Tired of 'hand-me-up' winter coats from Drew, Chris decides that a leather jacket will make him look 'cool,' but he soon learns the value of a dollar when he goes to work with his dad to earn the money to buy one.
12. Everybody Hates a Part-Time Job - Tired of 'hand-me-up' winter coats from Drew, Chris decides that a leather jacket will make him look 'cool,' but he soon learns the value of a dollar when he goes to work with his dad to earn the money to buy one.
More infoUprooted to a new neighbourhood and bussed to a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and dealing with the school bully.
When Rochelle, Chris's mother, hires the girl next door, Keisha, to tutor Drew at maths, Chris sees this as an ideal chance to impress her. But someone else may have the same intentions.
Chris joins the school basketball team even though he can't play, but a failed pop quiz threatens to get him dropped. Back at home Julius gets a lodger after he offers 6 months rent up front, despite the fact he makes Rochelle nervous.
When Julius buys a big crate of sausage, he makes everyone eat it with every meal. But Tonya refuses to, causing friction between the her and Rochelle.
Chris lets a neighbourhood kid ride his bike, despite Julius's warnings, and he takes off with it.
It's Halloween and Chris is excited when another girl invites him to a costume party. But Caruso has other plans for him.
When Julius and Rochelle have a special date night they hire a baby-sitter to look after the kids. But Chris is called upon to take charge when she leaves to take care of something personal.
While Julius and Rochelle go shopping for a new TV, Chris has to take his warring siblings to the Laundromat. Then things take a turn for the worse when Tonya storms out.
After Julius finds $200 worth of food stamps, Rochelle swallows her pride and goes to use them, but when a friend spots her at the grocery story, she panics and dips into the family's spending money instead.
Chris and Greg fall out when they break the rule of 'no computer games' after school at Greg's house. Back at the Rock home, Tonya is missing Chris as it means she can't blame everything on him.
It is Christmas and Julius and Rochelle find it difficult in breaking the news that they can't afford presents because of broken water heater. Chris is surprised to discover who the canned food drive is really for.
Tired of 'hand-me-up' winter coats from Drew, Chris decides that a leather jacket will make him look 'cool,' but he soon learns the value of a dollar when he goes to work with his dad to earn the money to buy one.
Chris tries to put together the right outfit for the school pictures in order to convince the other kids that he's cool. Rochelle tries to earn extra money selling cosmetics from home.
While Chris develops a crush, Julius and Rochelle have their work cut out dealing with all of Tonya's and Drew's admirers.
Chris receives a challenge to his crown of asteroid champion. Julius and Rochelle reluctantly agree to give up some guilty pleasures.
Chris fails maths but he changes the grade on his report card before showing it to his parents. Julius recovers from the gout by staying at home and watching soap operas.
Chris' beloved grandfather dies while paying a visit to Rochelle and the family, and the extended family comes to town to pay their respects.
Chris is informed that if he gets one more tardy he will have to repeat the 10th grade. Chris does his best to make it to school on time, but one day he misses the bus and arrives at school late, forcing him to deliver the bad news to his parents.
Hoping to finally out-perform his brother, Chris convinces his parents to let him take up karate lessons. Meanwhile, Tonya goes with Rochelle to the beautician and discovers the joy of gossiping.
After finding his father's Playboy Magazine, Chris decides to bring it to school, where bully Joey Caruso steals it. When Chris and Greg attempt to get it back before Julius knows it's missing, things go from bad to worse.
Chris must raise cash for the school trip by selling cookies. Meanwhile Julius regrets sending Rochelle to Dreamgirls while he looks after Tonya and Drew who have chicken pox.
Chris finds his father the perfect gift, but Julius decides he would like to spend Father's Day alone.