
Everybody Hates Chris
Inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates the hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980's.
- Metascore88
- 2005-2009
- 4 seasons
- CBS Paramount Domestic Television
- Comedy, Drama, Family, Music
- TV-PG
Inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates the hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980's.
Season 2 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Everybody Hates Rejection
Sun, Sep 24, 2006 21 mins
Chris asks a girl on a date, but gets stood up; Rochelle clashes with new neighbor Louise over the establishment of a neighborhood watch program.
Episode 2
Everybody Hates the Class President
Sun, Oct 8, 2006 21 mins
Chris decides to run for 8th grade class president with Greg as his running mate, in hopes of finally getting them some respect at school. But Chris and Greg's combined unpopularity makes it difficult for them to garner signatures on their ballot petition, so Chris drops Greg from his ticket in favor of a more popular classmate -- a decision he soon regrets. Meanwhile, Julius is diagnosed with high blood pressure. Rochelle's attempts to change his diet and reduce his stress only wind up causing him more stress. Also, Tonya becomes obsessed with trying to dance like Billy Ocean.
Episode 3
Everybody Hates Elections
Mon, Oct 16, 2006 21 mins
Running against Caruso for class president, Chris performs poorly at the candidates' town hall meeting. He and Greg struggle to prepare a speech which will be the culmination of the campaign. Meanwhile, Rochelle rents the spare apartment to funeral director Mr. Omar, who causes Julius stress by playing loud music and inviting himself to dinner with the family. Rochelle also loses a ten-dollar bill, which Drew spends before his mother notices that it's missing.
Episode 4
Everybody Hates a Liar
Mon, Oct 23, 2006 21 mins
Chris leads the neighborhood into thinking that he and Tasha are a couple. Drew feels left out when Rochelle doesn't have enough time for him. Julius is obsessed with trading stamps.
Episode 5
Everybody Hates Malvo
Mon, Oct 30, 2006 21 mins
When Chris is robbed at work by the neighborhood's well-known criminal Malvo, he is scared to tell Doc who robbed the place. Julius gets a Betamax and is upset when Tonya accidentally tapes over Julius' stories.
Episode 6
Everybody Hates the Buddy System
Mon, Nov 6, 2006 21 mins
The new vice-principal pairs Chris and Caruso up as buddies on a school field trip, but Chris and Caruso end up being left behind. Toyna takes Rochelle's hoop earrings and then loses one of them. Julius searches for a Wayne Gretzky hockey jersey for Drew.
Episode 7
Everybody Hates Promises
Mon, Nov 13, 2006 21 mins
Chris finds out that he can't fulfill his campaign promises as class president, causing him to become increasingly unpopular at school; Rochelle's brother comes to stay with the family temporarily but shows little interest in finding a job or moving out.
Episode 8
Everybody Hates Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 20, 2006 21 mins
It's Thanksgiving and Julius' successful brother has come over and everybody seems to love him, except Julius. Meanwhile, Chris has to try not to screw up the macaroni and cheese after Rochelle makes Chris, Drew, Tanya, and Julius make Thanksgiving dinner.
Episode 9
Everybody Hates Superstition
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 21 mins
Chris's luck changes after he borrows a pair of socks from his father; Drew and Tonya conspire to get their parents to buy them things.
Episode 10
Everybody Hates Kris
Mon, Dec 11, 2006 21 mins
Julius works at a department store dressed up as Santa Claus along with Chris dressed up as an elf, but Julius gets fired for freaking the kids out and Chris ends up in the hospital.
Episode 11
Everybody Hates Eggs
Mon, Jan 22, 2007 21 mins
For a class project, Chris has to take care of an egg as if it were a baby. While Greg takes the project seriously, Chris is inclined to treat the assignment as an easy grade, until his mother finds out about it. To discourage Chris from becoming a real-life father, Rochelle makes Chris wake up in the middle of the night to take care of the egg. All goes well for a while until Chris loses the egg. Meanwhile, Julius is concerned about the increase in the electric bill. He discovers that Tonya has been sleeping with the light on because she is afraid Drew will turn into a werewolf.

