Everybody Hates Chris

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 208 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 208
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 208
  3. Negative: 23 out of 208
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  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    a simple series that tells a little bit of the story of our dear ROCKKKKKKK
  2. TropicallyMixed
    Sep 5, 2017
    5
    This show had so much potential. It's nostalgic for those of us who grew up in the 80s. It's also nostalgic for me because I was a black kid in a majority white school. I enjoy the young actors (the siblings and classmates) which are the funnier scenes. I also enjoy the cameos of actors from older sitcoms. BUT IMO the show went wrong with over-emphasizing Chris Rock's commentary. If ChrisThis show had so much potential. It's nostalgic for those of us who grew up in the 80s. It's also nostalgic for me because I was a black kid in a majority white school. I enjoy the young actors (the siblings and classmates) which are the funnier scenes. I also enjoy the cameos of actors from older sitcoms. BUT IMO the show went wrong with over-emphasizing Chris Rock's commentary. If Chris Rock tells a joke, no need to re-enact it. The joke alone could stand on it's own. This show tried too hard to make you laugh with the re-enactments and the parents. This show had so much potential!… Expand
  3. Scout523
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    The show isn't really about Chris Rock's childhood is Bed-Stuy (which could be obvious), but that doesn't make it a bad show. The show is downright hilarious, and I have laughed hysterically at this show in the past. With race and black culture jokes and satire thrown in for good measure, it actually does a good job at showing people what all-black neighborhoods were like in the 1980s.The show isn't really about Chris Rock's childhood is Bed-Stuy (which could be obvious), but that doesn't make it a bad show. The show is downright hilarious, and I have laughed hysterically at this show in the past. With race and black culture jokes and satire thrown in for good measure, it actually does a good job at showing people what all-black neighborhoods were like in the 1980s. This show actually does a good job at exaggerating some stuff for comedic effect, as does Chris Rock himself with the narration, which is also outrageously hilarious. This show is easily one of my favorites ever, and always will be. Unless you don't like the subject at hand, you will definitely laugh out loud at this hysterically funny sitcom.… Expand
  4. lukechristiansc
    Apr 27, 2014
    1
    damn everybody hates chris real bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. At least give him and treat him some love geez
  5. declaaano
    Oct 11, 2012
    9
    Very good! I own every series and they are easily re-watchable. Good humour, and just overall fun! Tyler James Willam is a brilliant fit for Chirs. Terry Cruise just adds to the humour!
  6. Matthewfox
    Oct 13, 2010
    8
    A very clever funny show that is both original and fun to watch. It has references to the present about the past and references to those great 80s moments that they relive. For example Chris tries to go to a Run DMC concert and when he misses it, Greg tells him Aerosmith was there and sang Walk this way. Very classic 80s moment.
  7. MatanC
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    Everybody Hates Chris is a unique sitcom. It doesn't deliver the big rolling laughs every 25 seconds, like Friends or Seinfeld, because the comic situations are not as sharp or, well, comic. The show is just about this boy's life, who happens to be really amusing- the show won't use absurd situations for the laughs, or poison-smart dialouges for conversations- it's Everybody Hates Chris is a unique sitcom. It doesn't deliver the big rolling laughs every 25 seconds, like Friends or Seinfeld, because the comic situations are not as sharp or, well, comic. The show is just about this boy's life, who happens to be really amusing- the show won't use absurd situations for the laughs, or poison-smart dialouges for conversations- it's real life. and it was never so funny. Chris Rock's graciously snide remarks are intelligent, Tichina Arnold as Rochelle excels as the all-controlling-mama-of-the-house but still manages to not fall for stereotypes of the character, and the magnificent row of neighborhood sidekicks (and Chris's teacher) is the best part of the show. Tyler James Williams leads the show with confidence, and for a change, we would like to see him ending an episode as anything but a loser (seriously, if anyone had this troubled childhood...). Highly recommended.… Expand
  8. SaaraS
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    This show is the best show in the whole world I love it to bits!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. SelexaB
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Everybody Hates Chris is a funny Tv show. Its something me and my family can watch together and laugh together on. If this was a movie it would get 2 thumbs up from me!!!
  10. TylerB
    Jan 4, 2007
    0
    Terrible.......
  11. LindaP
    Dec 31, 2006
    10
    Most original and refreshing show I've seen in a long time!
  12. I.R.
    Dec 8, 2006
    8
    Everybody hates Chris is a great show, wraping up the childhood of Chris Rock and making it funny at the same time!
  13. WilliamN
    Oct 28, 2006
    9
    Progressive show that is much needed.
  14. shawnnat
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    I love this show and can not get enough of it.
  15. McTishaT
    Aug 28, 2006
    8
    This show is very funny and i don't usually miss an episode unless under extreme circumstances. The only reason I didn't give a 10 (which it so rightly deserves) is that it's loaded with commercials (the actual material is about 15 minutes. The rest is commercials) and there's too many reruns. It seems the writers are out of ideas.
