The Carmichael Show

The Carmichael Show

One family. Lot's of opinions.

Created by Jerrod Carmichael, Nicholas Stoller, Ari Katcher, Willie Hunter

On NBC

2015–20173 seasons32 episodes22 min7.2 / 10

A warm, introspective family sitcom that balances irreverent humor with genuine affection, using comedy to explore relationships and boundaries.

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 girlfriend, his ever-hustling brother and his mother who is always, always, always right with Jesus. Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend, Maxine (Amber West), are your average young couple trying to make it in the city. They’re smart, motivated and looking to build a fulfilling life together. The only thing standing in their way is family. Between Jerrod's larger-than-life brother, Bobby (Lil Rel Howery), and his smothering and passionate parents (David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine), Jerrod and Maxine are put to the test navigating the boundaries of romance, family and sanity.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Carmichael Show violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Carmichael Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is The Carmichael Show scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is The Carmichael Show sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Does The Carmichael Show leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity54

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Carmichael Show

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Carmichael Show

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Carmichael Show, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Carmichael Show, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Carmichael Show, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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