The Carmichael Show
The Carmichael Show is an American sitcom television series created by Nicholas Stoller, Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher, and Willie Hunter that aired on NBC from August 26, 2015 until August 9, 2017. Starring Carmichael, it follows a fictional version of his family.[1][2] The multi-camera show is set in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3]
The Carmichael Show
Jerrod Carmichael
Ari Katcher
Willie Hunter
Nicholas Stoller
- Jerrod Carmichael
- Amber Stevens West
- Lil Rel Howery
- Tiffany Haddish
- Loretta Devine
- David Alan Grier
Daniel Hall
United States
English
3
32 (list of episodes)
- Jerrod Carmichael
- Nicholas Stoller
- Ravi Nandan
- Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
Gary Baum
22 minutes
- Morningside Entertainment
- A24
- Stoller Global Solutions
- Lunch Bag Snail Productions
- Universal Television
- 20th Century Fox Television
August 26, 2015 –
August 9, 2017
On May 15, 2016, NBC renewed the series for a 13-episode third season, which premiered with back-to-back episodes on May 31, 2017.[4][5] On June 30, 2017, NBC canceled the series after three seasons, and the series finale aired on August 9, 2017.[6] The series received positive reviews throughout its run.[7][8]
Premise[edit]
The Carmichael Show follows a fictional version of comedian Jerrod Carmichael's family, set in Charlotte, North Carolina. Family members include Jerrod's father Joe, mother Cynthia, and brother Bobby. Other characters include Jerrod's live-in girlfriend (later wife) Maxine, and Bobby's estranged wife Nekeisha. Episodes often tackle serious societal issues and current events in a humorous context.
Production[edit]
Development and filming[edit]
Carmichael began developing and executive producing the series in November 2014, based upon his real life as a stand-up and his family.[9] On December 18, 2014, the series was given the title Go Jerrod, Go.[10] On March 10, 2015, NBC ordered the pilot to series under the final title The Carmichael Show, with six episodes to air during the summer.[11]
On September 14, 2015, the series was renewed by NBC for a second season of 13 episodes,[12][13] which premiered on Wednesday, March 9 with a sneak preview episode after The Voice. It then premiered in its regular timeslot Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 9/8c with back-to-back episodes.[14][15]
On June 14, 2017, after mass shootings in Virginia and San Francisco, NBC pulled the episode "Shoot-Up-Able," which saw Carmichael's character surviving a mass shooting physically unharmed but psychologically scarred, from airing.[16] It eventually aired on June 28.[17]
Casting[edit]
On December 18, 2014, Loretta Devine was cast as Carmichael's mother, and Amber Stevens West as Carmichael's girlfriend.[10] On January 5, 2015, David Alan Grier was cast to play Carmichael's father.[18] On January 7, 2015, Lil Rel Howery was cast to play Carmichael's brother.[19][20]