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Kiesha Williams is a fictional character portrayed by Birgundi Baker in the TV series The Chi.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 25 years old.
They appear in 55 episodes out of a total of 66 aired so far and have accumulated 1666 positive votes.

Kiesha Williams

by Birgundi Baker

character

Episodes55

  • 8.1
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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 january 2018
    Series premiere. A fateful event sends shockwaves through a community on the South Side of Chicago and connects the lives of Brandon, Ronnie, Emmett, and Kevin in wholly unexpected ways.
  • 7.7
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    Alee

    episode S1.E2 january 2018
    Brandon reels from a loss as Ronnie realizes he's made a mistake. Meanwhile, Emmett's carefree life is upended. Papa and Jake taunt Kevin over his crush on Andrea. Detective Cruz is shaken by conflicting clues in the investigation.
  • 7.7
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    Ghosts

    episode S1.E3 january 2018
    Brandon asks Kevin for help. Laverne and Greavy make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Amir looks to capitalize on Emmett's side gig while Quentin returns to town to launch his own investigation.
  • 7.7
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    Quaking Grass

    episode S1.E4 january 2018
    Brandon seeks refuge after Jerrika kicks him out. A physically and mentally ailing Ronnie runs into Rafiq. Meanwhile, Quentin takes a valued item from Trice while Kevin's quest ends with Brandon making a bad deal with Reg.
  • 7.8
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    The Whistle

    episode S1.E7 february 2018
    Brandon compromises his employment by defending a co-worker. Emmett spends an eye-opening day with Quentin. At the roller rink, Kevin tries to get Andrea's attention.
  • 7.8
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    Wallets

    episode S1.E8 march 2018
    Brandon branches out on his own. Emmett searches for his son after Tiffany takes him. Ronnie seeks redemption at a mosque where he meets Rafiq. Kevin tries to stop his best friend from going down a dark path.
  • 8.1
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    Ease on Down the Road

    episode S1.E10 march 2018
    Ronnie faces his past crimes. Meanwhile, Brandon's plan to finance his business goes awry. Kevin stars in the school play and attends a cast party with his friends. Emmett decides to fight for full custody. Season finale.
  • 7.8
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    Eruptions

    episode S2.E1 april 2019
    Brandon deals with an unfortunate turn of events that takes him back to Reg. Jada makes a decision that forces Emmett to grow up. Kevin, Jake and Papa hatch a plan to do a project for school. Ronnie takes an inmate under his wing.
  • 8
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    Showdown

    episode S2.E4 april 2019
    Brandon stresses over The After Taste Food Competition and makes a deal with Emmett. An accident at Sonny's threatens Emmett's job. Kevin, Jake and Papa cause mayhem on picture day at school. Ronnie adjusts to a new life he didn't expect.
  • 7.9
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    Feeling The Heat

    episode S2.E5 may 2019
    Brandon and Emmett come together for some Chicago summer fun on a hottest days of the year. Kevin deals with a death in the family. Ronnie reconnects with Rafiq and gets helpful advice. Reg and Douda forms a plan to fix the gang's problem.
  • 7.6
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    A Leg Up

    episode S2.E6 may 2019
    Brandon competes in the finals of The After Taste Food Competition. Emmett tries to smooth things over with the women in his life. Kevin and Jake get into a fight. Ronnie and Jada grow closer after a family secret comes to light.
  • 7.9
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    Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings

    episode S2.E9 june 2019
    Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.
  • 6.9
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    Foe 'Nem

    episode S3.E1 june 2020
    A wedding alters Kevin and Kiesha's lives. Emmett juggles his business and his growing family. Ronnie struggles to find his way. Jake's estranged brother Trig lands back in town on a mission. Season premiere
  • 7.2
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    Brewfurd

    episode S3.E2 june 2020
    Kevin rallies Papa and Jake for help. Emmett finds a short-term solution to his food shortage problem. Jada samples the dating scene and a local trap kitchen run by Dom. Trig devises a plan to get custody of his brother Jake from Douda.
  • 7
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    Buss Down

