Ep 6. Everybody Hates Halloween

Chris and his siblings are excited about Halloween, but Julius is not keen on spending money on costumes and decorations. Chris comes up with an idea to create his own costume, but it doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rochelle is determined to win the title of Halloween "Queen" in her co-workers' party and sets out to create an impressive costume. However, her plans get derailed when she learns she has to work on Halloween night.

As Chris struggles to come up with a costume, he enlists the help of his friend Greg. The two boys decide to dress up as Run-DMC, but when Chris realizes he doesn't have enough money for materials, he gets creative and uses paper to create his own costume. However, on Halloween night, his costume falls apart, and he's left embarrassed in front of his crush Tasha.

Julius, on the other hand, is not interested in spending any money on Halloween and refuses to buy decorations and treats. When he sees the other neighbors' houses decked out with Halloween decorations, he tries to make his own decorations out of cardboard boxes, but they end up looking shoddy. The family is disappointed when they have no trick-or-treaters come to their door, and Julius realizes he may have been too stingy.

Meanwhile, Rochelle is trying hard to win the Halloween "Queen" title at her co-workers' party. She spends all her free time preparing her costume, which involves a three-piece suit and a giant afro wig. However, her plans are ruined when she learns she has to work late on Halloween night. She tries to sneak out to make it to the party but gets caught by her boss and ends up staying late to finish her work.

The episode deals with issues of peer pressure, creativity, and the importance of celebrating holidays and traditions. While the kids are eager to participate in Halloween festivities, Julius is hesitant to spend money on decorations and treats, highlighting themes of frugality and thriftiness. Similarly, Rochelle's desire to win the "Queen" title at her co-workers' party underscores the importance of social status and recognition.

Overall, Everybody Hates Halloween is a funny and relatable episode that captures the excitement and disappointment that can come with Halloween celebrations. While Chris and his siblings are ultimately disappointed by their lack of treats and decorations, they learn that the true joy of Halloween comes from spending time with family and friends. And, as always, the show delivers plenty of laughs along the way.