
The Chi Payback is a mother.
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
- Created By
Lena Waithe
- First Aired on
Jan 07, 2018
- Popularity: 42.3697
- 188 votes
- Networks
- (US)(US)
- Production
Fox 21 Television Studios (US)Showtime Networks (US)Kapital Entertainment (US)Hillman Grad Productions (US)20th Television (US)Elwood ReidFreedom Road Productionsid8 mm.Hillionaire ProductionsVerse Productions
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
7 seaons till Jun 15, 2025
Last episode: Safe Harbor
Seasons & episodes
Total 7 seasons, 78 episodes

Specials
Aired
Episode 1Rules of the South Side: Grown Folks1 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake give advice about handling questions from adults.
Episode 2Rules of the South Side: School1 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about going to school on the South Side.
Episode 3Rules of the South Side: Career Goals55 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake talk about what they want to do when they grow up.
Episode 4Rules of the South Side: About That Life55 min
Kevin, Papa, and Jake discuss the pros and cons of living outside the law on the South Side.
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Crew & Team

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