    episode S3.E3 july 2020
    The Williams family goes into a tailspin. Emmett and Tiff devise a plan to move in with Jada while he gets his new business off the ground. Ronnie gets a not-so-friendly reminder that his neighborhood has a long memory of his past deeds.
  • 7.7
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    Gangway

    episode S3.E4 july 2020
    Ronnie finds a new calling in his bid for redemption. Emmett lets his dad Darnell and his insecurities get the best of him. Kevin is weighed down by a lie. The mayoral race heats up when candidates Douda and Camille Halloway face off.
  • 7.2
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    Terror Town

    episode S3.E5 july 2020
    Ronnie's memories threaten his progress. An unexpected visit threatens Trig's battle for custody of Jake. Kevin and his friend's adventure tests the limits of their fight-or-flight instincts. Emmett capitalizes on a predicament.
  • 7.6
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    Woo Woo Woo

    episode S3.E6 july 2020
    Kevin's birthday finds him in far from a celebrating mood. Ronnie takes his grandmother Ms. Ethel on a whirl back in time. Emmett goes on a cannabis run with Tiff. Douda's campaign hits another speed bump.
  • 8.2
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    A Stain

    episode S3.E7 august 2020
    Ronnie laments a loss. Emmett and Dom get help from landlord Zeke in their new effort. Kiesha is resigned to her fate but vows to fight. Jemma melts Kevin's heart. Politics pit Douda against Camille.
  • 7.9
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    Frunchroom

    episode S3.E8 august 2020
    Kiesha remains trapped in her own personal nightmare while Kevin, Nina and Dre worry about the future. Emmett and Jada bring comforting words and food to the Williams'. Ronnie hopes to be absolved of his past transgressions.
  • 8.4
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    Lackin'

    episode S3.E9 august 2020
    Ronnie is praised by his church community, while others won't let him forget his mistakes. Emmett and Dom prepare for their grand opening. Kevin tries to balance obligations.
  • 6.9
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    A Couple, Two, Three

    episode S3.E10 august 2020
    Ronnie finds absolution. Emmett and Tiff take a step toward their future. Trig plays his final card against Douda. Life events mature Kevin, Jake and Papa. Season finale.
  • 7
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    Soul Food

    episode S4.E1 may 2021
    Kiesha wrestles with a decision that will affect the life of her unborn child. A run in with police leaves Kevin, Jake and Papa reeling. Douda tries to walk the line between gangster and mayor. Season premiere.
  • 6.7
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    Cooley High

    episode S4.E2 may 2021
    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.
  • 6.3
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    Native Son

    episode S4.E3 june 2021
    Tiff discovers a possible solution to her relationship woes with Emmett. Douda, Tracy and Trig take community protection into their own hands. Kevin and Jemma hit a rough patch.
  • 6.4
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    The Girl from Chicago

    episode S4.E4 june 2021
    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 63rd St. Mob's trap house. Nina suspects Dre. Jada gives Emmett some unexpected news.
  • 6.9
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    The Spook Who Sat by the Door

    episode S4.E5 june 2021
    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.
  • 6.5
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    Candyman

    episode S4.E6 june 2021
    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.
  • 6.6
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    ...Black Messiah

    episode S4.E7 july 2021
    Emmett and Tiff explore new things as a couple. Trig tries to counsel Jamal when he reaches his breaking point. Imani takes care of the trap house for good. Kevin journeys to the West Side with a new friend. Papa teaches Jake how to woo his lady. Nina and Dre throw Kiesha an impromptu party.
  • 7.1
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    Love Jones

    episode S4.E8 july 2021
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Southside with You

    episode S4.E9 july 2021
    Emmett and Darnell spend quality time with Jada. Jake and Jemma attend the spring formal. Tensions between Douda and Marcus rise. Kevin makes his move on Lynae. Trig gets caught up in a mess he didn't create.
  • 7.6
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    A Raisin in the Sun

    episode S4.E10 august 2021
    Emmett tells Tiff to make a decision. Imani and Shaad get a clean slate. Jake comes clean to Jemma. Trig gives Douda an ultimatum. Tracy throws a celebratory block party. Nina and Dre put their problems aside to help someone in need.
  • 6.8
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    Overnight Celebrity

