For Chris (Tyler James Williams), starting high school represented a real chance to experience a diverse environment. However, his hopes were dashed when he arrived and found that Principal Morello (guest star Jacqueline Mazarella) had assi…

Chris offered to assist a classmate, Angel, with his studies in exchange for a favor: Angel’s help in attracting the notice of Chris’ current infatuation, Maria.

Chris was overjoyed when Jenise Huckstable invited him to the homecoming dance. However, a wave of anxiety washed over him when she mentioned her father, Dr. Clint Huckstable, wished to meet him beforehand. Meanwhile, Drew attempted to conv…

Following Julius and Rochelle’s decision to increase the rent, Mr. Omar insisted on compensation and took up residence with the family while his own apartment underwent repairs. During this time, he began playing blackjack with Drew and Ton…

Despite Greg’s protests that it was unwise, Chris began assisting the football team with their homework, hoping to gain acceptance among them. This effort, however, led to him failing his own tests. Simultaneously, Julius took a position at…

Doc’s recent relationship was creating difficulties for Chris, prompting him to decide it was necessary to encourage his friend’s girlfriend to move on. Rochelle discovered a brassiere in Julius’ sock drawer and was understandably upset; ho…

Chris found himself in a difficult position when a reward was announced for anyone who had seen the shootout that occurred outside a movie theater. He’d been present at the scene, but his responsibility that evening had been to babysit Tony…

The girl known around school as “Big Bird,” undeniably awkward and endearing, surprised Chris by asking him for a date. He reluctantly agreed, motivated more by a desire to avoid hurting her than any real interest. But as they spent time to…

Haunted by marital troubles, Julius starts seeking guidance from “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” a development that sparks Rochelle’s suspicions of infidelity. Simultaneously, Chris signs up to be a mentor in the "Big Brothers" program, only to e…

Chris has set his heart on experiencing New Year's Eve in Times Square this year, though he requires an older companion to do so. This simple need, however, proves surprisingly difficult to fulfill. Elsewhere, Tonya and Drew engage in a pla…

Upon requesting a copy of her birth certificate, Rochelle discovered she was a year younger than she’d always believed, prompting a resolve to embrace life with renewed youthful energy. Following a city-wide blackout, a kind stranger had he…

Driven by a desire to catch the eye of the girls, Chris and Greg signed up for the wrestling team, hoping to earn a coveted varsity jacket. Elsewhere, Rochelle embarked on a diet using a trendy weight-loss beverage, an initiative that spark…

Seeking entry to a concert with an age limit, Chris and Greg attempt to acquire false identification. Meanwhile, Rochelle orchestrates a surprise celebration for Julius, while Drew endeavors to return a defective pair of X-ray vision glasse…

With unfortunate timing, Rochelle’s plans for a family outing effectively derailed Chris's last-minute study preparations for the looming PSAT. Recognizing that a strong showing on the test would significantly bolster his chances of college…

Coach Thurman observed Caruso harassing young Chris and advised him to consider taking up boxing as a means of self-defense. Elsewhere, Julius found himself grappling with fresh anxieties; suspicion arose regarding Rochelle's fidelity, whil…

With little enthusiasm, Chris found himself agreeing to harbor some marijuana for a man making a hurried escape, and now faced the immediate problem of finding somewhere to conceal it before things escalated. Elsewhere, Peaches patiently as…

During a test drive, Chris inadvertently struck Greg, resulting in a broken leg that required hospitalization. With Greg’s parents away from home, Rochelle cancelled her own holiday plans to tend to him; this left Julius to keep the childre…

Once Chris earned his driver’s license, Rochelle and Julius agreed he could purchase a car; however, when it was subsequently stolen and damaged, he understood the considerable weight of ownership. Searching for her concealed cigarettes…

Chris declared his independence from his mother, Rochelle, flatly refusing to complete his usual chores around the house. This prompted Rochelle to voice her frustration to Julius, lamenting that her son was showing a distinct lack of respe…

Chris was utterly taken aback when Tasha accepted his proposal for them to become a couple. Yet, the surprise deepened as he realized just how significantly a relationship would consume his leisure hours. Elsewhere, Rochelle made a startlin…

Tasked with committing the lengthiest presidential inaugural address to memory and delivering it before the class as a consequence, Chris devises an unexpected method for delaying his ordeal. Simultaneously, Rochelle finds herself facing a …

The final week of classes had arrived, and while Drew impulsively declared his intention to audition for Amateur Night at the Apollo—despite possessing no discernible talent—Chris received a stark warning: another tardy would mean repeating…