The Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(107 votes)

   #1 - Everybody Cheats

   S2:E13/9/2016

   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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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael
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   8.2/10(115 votes)

   #2 - Fallen Heroes

   S2:E23/13/2016

   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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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writers:Mike Scully, Jerrod Carmichael
3. 

   7.9/10(108 votes)

   #3 - The Funeral

   S2:E33/13/2016

   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.

   Director:Betsy Thomas

   Writer:Hunter Covington

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   Director:Betsy Thomas

   Writer:Hunter Covington
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   7.6/10(94 votes)

   #4 - Perfect Storm

   S2:E43/20/2016

   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.

   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael
5. 

   7.6/10(93 votes)

   #5 - Gentrifying Bobby

   S2:E53/27/2016

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

   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writer:Laura Gutin

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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writer:Laura Gutin
6. 

   7.5/10(90 votes)

   #6 - New Neighbors

   S2:E64/3/2016

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

   Director:Michael Zinberg

   Writer:Emily V. Gordon

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   Director:Michael Zinberg

   Writer:Emily V. Gordon
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   7.6/10(79 votes)

   #7 - Ex Con

   S2:E74/10/2016

   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.

   Director:Betsy Thomas

   Writer:Aeysha Carr

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   Director:Betsy Thomas

   Writer:Aeysha Carr
8. 

   7.9/10(82 votes)

   #8 - The Blues

   S2:E84/24/2016

   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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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writer:Willie Hunter
9. 

   8.0/10(82 votes)

   #9 - Facebook Friends

   S2:E95/1/2016

   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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   Director:Gerry Cohen

   Writer:Yassir Lester
10. 

    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #10 - Man's World

    S2:E105/8/2016

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen

    Writer:Mike Scully

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    Director:Gerry Cohen

    Writer:Mike Scully
11. 

    7.9/10(77 votes)

    #11 - Maxine's Dad

    S2:E115/15/2016

    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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    Director:Gerry Cohen

    Writer:Spencer Sloan
12. 

    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #12 - Porn Addiction

    S2:E125/22/2016

    Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

    Director:Gerry Cohen

    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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    Director:Gerry Cohen

    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael
13. 

    8.1/10(91 votes)

    #13 - President Trump

    S2:E135/29/2016

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

    Director:Michael Zinberg

    Writers:Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller

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    Director:Michael Zinberg

    Writers:Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller