• Air date: 23 May '21 10 episodes
      Jake, Papa and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the aftermath of an act of police brutality. As the three friends reckon with a broken system, the aftershocks ripple across the South Side, inspiring friends and neighbors to rise up and take action.
  • List of Episodes (10)
    • 1. Soul Food

      23 May '21
      Emmett's past threatens his new marriage. Kiesha wrestles with a decision that will affect the life of her unborn child. A run in with law enforcement leaves Kevin, Jake and Papa reeling. Douda tries to walk the line between gangster and mayor. Tiff and Dom go into business together. Marcus petitions to bring the Olympics to Chicago.
    • 2. Cooley High

      30 May '21
      Emmett comes clean to Tiff. A college tour forces Kevin and Jake to consider their futures. Douda makes a decision that will change the face of Chicago. Jada gets some unexpected news. Papa starts a podcast. Trig reunites with an old friend.
    • 3. Native Son

      06 Jun '21
      Tiff discovers a possible solution to her ongoing relationship woes with her new husband Emmett. Mayor Douda, Tracy and Trig decide it’s time to take community protection into their own hands. Meanwhile, Kevin and Jemma hit a rough patch in their relationship.
    • 4. The Girl From Chicago

      13 Jun '21
      Jake, Jemma and Kevin organize an on-campus protest. Emmett and Tiff set new boundaries for their relationship. Imani schemes to break a girl out of the 63rd St. Mob's trap house. Dre’s frequent disappearances leave Nina suspicious. Jada gives Emmett some unexpected news.
    • 5. The Spook Who Sat By The Door

      20 Jun '21
      Douda, Roselyn and Marcus prepare for the gala. Kiesha goes into labor. Kevin and Jemma's relationship reaches a breaking point. Trig and Shaad have a falling out.
    • 6. Candyman

      27 Jun '21
      Kiesha adjusts to life after birth. Papa tries to broker peace between Kevin and Jake. Jada struggles under the weight of her condition. Nina’s suspicion of Dre reaches a peak. Tiff and Dom get a business opportunity.
    • 7. ...Black Messiah

      11 Jul '21
      Emmett and Tiff explore new things as a couple; Trig tries to counsel Jamal when he reaches his breaking point; Imani takes are of the trap house for good; Kevin journeys to the West Side with a new friend; Pap teaches Jake how to woo his lady
    • 8. Love Jones

      18 Jul '21
      Kevin and Papa pull out all the stops to get their women back. Emmett treats Tiff to a night on the town. Kiesha and Christian get to know each other better.
    • 9. Southside With You

      25 Jul '21
      Emmett and Darnell spend time with Jada; Jake and Jemma attend the spring formal; tensions between Douda and Marcus rise; Kevin makes his move; Trig gets caught in a mess he didn't create.
    • 10. A Raisin in the Sun

      01 Aug '21