[s2e1] Everybody Hates Rejection -

After Julius’s truck is stolen, Rochelle attempts to organize a neighborhood watch program. This sparks a rivalry with a new neighbor, Louise Clarkson (played by guest star Whoopi Goldberg ), who challenges Rochelle for the title of block captain.

Debuts as Louise Clarkson, Tasha’s strict grandmother.

In the Season 2 premiere of Everybody Hates Chris , titled "," Chris navigates the familiar stings of teenage humiliation while his family faces new neighborhood dynamics. The episode originally aired on October 1, 2006 . Episode Overview

The narrative split-focuses on Chris’s disastrous attempt at romance and a neighborhood power struggle involving Rochelle.

Chris asks out a girl named Yvette in hopes of breaking his streak of bad luck. However, he is ultimately stood up, only for Yvette to later admit she was just stringing him along because she was bored.

This episode is notable for introducing recurring characters and featuring major guest appearances on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb :

In a lighter subplot, Drew volunteers as a school crossing guard. His natural charm causes girls to purposely jaywalk just to interact with him, much to the contrast of Chris’s social struggles. Key Cast & Guest Stars

Makes her first appearance as Tasha Clarkson , the new girl next door who becomes Chris’s long-term crush. Cherelle Noyd: Guest stars as Yvette.