    episode S5.E1 june 2022
    Emmett tries to win Tiff back. Kiesha starts a new chapter. Kevin gets more passionate. Jake tries out for basketball. Papa starts trouble at a pep rally. Jada hits a roadblock. Trig takes a major step. Douda and an old face visit Tracy.
  • 7.3
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    Oh Girl

    episode S5.E2 july 2022
    Emmett's struggles with co-parenting. Jake reconnects with someone. Kiesha's plans go awry. Tiff and Rob heat up. Kevin has a new love interest. Papa struggles with being canceled. Jada reveals a secret. Trig considers a new role.
  • 7.3
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    This Christmas

    episode S5.E3 july 2022
    Emmett and Kiesha bond over single parenting. Jada confronts Suede. Trig and Jake enjoy Christmas morning. Tiff and Rob's relationship grows stronger after a holiday mishap. Douda delivers a Christmas miracle for the community.
  • 6.6
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    On Me

    episode S5.E4 july 2022
    Emmett helps Kiesha balance motherhood and college. Trig and Shaad canvas the community. Jemma confronts Jake. Douda issues Tracy an ultimatum.
  • 7.2
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    We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off

    episode S5.E5 july 2022
    Kiesha and Emmett's relationship takes a turn. Jemma and Jake confront the truth. Kevin attends a cosplay party. Trig finds an unexpected connection. Papa and Bakari bond.
  • 6.6
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    Bring It on Home to Me

    episode S5.E6 july 2022
    Emmett comes clean. Darnell and Jada have a date night. A big gaming win takes Kevin's life in a new direction. Jemma makes a decision. Trig struggles with maintaining his truth.
  • 7.2
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    Angels

    episode S5.E7 august 2022
    Emmett and Tiff unite as co-parents after learning unexpected news. Kiesha gets advice from her counselor. Kevin struggles to balance dating and his gaming competitions.
  • 7.7
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    Sweet Thing

    episode S5.E8 august 2022
    Valentine's Day brings unexpected developments. Trig and Shaad hit the town, while Jada and Darnell's plans are ruined. Emmett makes a mature decision. Jake and Jemma's day ends in a confession. Kiesha and Tiff meet up.
  • 7.2
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    I'm Looking for a New Thing

    episode S5.E9 august 2022
    Emmett and Kiesha explore the day. Tiff opens up to Rob. Kevin is confronted by his parents. Jake and Papa's friendship is tested. Jada and Darnell make plans, while Douda makes a fateful decision.
  • 7.5
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    I Am the Blues

    episode S5.E10 september 2022
    Emmett supports Jada. Kiesha and Tiff reach a resolution. Pressure mounts on Douda. Trig makes major decision. Season finale.
  • 7.5
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    New Chi City

    episode S6.E1 august 2023
    Kiesha and Jake plans for exciting new career paths whereas Victor is awaiting the election results. For Emmett's the new venture yields big results but strains his personal life.
  • 8.1
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    Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems

    episode S6.E2 august 2023
    Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap. Shaad launches a new business. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection.
  • 7.5
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    House Party

    episode S6.E3 august 2023
    Emmett contends with an unexpected gift. Victor surprises Fatima. Lynae starts to doubt Bakari's intentions. Papa defends Kenya. Darnell issues a warning, while Rob looks for clues.
  • 7.2
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    ReUp

    episode S6.E4 august 2023
    Papa introduces Kenya to the crew, but Maisha is doubtful on Jemma's dedication. Tiff and Rob make strides with their business.
  • 8.4
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    One of Them Nights

    episode S6.E5 september 2023
    Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone. Emmett questions Douda. Kiesha asks for help. Jamal issues a warning to Bakari over Lynae. Shaad makes a potentially life-altering decision.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Boyz II Men

    episode S6.E6 september 2023
    Pressure mounts on Victor. Emmett makes Douda an offer. A defiant Papa tests his father Pastor Stanley's patience. Dre's actions spark doubt in Nina. Kevin celebrates a major achievement.
  • 8.6
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    Long Live

    episode S6.E7 september 2023
    The community reels at a loss. Jake's sage advice to Victor provides clarity. A past memory sparks a breakthrough for Kiesha. Bakari confronts Nuck. Nina makes a startling confession.
  • 7.7
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    Who Shot Ya?

