
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.

After Rochelle's father (Jimmie Walker) dies unexpectedly, Julius and the kids grow increasingly concerned that Rochelle acts as though nothing is wrong.

Hoping he can excel at something and outperform his little brother, Chris convinces his parents to enroll him in karate lessons.

Chris finds Julius' men's magazine and brings it to school, where a bully steals it and the principal confiscates it.

Julius decides to spend Father's Day alone; Chris looks for the perfect gift for his father.