Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Jerrod moves in with his girlfriend, yet he's reluctant to tell his opinionated parents about the new living arrangement
Protest
A protest breaks out in the community, causing divisions in the family over social activism and complicating Jarrod's bi
Kale
Jerrod encourages his parents to lead healthier lifestyles, but his efforts backfire and cause a family debate about hea
Gender
Jerrod mentors a teen, who reveals a secret about his sexuality, leading to a family discussion about gender roles. Mean
Prayer
A visit from Reverend Carlson leads to eye-opening conversation about religion, especially within Jerrod and Maxine's re
Guns
Maxine finds a gun that belongs to Jerrod, triggering a family debate about gun control and power dynamics in relationsh
Everybody Cheats
After Cynthia sees her reverend with a woman who is not his wife, Maxine ends up revealing thatshe had her own brush wit
Fallen Heroes
After Jerrod gives his parents tickets to a Bill Cosby concert for their anniversary, the family talk about whether to g
The Funeral
When Maxine rejects Jerrod's invitation to a Bill Cosby concert, Jerrod offers the tickets to his parents as an annivers
Perfect Storm
A pregnancy scare hits Maxine and Jerrod, who rush out to purchase a morning-after pill. Complications ensue when a mena
Gentrifying Bobby
When Bobby can't afford rent, the Carmichaels talk gentrification.
New Neighbors
Jerrod and Maxine clash over his parents' behavior after a Muslim couple moves in next door. The problem intensifies whe
Ex Con
The prison system is discussed by the family when Jerrod's childhood friend is released from jail after 10 years. Also,
The Blues
Maxine discovers Cynthia crying in the kitchen and fears she may be in need of counseling due to depression.
Facebook Friends
Joe joins Facebook and receives a friend request from his high school girlfriend which upsets Cynthia. Meanwhile, the fa
Man's World
Maxine challenges Jerrod's attitude about gender roles, leading the Carmichael men to prove their masculinity by fixing
Maxine's Dad
When Maxine's wealthy father comes to town for her graduation, Jerrod and the family find themselves in the middle of a
Porn Addiction
Cynthia is shocked to learn her family watches porn.
President Trump
Joe and Maxine clash over politics, and some important news gets overshadowed.
Yes Means Yes
When Maxine's friend posts about her sexual assault on social media, Jerrod and Maxine end up on opposite sides of the i
Support The Troops
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
Grandma Francis
Joe and his sons take a boys trip to visit Joe's mother that takes a serious turn when she presents them with an impossi
Lesbian Wedding
When Maxine offers to set Bobby up with a friend who the family deems unattractive, a debate about beauty and superficia
Cynthia's Birthday
After Cynthia reacts negatively to a birthday gift she receives from Jerrod and Maxine, Jerrod forces his family to broa
Shoot-Up-Able
When Jerrod survives a tragedy, he fights against being coddled by his family and being labeled a victim, but things are
Morris
When Bobby shares news with Jerrod about a mysterious Facebook message he received, a decades-old family secret is revea
Intervention
Bobby and Nekeisha argue about how much she has been drinking, inspiring a family debate about how to handle stress.
Evelyn And Vernon
When Cynthia discovers her parents are having marriage problems, it forces her to confront problems in her own marriage.
Maxine's Sister
When Maxine brings her sister to meet the Carmichaels, Bobby reveals that they've previously met under unexpected circum
Low Expectations
When Bobby suffers an on-the-job injury that spurs him to want to go to college, Maxine defends his decision to the disa
Three Year Anniversary
Jerrod and Maxine explore their inabilities to meet each other's expectations when the family disapproves of how they ce
Gold Diggers
Bobby brings home his new girlfriend, leading to a debate about the effects of money that reveals a financial situation
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