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Everybody Hates the Substitute

‘Everybody Hates the Substitute’

Season 2, Episode 14 -  Aired February 12, 2007

When Chris gets a Black substitute teacher, Mr. Newton (Orlando Jones), he is determined to get Chris to try harder in class. Meanwhile, Julius is fed up with Mr. Omar using his phone, and Tonya learns she can get her own way by accusing Drew of hitting her.

Quote from Rochelle

Drew: Hey, Ma, can I watch the big game?
Rochelle: No, you should have thought about that before you hit your sister.
Drew: Ma, I didn't hit her.
Rochelle: What do you call it then?
Drew: She was trying to take the remote away, and I just tapped her on the wrist.
Rochelle: So you hit her.
Drew: [sighs] I guess. Just a little. But she started it.
Rochelle: That does not matter, Drew. You do not hit girls. Bottom line, do you understand me?
Adult Chris: [v.o.] My mother ruined any chance Drew had of becoming a pimp.
Drew: Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry.
Rochelle: Okay. Now go watch your hockey game.
Drew: Thanks, Ma.

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Quote from Adult Chris

Adult Chris: [v.o.] Since I was tired of taking the heat from Newton, the best thing to do was get him fired. All it took was a simple equation: "A" plus "B" equals "See ya!"

Quote from Chris

Chris: Mr. Newton, what are you doing here?
Mr. Newton: I came to give you your practice exam.
Chris: I don't have to take that test.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Or let you in.
Chris: You're not my teacher anymore. Remember? You quit.
Mr. Newton: How do you know I quit?
Rochelle: May I help you?
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Don't help him. Help me!

Quote from Rochelle

Mr. Newton: I'm sorry. I'm Mr. Newton. I've been Chris' substitute teacher the past few weeks.
Rochelle: Oh, that's right, yeah. Chris has said a lot about you. Is there a problem?
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Yeah, woman. A crazy man is trying to give me a test at home.
Mr. Newton: Not at all. I've been preparing Chris for a practice test, and I wasn't able to give him the exam before...
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Before I got rid of your crazy ass.
Mr. Newton: ...before I left Corleone. I just want to make sure he's ready.
Rochelle: Well, why are you doing this?
Mr. Newton: I think Chris is a smart kid, but I think he can do better.
Chris: Ma?
Rochelle: Better get in there and take that test. Nice satchel.
Mr. Newton: It's real leather.
Rochelle: Really?

Quote from Chris

Mr. Newton: So, the most remarkable thing happened today.
Chris: What's that?
Mr. Newton: I got a job offer from Lamont Sanford Junior high.
Chris: Oh! Well, that's good.
Mr. Newton: Funny thing is, I never applied for a job at Lamont Sanford.
Chris: Well, maybe they heard about you through the grapevine.
Mr. Newton: [chuckles] Hey, you wouldn't happen to still have that copy of my resume that I gave you?
Chris: Uh, no. You know what? I probably lost it.
Mr. Newton: Oh, yeah you lost it. [chuckles] You ready? Remember Sam Graddy. You have one hour, starting now.

Quote from Chris

Adult Chris: [v.o.] Although I didn't want Mr. Newton as my teacher, I knew somebody that would appreciate him.
Mr. Newton: Pencil down.
Rochelle: So, how did he do?
Mr. Newton: I'll let you know in a minute.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] I didn't know how I scored, but I knew Carl Lewis didn't beat me.
Mr. Newton: 92, Chris. That's an "A."
Rochelle: Oh, baby, that's great! I knew you could do it.
Adult Chris: [v.o.] No, she didn't.
Mr. Newton: Congratulations, Chris.
Chris: Thanks, but it doesn't make any difference. I mean, it doesn't count.
Mr. Newton: Yes, it does.

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