Ep 15. Everybody Hates the Lottery
- TVPG
- February 16, 2006
- 20 min
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7.6 (277)
Chris and his family are struggling to make ends meet, so Julius convinces them to pool their money together and buy lottery tickets. Although Chris is hesitant at first, he eventually agrees to contribute to the pool. Meanwhile, Rochelle is convinced that she won the lottery when she hears the winning numbers announced on the radio, but soon finds out that it was just a prank call.
As the family anxiously waits for the results of the lottery, they come up with grand plans for how they will spend the money. Chris wants to buy a new drum set, while Drew wants a new bike and Tanya wants a new dress. However, when the results come in, it turns out that they didn't win anything.
Feeling disappointed and frustrated, the family starts to argue and blame each other for their financial problems. Chris is especially upset with Julius for getting his hopes up and making him believe that they could win the lottery. However, Julius defends his decision and insists that it was worth a try.
In the end, the family learns an important lesson about the value of hard work and perseverance. Although they didn't win the lottery, they realize that they can still achieve their goals by working hard and being determined. Chris decides to start saving up for a drum set and Drew and Tanya start looking for ways to earn money for their own desires.
Overall, Everybody Hates the Lottery is a funny and heartwarming episode that teaches an important lesson about the value of hard work and perseverance. Despite the disappointments and setbacks, the family learns to come together and support each other through the tough times.