The WORST episodes of The Carmichael Show

Every episode of The Carmichael Show ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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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Gender
star
7.63
263 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Mike Scully
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Prayer
star
7.64
225 votes

#2 - Prayer

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2015

The family's reverend comes over for dinner, igniting passionate family discourse about religion and spirituality. In addition, Jerrod and Maxine must face deeper aspects of their relationship.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Austen Earl
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Gentrifying Bobby
star
7.70
196 votes

#3 - Gentrifying Bobby

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2016

With sudden rent hikes threatening to drive Nekeisha out of her neighborhood, the family is forced to consider the effects of gentrification and the fact that Jerrod and Bobby are on opposite sides of the issue.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Ex Con
star
7.73
206 votes

#4 - Ex Con

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2016

The prison system is discussed by the family when Jerrod's childhood friend is released from jail after 10 years. Also, Jerrod must face how much his life has changed, and an idealistic viewpoint clashes with realist attitudes.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Aeysha Carr
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Yes Means Yes
star
7.74
265 votes

#5 - Yes Means Yes

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2017

When Maxine's friend posts about her sexual assault on social media, Jerrod and Maxine end up on opposite sides of the issue. This opens the family up to a debate about consent that sends Bobby into a spiral.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
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Perfect Storm
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7.79
197 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Ari Katcher
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Kale
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7.79
296 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Mike Royce
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Fallen Heroes
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7.80
208 votes

#8 - 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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Lesbian Wedding
star
7.81
231 votes

#9 - 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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Low Expectations
star
7.81
196 votes

#10 - 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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Pilot
star
7.81
398 votes

#11 - 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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Guns
star
7.83
233 votes

#12 - 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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Intervention
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7.83
187 votes

#13 - 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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Everybody Cheats
star
7.85
263 votes

#14 - 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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Grandma Francis
star
7.85
227 votes

#15 - 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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Maxine's Dad
star
7.85
210 votes

#16 - 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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New Neighbors
star
7.88
222 votes

#17 - 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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Morris
star
7.89
201 votes

#18 - 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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President Trump
star
7.89
220 votes

#19 - 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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Evelyn and Vernon
star
7.92
194 votes

#20 - 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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Man's World
star
7.92
224 votes

#21 - 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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The Blues
star
7.94
204 votes

#22 - 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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Shoot-Up-Able
star
7.95
209 votes

#23 - 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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Protest
star
7.95
326 votes

#24 - 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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Cynthia's Birthday
star
7.97
232 votes

#25 - 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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