The Carmichael Show

Stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael navigates through life with his therapist-in-training girlfriend and his heavily-opinionated family.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Jerrod Carmichael , Amber Stevens West , Lil Rel Howery , Tiffany Haddish , Loretta Devine , David Alan Grier , Marla Gibbs , Dingani Beza , Jamar Malachi Neighbors , Isiah Whitlock Jr. , Mark D. Espinoza , Kylen Davis , Kirk Fox , Adam Arkin , Antwon Tanner , Jean Villepique , Fahim Anwar , Aloma Wright

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Wed, Aug 26, 2015

Jerrod Carmichael and his girlfriend Maxine have decided to move in together, but Jerrod is reluctant to tell his opinionated parents.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Protest

Wed, Aug 26, 2015

Preparations for Jerrod's birthday celebration are interrupted when a protest breaks out in the community, dividing the family.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Kale

Wed, Sep 2, 2015

Joe has a minor heart complication after trying kale, leading to a debate about health, death and the future of the family.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Gender

Wed, Sep 2, 2015

Jerrod mentors a teenage boy; the family discusses gender roles; Bobby is served with divorce papers.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Prayer

Wed, Sep 9, 2015

Maxine's reaction to finding Jerrod's gun sparks a debate on gun control and gender power dynamics throughout the family.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Guns

Wed, Sep 9, 2015

Maxine's discovery of a gun in Jerrod's sock drawer starts a debate throughout the family.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Everybody Cheats

Wed, Mar 9, 2016

When Cynthia sees her Reverend with someone who is not his wife, the family comes together to discuss cheating and consequences. Jerrod is shocked when this family discussion reveals that Maxine is no stranger to infidelity.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Fallen Heroes

Sun, Mar 13, 2016

Maxine rejects Jerrod's invitation to a Bill Cosby concert, and the family is divided on whether or not you can appreciate entertainment free from scandal surrounding the entertainer.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ The Funeral

Sun, Mar 13, 2016

When Joe's (David Alan Grier) father passes away, the family debates the most appropriate way to handle his funeral.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Perfect Storm

Sun, Mar 20, 2016

When Maxine and Jerrod rush out to purchase the Plan B pill following a mishap in the bedroom, they are forced to seek shelter at Joe and Cynthia's as a nasty storm approaches.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Gentrifying Bobby

Sun, Mar 27, 2016

With sudden rent hikes threatening to drive Nekeisha out of her neighborhood, the family is forced to consider the effects of gentrification and the fact that Jerrod and Bobby are on opposite sides of the issue.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ New Neighbors

Sun, Apr 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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Ex Con

Sun, Apr 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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ The Blues

Sun, Apr 24, 2016

When Maxine finds Cynthia in the kitchen crying, she uncovers an uncomfortable possibility that is hard for the whole family to face: Cynthia may be suffering from depression and in need of therapy.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Facebook Friends

Sun, May 1, 2016

Joe joins Facebook, but Cynthia is upset when he receives a friend request from his high-school girlfriend. All this leads the family to explore social media and it's impact on relationships.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Man's World

Sun, May 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.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Maxine's Dad

Sun, May 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.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Porn Addiction

Sun, May 22, 2016

Cynthia is disturbed after her reverend discusses his porn addiction at service. Joe and the boys admit that they too watch porn and argue there's nothing wrong with it but Jerrod can't help but feel differently when Maxine gets honest as well.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ President Trump

Sun, May 29, 2016

Joe decides to vote for Trump after meeting him, much to Maxine's dismay, and each family member takes up for his or her candidate; Jerrod attempts to hear all sides of the election debate and attends a Trump rally with Joe.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Yes Means Yes

Wed, May 31, 2017

The family gets into a debate about consent when a friend of Maxine and Jerrod's posts about her sexual assault on social media.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Support the Troops

Wed, May 31, 2017

Jerrod gets into a fight with a soldier and Joe's attempt to solve the problem only makes it worse.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Grandma Francis

Wed, Jun 7, 2017

Joe and his sons take a trip to visit his mother, who gives them quite a dilemma.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Lesbian Wedding

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

Maxine sets Bobby up with a friend the family thinks is unattractive, leading to a debate about beauty and superficiality.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Cynthia's Birthday

Wed, Jun 21, 2017

Cynthia reacts badly to a birthday gift from Jerrod and Maxine, so Jerrod tries to prove there should be no rules about what is and isn't acceptable regarding race.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Shoot-Up-Able

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

Jerrod fights against being labeled a victim after surviving a shooting, but is put in a spot when he must tell a policeman exactly what happened.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Morris

Wed, Jul 5, 2017

A family secret is revealed when Bobby receives a mysterious Facebook message.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Intervention

Wed, Jul 12, 2017

The family holds an intervention for Nekeisha that becomes a debate over how best to handle stress.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Evelyn and Vernon

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

Cynthia is forced to confront problems in her marriage when she learns her parents are growing apart.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Maxine's Sister

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

Maxine introduces the Carmichaels to her sister only for Bobby to reveal that they've met before.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Low Expectations

Wed, Aug 2, 2017

Bobby decides to go to college after suffering an on-the-job injury, a decision Maxine supports - until she learns the career he intends to pursue.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Three Year Anniversary

Wed, Aug 9, 2017

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.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Gold Diggers

Wed, Aug 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.