The Worst Episodes of The Carmichael Show
Every episode of The Carmichael Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 girlfriend, his ever-hustling brother and his mother who is always, always, always right with Jesus. Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend, Maxine (Amber West), are your average young couple trying to make it in the city. They’re smart, motivated and looking to build a fulfilling life together. The only thing standing in their way is family. Between Jerrod's larger-than-life brother, Bobby (Lil Rel Howery), and his smothering and passionate parents (David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine), Jerrod and Maxine are put to the test navigating the boundaries of romance, family and sanity.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Carmichael Show" is "Gender", rated 6.8/10 from 122 user votes. It was directed by Betsy Thomas and written by Mike Scully. "Gender" aired on 9/2/2015 and is rated 0.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".
6.8/10 122 votes#1 - 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
7.2/10 159 votes#2 - 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
7.2/10 140 votes#3 - 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
7.2/10 124 votes#4 - 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
7.3/10 110 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
7.3/10 110 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
7.3/10 71 votes#7 - Maxine's Sister
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 7/26/2017
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.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher
7.4/10 93 votes#8 - New Neighbors
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2016
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
7.5/10 109 votes#9 - Everybody Cheats
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2016
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
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher
7.5/10 97 votes#10 - Perfect Storm
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2016
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
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher
7.5/10 96 votes#11 - Gentrifying Bobby
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2016
When Bobby can't afford rent, the Carmichaels talk gentrification.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Laura Gutin
7.5/10 83 votes#12 - Ex Con
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2016
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
7.5/10 77 votes#13 - Lesbian Wedding
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2017
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
7.5/10 67 votes#14 - Morris
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/5/2017
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
7.5/10 69 votes#15 - Intervention
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/12/2017
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
7.5/10 71 votes#16 - Evelyn And Vernon
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 7/19/2017
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
7.6/10 92 votes#17 - Grandma Francis
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2017
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
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher
7.7/10 86 votes#18 - The Blues
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2016
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
7.7/10 82 votes#19 - Man's World
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2016
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
7.8/10 111 votes#20 - The Funeral
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2016
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
7.8/10 86 votes#21 - Facebook Friends
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2016
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
7.8/10 79 votes#22 - Maxine's Dad
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2016
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
7.8/10 91 votes#23 - Support The Troops
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2017
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
7.8/10 67 votes#24 - Gold Diggers
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 8/9/2017
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
Writer: Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett
7.9/10 86 votes#25 - Porn Addiction
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2016
Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.
Director: Gerry Cohen
Writer: Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher