Series synopsis
South Side is an American comedy television series that premiered on Comedy Central on July 24, 2019. It ended on December 29, 2022. It was created by Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, Sultan Salahuddin. It stars Sultan Salahuddin, Kareme Young, Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle.
Two recent community-college graduates get stuck working at Rent-T-Own in the Chicago neighborhood of Englewood and work to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Premise
Two recent community-college graduates get stuck working at Rent-T-Own in the Chicago neighborhood of Englewood and work to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Premise: America's hardest working comedy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sultan Salahuddin as Simon James
- Kareme Young as Kareme 'K' Odom
- Bashir Salahuddin as Officer Goodnight
- Diallo Riddle as Allen Gayle
- Chandra Russell as Officer Turner
- Quincy Young as Quincy 'Q' Odom
Guest cast
- Donna Jay Fulks as Neighbor 1
- Geno Walker as Tenant
- Julia Rowley as Rachel
- Mike Brunlieb as Chase Novak
- LaRoyce Hawkins as Michael 'Shaw' Owens
- Brittany Baker as Tinisha
- Patrick Scott McDermott as Connor
- Cordae as Self
- Deanna Reed-Foster as Judge
- Arti Ishak as Liz
- Evan Mulrooney as MP #1
- Ken Bradley as Burt Rovner
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 24, 2019 | September 18, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 11, 2021 | November 25, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 8 | December 8, 2022 | December 29, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xbox Simon and Kareme graduate from community college, but they're still stuck in their dead-end jobs repossessing furniture for Rent-T-Own. |
July 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Sell Yourself Simon and Kareme are picked by Uncle Spike to sell erectile dysfunction pills; Officer Goodnight has difficulties patrolling the South Side. |
July 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Turner Buys a Building Officer 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. |
August 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Treat Yourself A 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. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Ambulance Simon 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. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Election Allen 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. |
November 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heartless Q enlists Simon and K’s help to cover for an AWOL member of the team. After their squad car is stolen, Sergeant Turner finds herself covering for Officer Goodnight… again. |
December 8, 2022 |
| 2 |
College While Simon schools a group of high school students, Goodnight realizes that his wife might be involved in a dangerously delicious cult. |
December 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Laughter A vigilante known only as “The Laughter” terrorizes Chicago’s network of rental stores… and he’s coming for Rent-T-Own next. |
December 15, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Comedy Central |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 24, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 29, 2022 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |