The BEST episodes of The Carmichael Show

Every episode of The Carmichael Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Carmichael Show!

From the comedy of Jerrod Carmichael and Nick Stoller comes an irreverent sitcom inspired by Jerrod's relationships with his say-anything, contrarian father, his therapist-in training girlfriend, his ever-hustling brother, and his mother who is always, always, always right with Jesus.

Last Updated: 3/8/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Three Year Anniversary
star
8.16
228 votes

#1 - Three Year Anniversary

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/9/2017

When the family discovers the unique way in which Jerrod and Maxine celebrated their dating anniversary, their disapproval forces Jerrod and Maxine to explore their potential inabilities to meet each other's expectations.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Porn Addiction
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8.05
220 votes

#2 - Porn Addiction

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2016

Cynthia is shocked her family watches porn. Are they heathens or just sexually healthy?

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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The Funeral
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8.04
190 votes

#3 - The Funeral

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2016

When Joe’s father passes away, the family debates the most appropriate way to handle his funeral. Because Joe had a complicated relationship with his father, who was anything but a role model, the Carmichaels weigh the pros and cons of traditional funeral pageantry versus a more accurate reflection of his life that may bring Joe some closure.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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Facebook Friends
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8.02
213 votes

#4 - Facebook Friends

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2016

Joe joins Facebook, but Cynthia is upset when he receives a friend request from his high-school girlfriend. All this leads the family to explore social media and its impact on relationships.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Gold Diggers
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8.01
228 votes

#5 - Gold Diggers

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/9/2017

When Bobby brings home his new girlfriend, a debate about the effects of money ensues that uncovers something about Maxine’s financial situation that Jerrod never knew and doesn’t know if he can handle.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Maxine's Sister
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8.00
209 votes

#6 - Maxine's Sister

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/26/2017

When Maxine brings her sister to meet the Carmichaels, Bobby reveals that they've previously met under unexpected circumstances forcing an exploration on judgment, hypocrisy and what it means to be family.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Support The Troops
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7.98
237 votes

#7 - Support The Troops

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2017

When Jerrod gets into a fight with a soldier in front of Joe and Bobby, Joe's desire to make it up to the soldier causes problems that test the limits of what it means to truly support the troops.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Mike Scully
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Cynthia's Birthday
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7.97
232 votes

#8 - Cynthia's Birthday

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/21/2017

Cynthia reacts negatively to a birthday gift she receives from Jerrod and Maxine. As a result, Jerrod sets out to force his family members to broaden their horizons as he addresses what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to race.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Protest
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7.95
326 votes

#9 - Protest

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/26/2015

A protest breaks out in the community, causing divisions in the family over social activism and complicating Jerrod's birthday celebration.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Shoot-Up-Able
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7.95
209 votes

#10 - Shoot-Up-Able

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/28/2017

When Jerrod survives a tragedy, he fights against being coddled by his family and being labeled a victim, but things are made harder when he's forced to tell a police officer exactly what he saw.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Aeysha Carr
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The Blues
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7.94
204 votes

#11 - The Blues

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2016

Maxine discovers Cynthia crying in the kitchen and fears she may be in need of counseling due to depression.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Man's World
star
7.92
224 votes

#12 - Man's World

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2016

Maxine challenges Jerrod's attitude about gender roles, leading the Carmichael men to prove their masculinity by fixing the roof. Meanwhile, Maxine sets out to show that a woman can change a tire without a man's help.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Mike Scully
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Evelyn and Vernon
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7.92
194 votes

#13 - Evelyn and Vernon

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/19/2017

When Cynthia discovers her parents are having marriage problems, it forces her to confront problems in her own marriage.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ajay Sahgal
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President Trump
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7.89
220 votes

#14 - President Trump

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2016

Joe and Maxine clash over politics and elections are debated when Joe chooses to vote for Donald Trump, to Maxine's chagrin, and some important news gets overshadowed. Also: Jerrod sets out to hear all sides of the election debate.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Morris
star
7.89
201 votes

#15 - Morris

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/5/2017

When Bobby shares news with Jerrod about a mysterious Facebook message he received, a decades old family secret is revealed.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Andrew Lee
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New Neighbors
star
7.88
222 votes

#16 - New Neighbors

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2016

Jerrod and Maxine clash over his parents' behavior after a Muslim couple moves in next door. The problem intensifies when his parents see their new neighbors receive a mysterious package and they become determined to investigate.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Maxine's Dad
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7.85
210 votes

#17 - Maxine's Dad

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2016

Maxine's dad is in town for her graduation. When he offers her a lucrative job she doesn't want to take, her and Jerrod's integrity is put to the test.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Grandma Francis
star
7.85
227 votes

#18 - Grandma Francis

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2017

Joe and his sons take a boys trip to visit Joe's mother that takes a serious turn when she presents them with an impossible dilemma.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Everybody Cheats
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7.85
263 votes

#19 - Everybody Cheats

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2016

Cynthia catches her Reverend cheating on his wife and becomes a discussion with the family which leads Maxine revealing her past affairs.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Intervention
star
7.83
187 votes

#20 - Intervention

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/12/2017

A fight between Bobby and Nekeisha about how much she's been drinking lately spurs the family to throw an intervention that turns into a debate about how to best handle life stress.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Guns
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7.83
233 votes

#21 - Guns

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2015

Maxine finds a gun that belongs to Jerrod, triggering a family debate about gun control and power dynamics in relationships.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Pilot
star
7.81
398 votes

#22 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2015

When Jerrod decides to move in with his girlfriend, Maxine, he is incredibly hesitant to tell his opinionated parents, Cynthia and Joe. While Maxine feels they both need to be open and honest, Jerrod and his brother Bobby are well aware that this is a recipe for disaster…

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Low Expectations
star
7.81
196 votes

#23 - Low Expectations

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/2/2017

When Bobby suffers an on-the-job injury that spurs him to want to go to college, Maxine defends his decision to the disapproving Carmichaels but struggles herself once he declares what career he'd like to pursue.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Lesbian Wedding
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7.81
231 votes

#24 - Lesbian Wedding

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2017

When Maxine offers to set Bobby up with a friend who the family deems unattractive, a debate about beauty and superficiality ensues that spurs Maxine to try to prove that the world is not that shallow.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Robin Shorr
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Fallen Heroes
star
7.80
208 votes

#25 - Fallen Heroes

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2016

When Maxine rejects Jerrod’s invitation to a Bill Cosby concert, Jerrod offers the tickets to his parents as an anniversary gift, and the family is divided on whether or not you can appreciate entertainment free from scandal surrounding the entertainer.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Mike Scully
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