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The Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show

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Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend Maxine are your average young couple trying to make it in the city. They're smart, motivated and looking to build a fulfilling life

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 5 - Cynthia's Birthday
    8.5/10(95 votes)

    S3:E5

    After Cynthia reacts negatively to a birthday gift she receives from Jerrod and Maxine, Jerrod forces his family to broaden their horizons and sets out to prove there should be no rules about what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to race.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  2. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Fallen Heroes
    8.2/10(117 votes)

    S2:E2

    After Jerrod gives his parents tickets to a Bill Cosby concert for their anniversary, the family talk about whether to go because of the scandal surrounding him.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Mike Scully, Jerrod Carmichael

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  3. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 13 - President Trump
    8.2/10(94 votes)

    S2:E13

    Joe and Maxine clash over politics, and some important news gets overshadowed.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller

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  4. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 11 - Low Expectations
    8.2/10(65 votes)

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Rob Ulin

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  5. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 6 - Shoot-Up-Able
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Robin Shorr

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  6. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 12 - Three Year Anniversary
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    S3:E12

    Jerrod and Maxine explore their inabilities to meet each other's expectations when the family disapproves of how they celebrated their anniversary as a couple.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett

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  7. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 3 - The Funeral
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Betsy Thomas
    Writer:Hunter Covington

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  8. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Facebook Friends
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    S2:E9

    Joe joins Facebook and receives a friend request from his high school girlfriend which upsets Cynthia. Meanwhile, the family explores how social media can affect their relationships and what it means to create an online persona.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Yassir Lester

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  9. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 1 - Yes Means Yes
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett

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  10. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 13 - Gold Diggers
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    S3:E13

    Bobby brings home his new girlfriend, leading to a debate about the effects of money that reveals a financial situation for Maxine which Jerrod might not be able to handle.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett

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  11. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 8 - The Blues
    7.9/10(83 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Willie Hunter

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  12. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 11 - Maxine's Dad
    7.9/10(78 votes)

    S2:E11

    When Maxine's wealthy father comes to town for her graduation, Jerrod and the family find themselves in the middle of a fight over independence, forcing them to debate what a child owes their parents and whether or not their love can be bought

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Spencer Sloan

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  13. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 10 - Man's World
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Mike Scully

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  14. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 12 - Porn Addiction
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    S2:E12

    Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  15. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 7 - Morris
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Andy Lee

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  16. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 9 - Evelyn And Vernon
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Ajay Sahgal

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  17. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 2 - Support The Troops
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Mike Scully

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  18. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 3 - Grandma Francis
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  19. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 4 - Lesbian Wedding
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Aeysha Carr

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  20. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 8 - Intervention
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S3:E8

    Bobby and Nekeisha argue about how much she has been drinking, inspiring a family debate about how to handle stress.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Willie Hunter

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  21. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Perfect Storm
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  22. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Gentrifying Bobby
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    S2:E5

    When Bobby can't afford rent, the Carmichaels talk gentrification.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Laura Gutin

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  23. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 7 - Ex Con
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Betsy Thomas
    Writer:Aeysha Carr

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  24. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Everybody Cheats
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    S2:E1

    After Cynthia sees her reverend with a woman who is not his wife, Maxine ends up revealing thatshe had her own brush with infidelity.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  25. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 6 - New Neighbors
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    S2:E6

    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. Tiffany Haddish, David Alan Grier, Lil Rel Howery and Loretta Devine also star.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Emily V. Gordon

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cynthia's Birthday" is the best rated episode of "The Carmichael Show". It scored 8.5/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael, it aired on 6/21/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fallen Heroes".