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The Worst Episodes of The Carmichael Show

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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...

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  1. Background image for Evelyn And Vernon
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Evelyn And Vernon

    S3:E9

    When Cynthia discovers her parents are having marriage problems, it forces her to confront problems in her own marriage.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  2. Background image for Morris
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Morris

    S3:E7

    When Bobby shares news with Jerrod about a mysterious Facebook message he received, a decades-old family secret is revealed.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Andy Lee
  3. Background image for Intervention
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Intervention

    S3:E8

    Bobby and Nekeisha argue about how much she has been drinking, inspiring a family debate about how to handle stress.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  4. Background image for Maxine's Sister
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Maxine's Sister

    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.

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  5. Background image for Gender
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    #5 - Gender

    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.

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    Director:Betsy Thomas
  6. Background image for Yes Means Yes
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Yes Means Yes

    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.

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  8. Background image for Support The Troops
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Support The Troops

    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  9. Background image for Grandma Francis
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Grandma Francis

    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.

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  10. Background image for Three Year Anniversary
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Three Year Anniversary

    S3:E12

    Jerrod and Maxine explore their inabilities to meet each other's expectations when the family disapproves of how they celebrated their anniversary as a couple.

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  11. Background image for Gold Diggers
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Gold Diggers

    S3:E13

    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.

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  12. Background image for Pilot
    7.1/10(159 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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  13. Background image for Protest
    7.1/10(141 votes)

    #12 - Protest

    S1:E2

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

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  14. Background image for Kale
    7.2/10(125 votes)

    #13 - Kale

    S1:E3

    Jerrod encourages his parents to lead healthier lifestyles, but his efforts backfire and cause a family debate about health, aging and death.

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  15. Background image for Guns
    7.2/10(110 votes)

    #14 - Guns

    S1:E6

    Maxine finds a gun that belongs to Jerrod, triggering a family debate about gun control and power dynamics in relationships.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  16. Background image for Low Expectations
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Low Expectations

    S3:E11

    When Bobby suffers an on-the-job injury that spurs him to want to go to college, Maxine defends his decision to the disapproving Carmichaels but struggles herself once he declares what career he’d like to pursue.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Rob Ulin
  17. Background image for Prayer
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    #16 - Prayer

    S1:E5

    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.

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  18. Background image for New Neighbors
    7.4/10(92 votes)

    #17 - New Neighbors

    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.

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  19. Background image for Everybody Cheats
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    #18 - Everybody Cheats

    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.

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  20. Background image for Perfect Storm
    7.5/10(96 votes)

    #19 - Perfect Storm

    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.

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  21. Background image for Gentrifying Bobby
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    #20 - Gentrifying Bobby

    S2:E5

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  22. Background image for Ex Con
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #21 - Ex Con

    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.

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    Director:Betsy Thomas
  23. Background image for The Blues
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #22 - The Blues

    S2:E8

    Maxine discovers Cynthia crying in the kitchen and fears she may be in need of counseling due to depression.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  24. Background image for Man's World
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    #23 - Man's World

    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  25. Background image for Maxine's Dad
    7.8/10(78 votes)

    #24 - Maxine's Dad

    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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  26. Background image for Porn Addiction
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    #25 - Porn Addiction

    S2:E12

    Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Evelyn And Vernon" is the worst rated episode of "The Carmichael Show". It scored 5.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Ajay Sahgal, it aired on 7/19/2017. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Morris".