"The Parent 'Hood" is a family sitcom that follows the lives of the Peterson family as they navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. The show centers around Robert Peterson, a widowed father of four children, who is trying to balance his career as a college professor with his responsibilities as a single parent. Alongside his children, Robert faces various challenges and comedic situations that arise from their different personalities and stages of life. Through it all, the Peterson family learns valuable lessons about love, communication, and the importance of family.