The Carmichael Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - PilotJerrod moves in with his girlfriend, Maxine. When Jerrod decides to move in with his girlfriend, Maxine, he is incredibly hesitant to tell his opinionated parents, Cynthia and Joe. While Maxine feels they both need to be open and honest, Jerrod and his brother, Bobby are well aware that this is a recipe for disaster... |
Episode 2 - ProtestWhile the family prepares for Jerrod's birthday, a protest breaks out within the community, causing a divide in the family over social and political activism. Maxine and Cynthia decide to join the fight and participate in the protest, leaving Jerrod and Joe at home to hash out their differences. |
Episode 3 - KaleAfter forcing Joe (David Alan Grier) and Cynthia to try kale, Joe has a minor heart complication. In addition to Joe's stubbornness, Cynthia's steadfast enabling pushes the family into a debate about health, death, and who will lead the family as Joe and Cynthia age. |
Episode 4 - GenderWhen Jerrod's mentee reveals a secret about his sexuality, Jerrod, Maxine and his family discuss their opinions on gender roles. While Jerrod attempts to understand and support the teenage boy, his brother Bobby is served with divorce papers. |
Episode 5 - PrayerWhen Maxine doesn't say "amen" after grace and then their reverend is hit by a car on his way home, Cynthia blames Maxine's disregard for prayer as the cause of the unfortunate accident. This ignites a passionate discussion about religion and spirituality within the Carmichael household. Eventually, Jerrod and Maxine are forced to discuss deeper aspects of their relationship. |
Episode 6 - GunsMaxine finds a gun in the apartment that belongs to Jerrod. Maxine's dismay over Jerrod's gun sparks a debate throughout the family regarding gun control and gender power dynamics within a relationship. While Cynthia, Maxine, and Bobby bond over not wanting a gun in the house, Jerrod's attempt to prove his point goes terribly wrong. |
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