  16. D.Mann
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    By far, the funniest show on TV right now, and for a while now.
  17. JohnM
    Jul 20, 2006
    7
    great show in the beginning, but I don't see it lasting another season. As a previous poster mentioned, they seem to have run out of ideas about Cris' past, and are now ad-libbing it. Great cast, and excellent narraration from Chris. Will miss it.
  18. RH
    Jul 2, 2006
    6
    Already a useless show. It was one of the funniest new sitcoms of the fall, then they ran out of material from Rock's childhood to mine and its morphed into Bernie Mac (a show that thinks it's funny when it's not). I honestly didn't crack a smile through the season's last six or so episodes and I don't plan to continue watching further. A shame, really.
  19. ABlack
    May 29, 2006
    10
    God Help me your an idiot you go like black people get battred its not true and it's just us "black people disclipine there children" unlike you "white people". Most white people are the mad lunatics rapist and drugee's but because the media are white they center ethnic minorites as bad to protect there own. Im not racist but if u want to be go snack down on your bangers n mash
  20. SayanaliL
    May 23, 2006
    10
    Hilarious.
  21. JaneH
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Realistic and funny without being too sentimental. Characters are great
  22. GodHelpme
    May 7, 2006
    1
    'Shelisa' said "this show has real parents and children reflecting the love, discipline, and conflict that exist in a family" Yeah, it sure does. It made me realise I was right to stay the hell away from black people. The parents are typecast- an angry black man who beats the crap out of his kids, and an angry black woman who beats the crap out of her kids. Can you spell 'Shelisa' said "this show has real parents and children reflecting the love, discipline, and conflict that exist in a family" Yeah, it sure does. It made me realise I was right to stay the hell away from black people. The parents are typecast- an angry black man who beats the crap out of his kids, and an angry black woman who beats the crap out of her kids. Can you spell H-A-T-E? It's all over the parents' faces, and that's without even acting. And people wonder why the black community is associated with violence and murder. At least they were more honest with the casting and the plots than the Cosby Show - Chris seems to face constant threats of violence from his father and mother. So true to life - (black life). But what a shame that nobody will ever say anything about this, because to do so would be 'rasiz'. This crap is now being shown in the U.K. to appease the 'black' TV market. All 3% of it. Still, it's great propaganda for the BNP.… Expand
  23. leslieg
    Apr 14, 2006
    2
    Its only funny when the adult Chris is discussing his life as a child. To have to sit through an entire 30 minutes (seems eternal) watching from a childs point of view something so annoying is torture.
  24. GavinW
    Mar 27, 2006
    0
    Total shite for complete cunts.
  25. shamaandamnah
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    oh my god this show is totally rockin itz fab man keep it up im gonna watch it every sunday plz show more episodes and chris'z brother is soooooo fit
  26. NirmalJ
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    Simply awesome.
  27. LeonelR
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    The best show i have ever watched. Nothing can compare. The reason its so funny to me is that Chris Rock has the best comedy out there. Dave Chappelle ain't got shit on Chris.
  28. SarahM
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    I remember sitting down every week with my family to watch the Cosby Show, now my son and I sit down evey week to watch Everybody Hates Chris. We LOVE the show. My son and I both find characters with whom we identify. It is great family fun, and it is the show my son will remember as fondly as I remember the Cosby Show.
  29. anthonym
    Feb 20, 2006
    10
    very intelligent humor. accurate portrayal of the rascist 70's.
  30. MikeD.
    Feb 19, 2006
    9
    I'm a 35 year old white collar worker, male caucasian. So I guess there's no surprise that I love the Seinfeld show. But I also love Everybody Hates Chris. It is very geniune. No laugh tracks. Not stuck in a studio. The camera goes all around. The acting is believable. Rock's reflective comments on childhood are believable. The young man who plays him is very talented. All I'm a 35 year old white collar worker, male caucasian. So I guess there's no surprise that I love the Seinfeld show. But I also love Everybody Hates Chris. It is very geniune. No laugh tracks. Not stuck in a studio. The camera goes all around. The acting is believable. Rock's reflective comments on childhood are believable. The young man who plays him is very talented. All the actors are, in fact. Great show. Some episodes aren't great, but that is true for even the greatest shows, like Seinfeld or Friends or Strangers with Candy.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best TV Season of 2005
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#12 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#18 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    80
    Let's get this straight. Everybody Hates Chris is not the Second Coming. But it is one of the season's best new series.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    80
    Should appeal to fans of Rock and to viewers who long for a family comedy reminiscent of "The Cosby Show" (albeit with a sharper edge).
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  3. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Michael Buening
    90
    The networks have been wondering how to compete with the no-holds barred nature of cable programming. This is it.
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