    episode S6.E8 september 2023
    The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff.
  • 8.3
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    The Aftermath

    episode S6.E9 may 2024
    Victor and Emmett deal with the consequences of their decision to take on Douda. Kiesha worries about her family's safety, while Jada and Darnell make moves to keep everyone safe. Alicia cashes in a favor from Bianca.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Want This Smoke

    episode S6.E10 may 2024
    Victor learns the value of compromise. Emmett and Kiesha's date night is interrupted. Shaad makes an unlikely connection. Professor Gardner's lecture inspires Bakari. The FBI finds more evidence linking to Q's murder.
  • 8.1
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    Saints & Sinners

    episode S6.E11 may 2024
    Emmett and Darnell's father-son time is interrupted by a revelation. Papa is wooed by Pastor Ezekiel, causing tension with his mother. Alicia offers Shaad an opportunity.
  • 7.9
    /10

    City of Gold

    episode S6.E12 may 2024
    Emmett looks to a new partnership as a solution to all his problems. Victor is haunted by his past mistakes. Papa makes a big decision. Devastating news sends Kiesha reeling.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Legacy

    episode S6.E13 june 2024
    Douda's birthday sparks emotions. Shocking news brings new problems for Emmett and Kiesha. Damien makes a surprising discovery while Alonzo takes a bold step.

Best moments10

  • 7.9
    /10
    68% of the votes

    Frunchroom

    episode S3.E8 august 2020
    Kiesha remains trapped in her own personal nightmare while Kevin, Nina and Dre worry about the future. Emmett and Jada bring comforting words and food to the Williams'. Ronnie hopes to be absolved of his past transgressions.
  • 7.2
    /10
    63% of the votes

    Terror Town

    episode S3.E5 july 2020
    Ronnie's memories threaten his progress. An unexpected visit threatens Trig's battle for custody of Jake. Kevin and his friend's adventure tests the limits of their fight-or-flight instincts. Emmett capitalizes on a predicament.
  • 6.5
    /10
    52% of the votes

    Candyman

    episode S4.E6 june 2021
    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.
  • 6.9
    /10
    24% of the votes

    The Spook Who Sat by the Door

    episode S4.E5 june 2021
    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.
  • 7.2
    /10
    23% of the votes

    We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off

    episode S5.E5 july 2022
    Kiesha and Emmett's relationship takes a turn. Jemma and Jake confront the truth. Kevin attends a cosplay party. Trig finds an unexpected connection. Papa and Bakari bond.
  • 6.4
    /10
    23% of the votes

    The Girl from Chicago

    episode S4.E4 june 2021
    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 63rd St. Mob's trap house. Nina suspects Dre. Jada gives Emmett some unexpected news.
  • 7.5
    /10
    22% of the votes

    House Party

    episode S6.E3 august 2023
    Emmett contends with an unexpected gift. Victor surprises Fatima. Lynae starts to doubt Bakari's intentions. Papa defends Kenya. Darnell issues a warning, while Rob looks for clues.
  • 6.9
    /10
    22% of the votes

    A Couple, Two, Three

    episode S3.E10 august 2020
    Ronnie finds absolution. Emmett and Tiff take a step toward their future. Trig plays his final card against Douda. Life events mature Kevin, Jake and Papa. Season finale.
  • 7.6
    /10
    19% of the votes

    Woo Woo Woo

    episode S3.E6 july 2020
    Kevin's birthday finds him in far from a celebrating mood. Ronnie takes his grandmother Ms. Ethel on a whirl back in time. Emmett goes on a cannabis run with Tiff. Douda's campaign hits another speed bump.
  • 6.6
    /10
    17% of the votes

    ...Black Messiah

    episode S4.E7 july 2021
    Emmett and Tiff explore new things as a couple. Trig tries to counsel Jamal when he reaches his breaking point. Imani takes care of the trap house for good. Kevin journeys to the West Side with a new friend. Papa teaches Jake how to woo his lady. Nina and Dre throw Kiesha an impromptu party.

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