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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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.
#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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#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.