOWTIME Presents THE CHI WITH LOVE ConcertJamila Woods Performs "BLK GRL Soldier" SHOWTIME Presents THE CHI WITH LOVE ConcertBJ The Chicago Kid Performs "Reach" SHOWTIME Presents THE CHI WITH LOVE ConcertThe Chi Is "A Showcase of Black Love & Joy" Season 3 SHOWTIMERoundtable Discussion Black & Missing The Chi Season 3
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ‘The Chi’ Renewed For Season 3 By Showtime - Deadline
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 ‘The Chi’: Justin Hillian Named New Showrunner As Ayanna Floyd Davis Exits; Birgundi Baker Upped To Series Regular; Luke James, La La Anthony & Lil Rel Howery To Recur - Deadline
3. ↑ 'The Chi' Showrunner Goes Public on Jason Mitchell Misconduct Claims: "Everyone Was Well Aware" - The Hollywood Reporter