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The Carmichael Show

The Carmichael Show

One family. Lot's of opinions.

20157.23 Seasons32 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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.

Created by Jerrod Carmichael
Written by Willie Hunter, Andy Lee
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael

Amber Stevens West

Amber Stevens West

Maxine

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Bobby Carmichael

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish

Nekeisha

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Cynthia Carmichael

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Joe Carmichael

Themes & Keywords

sitcomlovingintrospectivelightheartedhilariousamusedcomfortingenthusiasticmelodramaticmockingsardonic

About The Carmichael Show

The Carmichael Show is a comedy series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of sitcom, loving, introspective, lighthearted, hilarious, amused. Created by Jerrod Carmichael, it stars Jerrod Carmichael, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery. 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.

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