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Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend Maxine are your average young couple trying to make it in the city. They're smart, motivated and looking to build a fulfilling life

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Gender
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  2. The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(161 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writers:Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller

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  3. The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Protest
    7.2/10(141 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  4. The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Kale
    7.2/10(125 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  5. The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Guns
    7.2/10(110 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  6. The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Prayer
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    S1:E5

    A visit from Reverend Carlson leads to eye-opening conversation about religion, especially within Jerrod and Maxine's relationship.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Aeysha Carr, Hunter Covington

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  7. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Everybody Cheats
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  8. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 6 - New Neighbors
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Emily V. Gordon

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  9. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 10 - Maxine's Sister
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  10. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Perfect Storm
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    S2:E4

    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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  11. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Gentrifying Bobby
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Laura Gutin

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  12. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 7 - Ex Con
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    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.

    Director:Betsy Thomas
    Writer:Aeysha Carr

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  13. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 2 - Support The Troops
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Mike Scully

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  14. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 3 - Grandma Francis
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  15. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 4 - Lesbian Wedding
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Aeysha Carr

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  16. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 8 - Intervention
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S3:E8

    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

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  17. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 10 - Man's World
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    S2:E10

    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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  18. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 12 - Porn Addiction
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    S2:E12

    Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Ari Katcher, Jerrod Carmichael

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  19. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 7 - Morris
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    S3:E7

    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

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  20. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 9 - Evelyn And Vernon
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    S3:E9

    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

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  21. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 8 - The Blues
    7.9/10(83 votes)

    S2:E8

    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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  22. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 11 - Maxine's Dad
    7.9/10(78 votes)

    S2:E11

    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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  23. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 3 - The Funeral
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    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.

    Director:Betsy Thomas
    Writer:Hunter Covington

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  24. The Carmichael Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Facebook Friends
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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  25. The Carmichael Show Season 3 Episode 1 - Yes Means Yes
    8.0/10(103 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writers:Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gender" is the worst rated episode of "The Carmichael Show". It scored 6.8/10 based on 122 votes. Directed by Betsy Thomas and written by Mike Scully, it aired on 9/2/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".