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Everybody Hates Chris

2005·Show
88Episodes in4Seasons·TV-PG
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Family, a real life story, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Get ready to ROCK

Chris is a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused 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 surmounting the challenges of junior high.
Nostalgic SitcomAfrican-American Family Dynamics1980s Brooklyn SettingSemi-Autobiographical ComedyComing-of-Age HumorStrict Parenting TropesWarm & WholesomeSocial Commentary on ClassEasy-Watching Comfort Food

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Everybody Hates Chris

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Where can I stream Everybody Hates Chris legally?

Everybody Hates Chris is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Everybody Hates Chris worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Everybody Hates Chris rated?

TV-PGStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Everybody Hates Chris have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 88 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Is Everybody Hates Chris based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Everybody Hates Chris?

Critics92
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Everybody Hates Chris higher (92) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Everybody Hates Chris air?

It ran from 2005 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Everybody Hates Chris in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Everybody Hates Chris?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Everybody Hates Chris in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Everybody Hates Chris use?

Evil CounterpartAll for NothingThe Dutiful SonKarmic DeathJerkass Has a PointArson, Murder, and JaywalkingIt Will Never Catch OnBeautiful All AlongPrisons Are SchoolsTeen PregnancyThis Loser Is YouThe '80sand 160 more

TV Tropes lists 172 storytelling tropes for Everybody Hates Chris, including Evil Counterpart, All for Nothing, The Dutiful Son.