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Season 1 – Everybody Hates Chris

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This sitcom chronicles the misadventures of teenager Chris as he grows up in 1980s Brooklyn. Chris is surrounded by eccentric family members, including frugal father Julius, intimidating mother Rochelle, spoiled sister Tonya and younger brother Drew, who is more popular than Chris. The show is based on the life of comedian Chris Rock, who serves as the narrator for the show and is also an executive producer.
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Everybody Hates Chris — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Aided by Chris Rock's humorous narration, Everybody Hates Chris' first season offers refreshingly honest insights into real life by addressing race, class, and adolescence.

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 14
3.5/4
This fall's most promising new series. What's special is not only the telling humor, but the fact that the kids respect and admire their hard-working parents. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 09/11/2018
[Everybody Hates Chris] proved a network sitcom could be both good and popular. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune 08/30/2018
That's what'll make "Chris" a bona-fide hit: Pretty much anyone, of any skin color, will be able to find something to relate to. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim 07/29/2023
3/4
At last year’s upfront presentations, media buyers praised “Everybody Hates Chris” as the show that would revive the stagnating sitcom genre. Chris Rock’s sitcom has actually lived up to much of the hype. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine 08/30/2018
The show does deal with tough times and racism, but lightly and pointedly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel I @RT47475128 Jun 4 I have watched this series severally over and over and again,there is just this authenticity about the series,I may watch the series again this year See more angelic F. @killuaslayer1 May 25 Really funny show to watch with your family and friends. Most of the jokes be hitting and you can love or hate some of the characters. Looking forward to finish all of the seasons this summer! See more vihaan b @VihaanBodwal Feb 15 Everybody hates chris?I love chris! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 11 22 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Dilux J. @dikux02 Jul 27 Good and love I love it See more Fabrícia F @Fabricia 10/31/2024 Absolutamente inovador, engraçado, caótico mas com críticas sociais pertinentes. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Rock

Creator

Ali LeRoi

Creator

Tichina Arnold

Rochelle Rock

Terry Crews

Julius Rock

Tyler James Williams

Chris Rock

Tequan Richmond

Drew Rock

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2005 Everybody Hates the Pilot During his first day at school, Chris squares off with a bully and meets a new friend, Greg. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2005 Everybody Hates Keisha Rochelle hires their young neighbor, Keisha, to tutor Drew in math, which Chris sees as a chance to impress the girl. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2005 Everybody Hates Basketball People assume that Chris is good at basketball, so he is recruited to the school team. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2005 Everybody Hates Sausage Fists fly and Dr. Raymond (Jude Ciccolella) must intervene in the conflict between Chris and the school bully. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2005 Everybody Hates Fat Mike Chris gets some relief from area thugs when he befriends Fat Mike, but their newfound friendship is tested when Mike disappears with Chris' bike. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 2005 Everybody Hates Halloween Chris' mother insists he take his younger siblings out trick-or-treating, which jeopardizes his own plans. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2005 Everybody Hates the Babysitter Julius and Rochelle hire a babysitter to watch the children, but when she leaves them alone, Chris covers for her. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 2005 Everybody Hates the Laundromat Chris is put in charge of doing the family's laundry and must endure a Saturday at the laundromat with Drew and Tonya. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 17, 2005 Everybody Hates Food Stamps Rochelle decides to use the food stamps Julius finds, but when a friend sees her in the store, she panics and dips into the family's spending money. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 24, 2005 Everybody Hates Greg When Chris decides to hang out and play games at Greg's house without parental permission, Greg's father comes home, so Chris must hide to avoid getting caught. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 2005 Everybody Hates Christmas Rochelle and Julius must tell Chris there will be no Christmas gifts so they can afford to replace the water heater. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2006 Everybody Hates a Part Time Job After deciding to buy a leather jacket, Chris goes to work with his dad to earn money and quickly learns the value of a dollar. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 2006 Everybody Hates Picture Day Chris enlists Rochelle's help as he searches for a cool outfit for his school picture. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 2006 Everybody Hates Valentine's Day Chris develops his first crush; Rochelle and Julius must deal with all the attention Drew and Tanya get on Valentine's Day. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2006 Everybody Hates the Lottery Another player challenges Chris' status as the self-proclaimed Asteroids champion at the neighborhood store. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 2, 2006 Everybody Hates the Gout When Chris gets a failing grade on his report card, he resorts to desperate measures to hide it from his parents. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 23, 2006 Everybody Hates Funerals After Rochelle's father (Jimmie Walker) dies unexpectedly, Julius and the kids grow increasingly concerned that Rochelle acts as though nothing is wrong. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 13, 2006 Everybody Hates Corleone Chris tries to get himself expelled when Julius and Rochelle refuse to let him change schools to avoid his daily beatings. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 20, 2006 Everybody Hates Drew Hoping he can excel at something and outperform his little brother, Chris convinces his parents to enroll him in karate lessons. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2006 Everybody Hates Playboy Chris finds Julius' men's magazine and brings it to school, where a bully steals it and the principal confiscates it. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 2006 Everybody Hates Jail Chris runs into the law when he looks to the Bed-Stuy crooks for cookie-selling tips; Drew and Tanya are afflicted with chicken pox. Details Episode 22 Aired May 11, 2006 Everybody Hates Father's Day Julius decides to spend Father's Day alone; Chris looks for the perfect gift for his father. Details

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Everybody Hates Chris — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jerry Levine, Eric Laneuville, Lev Spiro, Ali LeRoi, Tamra Davis, Linda Mendoza
Creator
Chris Rock, Ali LeRoi
Executive Producer
Ali LeRoi, Howard Gewirtz, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky, Chris Rock
Screenwriter
Ali LeRoi, Alyson Fouse, Aaron Abrams, Rodney Barnes, Lance Crouther, Aron Abrams, Gregory Thompson
Network
UPN
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2005