Chrisley Family Deeply Worried Son Chase Chrisley Could Be Abusing Alcohol In Emotional New Episode

Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley recently got more candid than ever during an emotional episode of her family's new spinoff series, "The Chrisleys: Back to Reality." The Lifetime show, which follows the Chrisley children weeks before being reunited with their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were pardoned from prison in the summer of 2025 after being convicted on several fraud charges, has already touched on several intense topics. The second episode, which premiered on Monday, September 1, focused on Chase Chrisley (Todd and Julie's son) and his alleged drinking problem. During the episode, many of his family members opened up about a change in Chase's behavior, which seemed to spiral out of control after his arrest in January 2025.

The second episode of the Chrisley family's new reality show focused heavily on Chase's arrest, which Julie called "the worst possible thing as a parent that you can think of" before revealing that the situation "breaks my heart."

According to a previous report from The Blast, Chase was arrested in January 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, after allegedly slapping a bar employee. The reality star was later arrested, charged with simple assault, and released on a $10,000 bond.

Todd told cameras that he wasn't surprised by his son's legal woes as he's been "warning" Chase to limit his alcohol consumption "for years."

"There was nothing in a bar that was going to bring you no good fortune," the family patriarch continued.

When it was time for Chase to open up about the incident, he told the producers that he didn't "remember" much of it. But that's not all.

Although the 911 audio footage stated Chase "got into a fight with one of the managers" at the Atlanta bar and "slapped him," the reality star denied the claim, adding, "I wouldn't slap somebody. Like, I'd get my money's worth."

"Everybody there says I didn't put my hands on anybody," he added. "But, I mean, it ended up with me with a mugshot."

The 29-year-old went on to say, "I think I kind of just hit rock bottom."

Elsewhere, during the episode, Chase's sister, Savannah, also weighed in on his alleged issues with alcohol and noted she witnessed his behavior continue to "go further and further downhill," later declaring that it only damages "our relationship even more."

According to Savannah, she saw the writing on the wall long before his arrest and offered support. I had set up for him to go to a treatment facility," she said before revealing her brother didn't take kindly to the offer.

"I had already bought him a plane ticket, we had already gone through the whole intake process, and then he told me to 'go f-ck' myself," she said.

From Chase's perspective, however, he didn't believe he needed treatment. He told producers that despite his arrest and his family's concerns, he doesn't crave alcohol "every day." However, he stated that when he does go out for drinks on the town, he likes to give it his all. "Just like, whenever I go, I go," he said.

Since his arrest, Chase said he's stopped consuming alcohol in an effort to protect his mental health better. But not everybody seems moved by his revelation.

"Do I believe it?" Savannah asked. "No, because if he was, he wouldn't look the way that he looks," she said. "It's just the reality of it. He does not look healthy. When cameras are on, he can turn it on for as long as he needs to, and that's the scary part."

During another part of the episode, Chase received a personal message from his dad, Todd, just one day before he was released from prison, encouraging him to stay focused and committed to his personal goals.

"Hey, Chase. I love you, son. I've loved you since the moment that you drew your first breath," Todd said. "Don't you ever give up in life. More importantly, don't give up on yourself. You've gotta stop with the alcohol. You've gotta stop."

Todd went on to remind his son about the importance of being rooted in faith, adding, "Every day of your life, know I love you beyond what I can put into words."