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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 Man's World
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Gender
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. Background image for Gentrifying Bobby
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Gentrifying Bobby

    S2:E5

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

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  4. Background image for Facebook Friends
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Facebook Friends

    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  5. Background image for Maxine's Dad
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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
  6. Background image for Porn Addiction
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Porn Addiction

    S2:E12

    Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.

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  8. Background image for Perfect Storm
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Kale
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Prayer
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Guns
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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
  12. Background image for The Funeral
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Funeral

    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.

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  13. Background image for New Neighbors
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Ex Con
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - President Trump

    S2:E13

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

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  16. Background image for Fallen Heroes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Fallen Heroes

    S2:E2

    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.

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  17. Background image for The Blues
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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
  18. Background image for Maxine's Sister
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Support The Troops
    7.7/10(91 votes)

    #18 - 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
  20. Background image for Grandma Francis
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Lesbian Wedding
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #20 - Lesbian Wedding

    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.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
  22. Background image for Morris
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #21 - 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
  23. Background image for Intervention
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #22 - 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
  24. Background image for Evelyn And Vernon
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    #23 - 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
  25. Background image for Protest
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Everybody Cheats
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Man's World" is the worst rated episode of "The Carmichael Show". It scored 5.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Mike Scully, it aired on 5/8/2016. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gender".