Everybody Hates Chris

Everybody Hates Chris is an American television semi-autobiographical sitcom that is inspired by the memories of the teenage years of comedian Chris Rock. The show is set from 1982 to 1987, but Rock himself was actually a teenager from 1978 to 1985, having been born in 1965. The show was created by Rock and Ali LeRoi, and was originally developed for Fox, before being passed over. It was then picked-up by UPN, where it aired for its first season in 2005. After UPN merged with The WB to form The CW the following year, the show aired its remaining three seasons. In 2009, Rock announced that the series' end had matched up with his own past and he felt it was time to end the show. Characters Tyler James Williams as Chris, a skinny, nerdy, African-American teenager – portraying Chris Rock in his younger years. Terry Crews as Julius – Chris' caring, hard-working, penny-pinching father. Tichina Arnold as Rochelle – Chris' antagonistic, temperamental mother. Tequan Richmond as Drew – Chris' easy-going, good-looking, popular, athletic, bigger, younger brother. Imani Hakim as Tonya – Chris' little sister, spoiled by her father, and often spiteful to Chris. Vincent Martella as Greg Wuliger – Chris' small, smart/nerdy white schoolmate.