The Carmichael Show
Seen it?2015 | 3 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 12 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend Maxine 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, and his smothering and passionate parents, Jerrod and Maxine are put to the test navigating the boundaries of romance, family and sanity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 6 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday- Season 22016 · 13 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32017 · 13 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Nicholas Stoller, Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher, Willie Hunter
- Jerrod CarmichaelJerrod Carmichael
- Amber Stevens WestMaxine
- Lil Rel HoweryBobby Carmichael
- Tiffany HaddishNekeisha
- Loretta DevineCynthia Carmichael
- David Alan GrierJoe Carmichael