We discuss 10 TV shows like Everybody Hates Chris you must watch. Add these well-recommended and thrilling series to your watch list.
Everybody Hates Chris is an American sitcom that came out in 2005 and had four seasons. The story follows a young boy called Chris who lives with his family, and while his parents are out working, Chris takes on the responsibility of his siblings and his house.
The series is narrated by Chris Rock and stars some famous names such as Terry Crews, Tyler James Williams, and Vincent Martella. If you enjoy funny, family-oriented sitcoms, here is a list of shows you should watch next.
10 TV Shows like Everybody Hates Chris
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
Starring Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz, this series is a hilarious watch about the ups and downs of family life. Malcolm is bright and intelligent and lives with his dysfunctional family. He’s got to battle high school, being a teenager, and being the middle child.
The Goldbergs (2013)
Running for an impressive ten seasons, The Goldbergs is similar to Everybody Hates Chris as we follow the story of a young boy in a crazy family trying to live his best life. This series is told from the perspective of the protagonist reliving his childhood years with his mother, who smothers him, his hot-headed father, his suave grandfather, and two quirky siblings.
My Wife and Kids (2001)
Michael Kyle wants the perfect, idealized traditional family life, but his wife Janet, son Michael Jr. and daughters Claire and Kady make this very hard. Similar to Everybody Hates Chris, we witness a dysfunctional family trying to be functional, giving us a lot of laughs along the way.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Will Smith plays more or less himself in this NBC sitcom. Our protagonist is sent away from a rough Philadelphia to live with his wealthy Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian in the beautiful Bel-Air. The series showcases Will’s antics and adventures with his cousins, best friend, and butler.
Young Sheldon (2017)
A spin-off series from The Big Bang Theory, this sitcom follows a young Sheldon Cooper, a bonafide genius who is four grades above his peers. Audiences see his struggles to fit in with his unintellectual, dysfunctional family in Texas.
That’s So Raven (2003)
Raven Symone stars as Raven Baxter, an offbeat, not your-usual teenager who can foresee glimpses of the future. With this power, she tries to stop bad things from happening, which ends up with her and her friends in ridiculously funny situations.
Modern Family (2009)
This hilarious sitcom has 11 seasons to enjoy as we watch three modern-day families from California navigate their relationships, parenting, businesses, growing up, and more. With quirky, relatable characters and storylines, this series is a must-watch. Similar to Everybody Hates Chris, there are six children we watch grow up, navigating life, their families, and sometimes questionable antics.
Freaks and Geeks (1999)
This sitcom was cut short far too early, but it’s still worth watching, especially for its cast. (Seth Rogen, James Franco, Busy Phillips, and more you’ll recognize) Set in 1980, a misfit high-school student and his friends are stuck in school while dreaming of their obviously bright futures.
The Upshaws (2021)
With 4 seasons and more set in store, The Upshaws is set in Indiana and follows a working-class African American family who are struggling to make life work. It has themes of family, friendship, relationships, and parenting, and like all good comedies is able to make light of serious topics.
Kenan & Kel (1996)
“Who loves orange Soda?” – I still remember this quote from watching this comedy series as a kid. Set in Chicago, the show follows the misadventures of two high-school friends. Daydreaming plans to make it rich, Kenan drags his bestie Kel along on his crazy rides, even though he’s got a record for screwing up.
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