
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' 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.
Chris gets his driver's license and gets permission to buy his first car; Rochelle finds Julius' hidden racing form.
Chris refuses to do his chores; Mr. Omar decides to say whatever is on his mind.
After mistakenly going to school on a snow day, Chris must stay in the building with Principal Edwards (Jason Alexander) until they can reach his parents.