7.2/10159 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2015
Jerrod moves in with his girlfriend, yet he's reluctant to tell his opinionated parents about the new living arrangement.
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller
7.2/10139 votes#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 Jarrod's birthday celebration.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher
7.3/10123 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Mike Royce
6.8/10121 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Mike Scully
7.4/10109 votes#5 - Prayer
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2015
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.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Aeysha Carr, Hunter Covington
7.3/10109 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Austen Earl
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Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
7.2
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Carmichael Show" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller, it aired on 8/26/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Protest".