Episode 12
Everybody Hates Hall Monitors
Mon, Jan 29, 2007 30 mins
Chris signs up to be a hall monitor in order to gain some respect. But when the students don't take him seriously, Greg gives Chris some advice to step up his game, but his newfound power goes to his head which nearly threatens his friendship with Greg. When Toyna invites her girlfriends over, they're more interested in hanging out with Drew than with her. Julius struggles to get some sleep, but Rochelle keeps complaining to him about her job.
Episode 13
Everybody Hates Snow Day
Mon, Feb 5, 2007 30 mins
On a snowy day, Drew and Tonya have school canceled, but Rochelle sends Chris to school. When he arrives at Corleone Junior High, Chris finds the building empty except for Principal Edwards and learns that classes had been canceled at Corleone after he had already left home. After hearing of the closing, Julius goes out in the snow to try to bring Chris home. Meanwhile, Rochelle is robbed while riding the subway.
Episode 14
Everybody Hates the Substitute
Mon, Feb 12, 2007 21 mins
A black substitute teacher takes over Chris' class while Ms. Morello is away, but the teacher ends up giving Chris a hard time, prompting Chris to figure out a way to get rid of him. Toyna discovers that she can her own way by accusing Drew of hitting her, and Mr. Omar gets on Julius' last nerve.
Episode 15
Everybody Hates Cutting School
Mon, Feb 19, 2007 21 mins
Chris and Greg cut school to see "Ghostbusters", but they run into Ms. Morello at the movies. Julius spends an agonizing day at the DMV trying to get his license renewed. Rochelle volunteers at a book fair at Drew and Toyna's school with disastrous results.
Episode 16
Everybody Hates Chain Snatching
Mon, Feb 26, 2007 21 mins
When Chris stops Malvo trying to steal a gold chain from Vanessa, Malvo demands that Chris get him a gold chain. Tonya tries to win tickets to a Billy Ocean concert. Rochelle discovers that Julius has been hiding a credit card from her.
Episode 17
Everybody Hates DJs
Mon, Mar 19, 2007 21 mins
Chris decides to become a DJ, but his new career takes a wrong turn when he accidentally scratches Rochelle's James Brown album. Drew asks Julius to take him to a magic show, but Julius is afraid of rabbits.
Episode 18
Everybody Hates Baseball
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 21 mins
Chris is stuck between a rock and a hard place when he has to make a decision about going to a baseball game with Julius and Drew or go to the movies with Tasha. Rochelle forgets to mail Tonya's letter to the Billy Ocean fan club. Rochelle's brother, Michael asks Vanessa out on a date.
Episode 19
Everybody Hates Gambling
Mon, Apr 23, 2007 21 mins
Chris becomes the neighborhood odd-maker after predicting a basketball game's outcome for Doc, but a bookie could bring Chris' lucky streak to an end. Tonya and Drew bet each other in checkers. Julius places a bet on an upcoming basketball game behind Rochelle's back.
Episode 20
Everybody Hates Dirty Jokes
Mon, Apr 30, 2007 21 mins
Chris starts telling dirty jokes after listening to his parents' comedy records. Rochelle tries to find a man for her mother, Maxine. Drew avoids a girl in a neighborhood who likes him.
Episode 21
Everybody Hates Math
Mon, May 7, 2007 21 mins
Chris turns to Rochelle to help him with his algebra for a match competition at school. But when Rochelle's teaching methods don't work, Chris decides to meet with Rochelle's mom, Maxine, who is good with algebra. Tonya takes the blame when Drew breaks Julius' favorite chair.
Episode 22
Everybody Hates the Last Day
Mon, May 14, 2007 21 mins
With the end of the school year near, Chris plans his revenge against Caruso for making his life at school miserable. Tonya is jealous about Drew graduating from elementary school. Julius tries fixing Mr. Omar's clogged sink, but ends up making it worse.

Episode 23