TV series
One family. Lot's of opinions.
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.
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Checked Nov 14, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
When Maxine's friend posts about her sexual assault on social media, Jerrod and Maxine end up on opposite sides of the issue. This opens the family up to a debate about consent that sends Bobby into a spiral.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin BarnettGuest stars Veronica Osorio
Episode 2
When Jerrod gets into a fight with a soldier in front of Joe and Bobby, Joe's desire to make it up to the soldier causes problems that test the limits of what it means to truly support the troops.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Mike ScullyGuest stars Grantham Coleman, Monica Marie Contreras
Episode 3
Joe and his sons take a boys trip to visit Joe's mother that takes a serious turn when she presents them with an impossible dilemma.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Jerrod Carmichael, Ari KatcherGuest stars Marla Gibbs, Dingani Beza
Episode 4
When Maxine offers to set Bobby up with a friend who the family deems unattractive, a debate about beauty and superficiality ensues that spurs Maxine to try to prove that the world is not that shallow.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Aeysha CarrGuest stars Aloma Wright, Hugh Dane, Nathan Owens, Mike Gray
Episode 5
After Cynthia reacts negatively to a birthday gift she receives from Jerrod and Maxine, Jerrod forces his family to broaden their horizons and sets out to prove there should be no rules about what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to race.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Jerrod Carmichael, Ari KatcherGuest stars Drew Michael, Roberta Ahrens, Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett
Episode 6
When Jerrod survives a tragedy, he fights against being coddled by his family and being labeled a victim, but things are made harder when he's forced to tell a police officer exactly what he saw.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Robin ShorrGuest stars Miriam Flynn, Carlos Jacott
Episode 7
When Bobby shares news with Jerrod about a mysterious Facebook message he received, a decades-old family secret is revealed.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Andy LeeGuest stars Christopher Gehrman
Episode 8
Bobby and Nekeisha argue about how much she has been drinking, inspiring a family debate about how to handle stress.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Willie HunterGuest stars Judah Howery
Episode 9
When Cynthia discovers her parents are having marriage problems, it forces her to confront problems in her own marriage.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Ajay SahgalGuest stars Bill Cobbs, Starletta DuPois
Episode 10
When Maxine brings her sister to meet the Carmichaels, Bobby reveals that they've previously met under unexpected circumstances, inspiring an exploration on judgment, hypocrisy and what it means to be family.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Jerrod Carmichael, Ari KatcherGuest stars Aurora Perrineau, Ricarlo Flanagan
Episode 11
When Bobby suffers an on-the-job injury that spurs him to want to go to college, Maxine defends his decision to the disapproving Carmichaels but struggles herself once he declares what career he’d like to pursue.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Rob UlinGuest stars Abraham Amkpa, Duane R. Shepard Sr.
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin BarnettGuest stars Tawny Newsome
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Gerry CohenWritten by Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin BarnettGuest stars Margaret Avery, Willie Hunter
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Jerrod CarmichaelJerrod Carmichael
Amber Stevens WestMaxine
Lil Rel HoweryBobby Carmichael
Tiffany HaddishNekeisha
Loretta DevineCynthia Carmichael
David Alan GrierJoe Carmichael
Aurora PerrineauCasey North
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