The Carmichael Show/Season One

Season One
The Carmichael Show
Season Premiere	August 26, 2015
Season Finale	September 9, 2015
Episode Count	6
Previous N/A	Next Season Two

Season One of The Carmichael Show premiered on August 26, 2015.

Episodes

#	#	Title	Written By	Directed By	Airdate	Viewers	18-49 Rating	Prod.
1	1	Pilot	Nicholas Stoller & Jerrod Carmichael & Ari Katcher & Willie Hunter	Mark Cendrowski	August 26, 2015	4.826M	1.1%	1AYX01
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. Teleplay by Nicholas Stoller & Jerrod Carmichael
2	2	Protest	Jerrod Carmichael & Ari Katcher	Gerry Cohen	August 26, 2015	4.072M	0.9%	1AYX04
While 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.
3	3	Kale	Mike Royce	Michael Zinberg	September 2, 2015	4.772M	1.2%	1AYX02
After forcing Joe 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.
4	4	Gender	Mike Scully	Betsy Thomas	September 2, 2015	3.9M	1.1%	1AYX05
When 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.
5	5	Prayer	Austen Earl	Gerry Cohen	September 9, 2015	4.604M	1%	1AYX03
When 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.
6	6	Guns	Aeysha Carr & Hunter Covington	Gerry Cohen	September 9, 2015	3.804M	0.9%	1AYX06
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.