In its mid-season finale, Kevin says his final goodbye, as do a few others, as Alicia and other new characters push the idea they soon will take up the screen time of those dearly departed.
The aftermath of the events of the last episode unfurls as Kiesha and Nina share a therapy session together that opens up old wounds.
This episode is a major turning point as a new character is introduced, we say goodbye to another, and with the kids graduating high school, the question of what’s next for them.
As prom comes around, it means some of the teens getting a break from the drama, but some really just can’t escape it. Meanwhile, the adults who have connections with Douda continue to question how much of an asset he can be.
“ReUp” delivers a strong sense of community as people lean on each other to celebrate the good times and have some minor drama.
Emmett and Kiesha host a housewarming which brings many characters, including Douda, under the same roof – with some contentious results. Also, Papa does something which makes Kenya see him in a new light.
Lynn Whitfield makes her debut on “The Chi” and with her influence, we may lose one of the tenured characters on the show.
“The Chi” returns, jumping ahead to the winter, and despite not much time passing, it seems so much has happened that will give us a show that may not find itself slowly down despite the rare opportunity to have a sixth season.