The Best Episodes of The Carmichael Show Season 2

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

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller

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

Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Mike Scully

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

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

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

Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

Director: Gerry Cohen

Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher

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

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

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

Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher

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

Director: Gerry Cohen

Writer: Laura Gutin

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

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

Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher

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