Corleone Junior High is a battleground. Chris is one of few Black students. Bullies like Joey Caruso (Travis T. Flory) torment him daily. His one ally is Greg (Vincent Martella), a nerdy, terrified white kid who makes things worse by accident. Their friendship is pure gold.
Rewatching today reveals how ahead of its time it was. It avoided the saccharine lessons of Fresh Prince and the absurdity of Martin . Instead, it offered a working-class Black family that wasn’t a stereotype. Julius worked two jobs but was present. Rochelle was fierce but vulnerable. Their marriage was a partnership of survival and love. Everybody Hates Chris complete season 1-4