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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#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.
#15 - Porn Addiction
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2016
Cynthia is shocked her family watches porn. Are they heathens or just sexually healthy?
#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.
#17 - Perfect Storm
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2016
A pregnancy scare hits Maxine and Jerrod, who rush out to purchase a morning-after pill. Complications ensue when a menacing storm approaches and the couple are forced to seek shelter at Joe and Cynthia’s residence.
#18 - 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.
#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.
#20 - 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…
#21 - 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.
#22 - Kale
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2015
Jerrod encourages his parents to lead healthier lifestyles, but his efforts backfire and cause a family debate about health, aging and death.
#23 - Gender
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2015
Jerrod mentors a teen, who reveals a secret about his sexuality, leading to a family discussion about gender roles. Meanwhile, Bobby is served with divorce papers.
#24 - 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.
#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.