The Best Episodes of Everybody Hates Chris Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(696 votes)

   #1 - Everybody Hates The Pilot

   S1:E19/22/2005

   Uprooted to a new neighborhood 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, Joey.

   Director:Reginald Hudlin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Reginald Hudlin

   Writer:Unknown
2. 

   7.6/10(499 votes)

   #2 - Everybody Hates Keisha

   S1:E29/29/2005

   When Chris's mother, Rochelle, hires the girl next door, Keisha, to tutor Drew at Math, Chris sees this as an ideal chance to impress her. But someone else may have the same intentions. Meanwhile, Julius finds himself in an awkward position when he becomes attracted to another woman, Sheila.

   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writer:Kriss Turner

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   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writer:Kriss Turner
3. 

   7.6/10(468 votes)

   #3 - Everybody Hates Basketball

   S1:E310/6/2005

   Chris joins the school Bastketball 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.

   Director:Lev L. Spiro

   Writers:Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson

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   Director:Lev L. Spiro

   Writers:Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson
4. 

   7.7/10(451 votes)

   #4 - Everybody Hates Sausage

   S1:E410/13/2005

   When Julius buys a big crate of sausage, he makes everyone eat it with every meal. But Tonya refuses to, causing friction between the pair. While at school, Chris is sentenced to 3 days of detention after a rumour goes round about him beating up the schoo

   Director:Lev L. Spiro

   Writer:Ali LeRoi

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   Director:Lev L. Spiro

   Writer:Ali LeRoi
5. 

   7.6/10(429 votes)

   #5 - Everybody Hates Fat Mike

   S1:E510/20/2005

   Chris lets a neighbourhood kid ride his bike, despite Julius's warnings, and he takes off with it. When Julius's co-workers go on strike he takes up some of the housework, much to Rochelle's annoyance.

   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writers:Ali LeRoi, Craig DiGregorio

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   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writers:Ali LeRoi, Craig DiGregorio
6. 

   7.6/10(435 votes)

   #6 - Everybody Hates Halloween

   S1:E610/27/2005

   It's Halloween and Chris is excited when another girl invites him to a costume party. But Caruso has plans for him... Back at home, Julius buys cheap candy for the local kids.

   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Courtney Lilly

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   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writers:Rodney Barnes, Courtney Lilly
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7. 

   7.9/10(436 votes)

   #7 - Everybody Hates the Babysitter

   S1:E711/3/2005

   When Julius and Rochelle have a special 'date night' they hire a baby-sitter. But Chris is called upon to take charge when she leaves to take care of something personal.

   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Alyson Fouse

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   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Alyson Fouse
8. 

   7.4/10(389 votes)

   #8 - Everybody Hates the Laundromat

   S1:E811/10/2005

   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.

   Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood

   Writer:Kriss Turner

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   Director:Gina Prince-Bythewood

   Writer:Kriss Turner
9. 

   7.8/10(414 votes)

   #9 - Everybody Hates Food Stamps

   S1:E911/17/2005

   Julius finds $200 in food stamps but Rochelle is too embarassed to let Sheila see them, so she dips into the family savings while at the store. This leads to trouble at home when Julius has all kinds of ideas on how they can spend the cash they saved by using the stamps. Elsewhere, Chris and Greg fall out over a school science project.

   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Ali LeRoi, Jerry Levine

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   Director:Unknown

   Writers:Ali LeRoi, Jerry Levine
10. 

    7.7/10(391 votes)

    #10 - Everybody Hates Greg

    S1:E1011/24/2005

    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 she can't blame everything on him.

    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Howard Gewirtz

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    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Howard Gewirtz
11. 

    8.1/10(423 votes)

    #11 - Everybody Hates Christmas

    S1:E1112/15/2005

    It's 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 suprised to discover who the canned food drive is really for...

    Director:Dennie Gordon

    Writers:Ali LeRoi, Alyson Fouse

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    Director:Dennie Gordon

    Writers:Ali LeRoi, Alyson Fouse
12. 

    7.8/10(367 votes)

    #12 - Everybody Hates a Part-Time Job

    S1:E121/19/2006

    After Chris decides he wants to buy a leather jacket, he goes to work with Julius to earn some extra money. But it's not as easy as he thinks... And Drew dares Tonya to drink hot sauce which ends in disaster

    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writers:Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson

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    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writers:Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson
13. 

    7.6/10(355 votes)

    #13 - Everybody Hates Picture Day

    S1:E132/2/2006

    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.

    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writers:Kevin Garnett, Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson

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    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writers:Kevin Garnett, Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson
14. 

    7.4/10(362 votes)

    #14 - Everybody Hates Valentine's Day

    S1:E142/9/2006

    While Chris develops a crush, Julius and Rochelle have their work cut out dealing with all of Tonya's and Drew's admirers.

    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Lance Crouther

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    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Lance Crouther
15. 

    7.9/10(369 votes)

    #15 - Everybody Hates the Lottery

    S1:E152/16/2006

    Chris receives a challenge to his crown of Asteroids champion. Julius and Rochelle agree to give up some guilty pleasures.

    Director:Malcolm D. Lee

    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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    Director:Malcolm D. Lee

    Writer:Rodney Barnes
16. 

    7.6/10(354 votes)

    #16 - Everybody Hates the Gout

    S1:E163/2/2006

    Chris fails math 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.

    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Unknown
17. 

    7.6/10(375 votes)

    #17 - Everybody Hates Funerals

    S1:E173/23/2006

    Chris' beloved grandfather (Jimmie Walker) dies while paying a visit to Rochelle and the family, and the extended family comes to town to pay their respects.

    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Alyson Fouse

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    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Alyson Fouse
18. 

    7.4/10(345 votes)

    #18 - Everybody Hates Corleone

    S1:E184/13/2006

    The daily beatings at his school have Chris wanting to change schools. But when Julius and Rochelle won't let him change Chris resorts to attempts at getting himself expelled. Julius gets a job at a fish market. He makes more money, but his family is upset because he always comes home smelling like fish.

    Director:Chris Rock

    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson

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    Director:Chris Rock

    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson
19. 

    7.7/10(346 votes)

    #19 - Everybody Hates Drew

    S1:E194/20/2006

    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 fun of gossiping.

    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jerry Levine

    Writer:Unknown
20. 

    7.6/10(349 votes)

    #20 - Everybody Hates Playboy

    S1:E204/27/2006

    Chris finds Julius' copy of Playboy and takes it to school and charges kids to look. But when Joey steals it he must work out a way to get it back before Julius realizes it's gone...

    Director:Lev L. Spiro

    Writer:Chuck Sklar

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    Director:Lev L. Spiro

    Writer:Chuck Sklar
21. 

    7.7/10(327 votes)

    #21 - Everybody Hates Jail

    S1:E215/4/2006

    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

    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Andrew Orenstein

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    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Andrew Orenstein
22. 

    8.1/10(387 votes)

    #22 - Everybody Hates Father's Day

    S1:E225/11/2006

    While Chris finds his dad the perfect gift Julius decides he would like to spend Father's Day alone...

    Director:Ali LeRoi

    Writers:Rodney Barnes, Ali LeRoi

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    Director:Ali LeRoi

    Writers:Rodney Barnes, Ali LeRoi