
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.

Chris and Greg each must care for an egg for a parenting skills lesson; Julius learns that the family's electric bill is over the budget.

A substitute teacher (Orlando Jones) holds Chris to a higher standard than his classmates; Tonya learns to get her way by accusing Drew of hitting her.

Chris becomes popular when he fills in for the neighborhood DJ, who is arrested during a party.

Chris' classmates do not take him seriously when he signs up to be a hall monitor; Tonya discovers that her friends hang out with her to get closer to Drew.