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The Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show

Every episode of The Carmichael Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show!

The Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show

From the comedy of Jerrod Carmichael and Nick Stoller ("Neighbors") comes an irreverent sitcom inspired by Jerrod's relationships with his say-anything, contrarian father, his therapist-in-training...

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  1. 8.5/10(93 votes)

    #1 - Cynthia's Birthday

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    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.

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  2. 8.1/10(77 votes)

    #2 - Shoot-Up-Able

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    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  3. 8.1/10(64 votes)

    #3 - Low Expectations

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    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Rob Ulin
  4. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Everybody Cheats

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    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.

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  5. 8.0/10(102 votes)

    #5 - Yes Means Yes

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    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.

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  6. 8.0/10(76 votes)

    #6 - Three Year Anniversary

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    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Gold Diggers

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    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(70 votes)

    #8 - Evelyn And Vernon

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    S3:E9

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  10. 7.7/10(91 votes)

    #9 - Support The Troops

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    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  11. 7.7/10(76 votes)

    #10 - Lesbian Wedding

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    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  12. 7.7/10(66 votes)

    #11 - Morris

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    S3:E7

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Andy Lee
  13. 7.7/10(68 votes)

    #12 - Intervention

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    S3:E8

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  14. 7.6/10(91 votes)

    #13 - Grandma Francis

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    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.

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  15. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Fallen Heroes

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    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.

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  16. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Blues

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    S2:E8

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  17. 7.5/10(69 votes)

    #16 - Maxine's Sister

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    S3:E10

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

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  18. 7.4/10(110 votes)

    #17 - Prayer

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    S1:E5

    The family's reverend is hit by a car, igniting passionate family discourse about religion and spirituality. In addition, Jerrod and Maxine must face deeper aspects of their relationship.

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  19. 7.3/10(109 votes)

    #18 - Guns

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    S1:E6

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  20. 7.2/10(124 votes)

    #19 - Kale

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    S1:E3

    Jerrod encourages his parents to lead healthier lifestyles, but his efforts backfire and cause a family debate about health, aging and death.

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  21. 7.1/10(159 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Jerrod moves in with his girlfriend, yet he's reluctant to tell his opinionated parents about the new living arrangement.

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  22. 7.1/10(140 votes)

    #21 - Protest

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    S1:E2

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

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  23. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Funeral

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    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.

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  24. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - New Neighbors

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    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.

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Ex Con

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    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.

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    Director:Betsy Thomas
  26. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - President Trump

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    S2:E13

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

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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 93 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael, it aired on 6/21/2017. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shoot-Up-Able".