South Side
South Side is set in and around the working class neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago. The show follows two friends who just graduated community college … so now they're ready to take over the world! But until they do they're stuck at Rent-T-Own, a retail-rental crossroads where the South Side's vast ensemble of characters come together. Despite the obstacles of inner-city life, these friends and their co-workers all strive to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Brought to life by local Chicagoans, both in front of and behind the camera, this show gives viewers an authentic portrayal of what life on the South Side is all about.
Main Cast
Sultan Salahuddinas Simon James
Chandra Russellas Sergeant Turner
Bashir Salahuddinas Officer Goodnight
Quincy Youngas Quincy "Q" Odom
Kareme Youngas Kareem "K" Odom
Zuri Salahuddinas Stacy
Diallo Riddleas Allen Gayle
Nefetari Spenceras Keisha
LaRoyce Hawkinsas Michael "Shaw" Owens
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Xbox
Aired: Jul 24, 2019Simon and Kareme graduate from community college, but they're still stuck in their dead-end jobs repossessing furniture for Rent-T-Own.
- Episode 2: Sell Yourself
Aired: Jul 31, 2019Uncle Spike recruits Simon and Kareme to sell erectile dysfunction pills, and Officer Goodnight struggles with his job patrolling the South Side.
- Episode 3: Turner Buys a Building
Aired: Aug 7, 2019Officer Turner is at odds with a civil rights icon who happens to live in her newly acquired building; Simon and Kareme try their hand at selling street popcorn.
- Episode 4: The Day the Jordans Drop
Aired: Aug 14, 2019Officers Turner and Goodnight guard a store that's selling Jordan sneakers; Simon and Kareme try to recover a laptop that has Kareme's sci-fi novel on it.
- Episode 5: Cold Cases
Aired: Aug 21, 2019Kareme and Quincy compete to see who can repossess more in one day, and Bluto defends himself in court.
- Episode 6: Mongolian Curly
Aired: Aug 28, 2019Simon and Kareme crash a barbecue; Officer Turner gets a new wig to impress her old high school classmates.
- Episode 7: Chi-town
Aired: Sep 4, 2019Officer Turner's father asks her to compete in a spades tournament, and Simon learns the moves for steppin'.
- Episode 8: Weird White Murderer
Aired: Sep 11, 2019Officer Turner throws herself into the search for a missing teenager, and Stacy sets out to record the perfect song to inspire the community.
- Episode 9: Mild Sauce Meatballs
Aired: Sep 18, 2019Kareme propels Rent-T-Own to the next level with his tasty mild sauce meatballs, and Allen tries desperately to impress the Heirs of Madagascar social club.
- Episode 10: Litcoin
Aired: Sep 18, 2019Simon and Kareme invest in a new cryptocurrency called Litcoin, and Officer Goodnight shoots himself in the foot.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Treat Yourself
Aired: Nov 11, 2021A sweltering summer day finds Simon desperate to protect his latest prized possession – a set of Omaha steaks. Meanwhile, Goodnight's ill-fated stakeout leads to a surprise win for Turner.
- Episode 2: Ambulance
Aired: Nov 11, 2021Simon and K find themselves in over their heads when Uncle Spike causes their latest scheme to go south. Then, Officer Goodnight's plans for the Chorale are overshadowed by the arrival of Kitty's crooning ex.
- Episode 3: The Election
Aired: Nov 11, 2021Allen runs for Alderman, but his attempts to dig up dirt on Adam Bethune might cost him the race. Then, Turner prepares to reenter the dating scene, while Keisha attempts to scare her son back onto the basketball court.
- Episode 4: Turner's and Brenda's Day Off
Aired: Nov 18, 2021Turner and Brenda ditch the set of the hit show Chicago Shields, leaving Goodnight and a frantic production assistant to track them down. Meanwhile, K workshops his sci-fi novel – with no help from Simon.
- Episode 5: Life of an Ottoman
Aired: Nov 18, 2021The Rent-T-Own team looks back at the many lives of an ottoman that's been in the system for decades, tracing its journey through Q's ill-fated foot modeling career, to Keisha's foray into doll fashion, and beyond.
- Episode 6: Chicago's #1 Party Promoter
Aired: Nov 18, 2021Reeling from the loss of an iconic party promoter, the community gathers for one last bash with a surprise from the beyond. Travis tries to climb his way to the top, while Turner attempts to get freaky with a no-fun funeral director.
- Episode 7: Face Your Fears
Aired: Nov 25, 2021As a cabal of clowns invade the South Side, Goodnight and Turner attempt to control the chaos, while Simon and the RTO crew try to face their fears.
- Episode 8: Tornado
Aired: Nov 25, 2021Forced to take refuge in Rent-T-Own during a freak storm, Turner uses the captive audience to her advantage, while Q and Stacy deal with computer problems. Elsewhere, a brush with a fortune teller spells doom for Simon and K.
- Episode 9: 10 Less Minutes
Aired: Nov 25, 2021While Simon and K work on their latest scheme, Turner's surfaces with a saucy side-hustle of her own. Later, Allen's attempts to fight for the people of the South Side catch the attention of Chicago's elite.
- Episode 10: Sarcophacouch
Aired: Nov 25, 2021Juke-A-Thon and Furniture Con loom on the horizon, promising big changes for the South Side crew. While Stacy and Turner clash over coaching styles, Q's groundbreaking couch creates waves – and causes a rift in the space-time continuum.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Heartless
Aired: Dec 8, 2022Q enlists Simon and K's help; Sgt. Turner and Goodnight's car is stolen.
- Episode 2: College
Aired: Dec 8, 2022Presented with a mentoring opportunity, Simon sets out to convince a group of high school students to ditch their college dreams. Meanwhile, Turner tries to prove that the frosting company Goodnight's wife Kitty works for is a dangerous cult.
- Episode 3: The Laughter
Aired: Dec 15, 2022A vigiiante terrorizes Chicago's rental stores and is coming for Rent-T-Own.
- Episode 4: South Suburbs
Aired: Dec 15, 2022While Turner experiences yet another disappointing birthday, Simon and K find themselves hobnobbing with the South Suburb's elite.
- Episode 5: The Spirit of Kwanzaa
Aired: Dec 22, 2022When Alderman Gayle announces a film festival honoring Kwanzaa, the residents of the 51st Ward set their sights on the cash prize.
- Episode 6: DJ Alderman
Aired: Dec 22, 2022After Alderman Gayle pursues a newfound passion for music, Simon and K take over the 51st Ward.
- Episode 7: Super Speed
Aired: Dec 29, 2022While Simon and K test out their newly acquired superpowers, Stacy hosts a speed-dating event, Goodnight and Kitty get down and dirty, and Turner goes on a wild journey through hip-hop history.
- Episode 8: Littlepalooza
Aired: Dec 29, 2022Following an incident at a Bulls' game, Simon and K hide out in the wilderness. Back in Chicago, Turner investigates a crime with surprising ties to rapper Cordae, while Goodnight takes center stage at the city's smallest music festival.