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The Carmichael Show
GenreComedy
Created byJerrod Carmichael
Ari Katcher
Willie Hunter
Nicholas Stoller
Written byJerrod Carmichael
Creative directorJohn Shaffner
Starring
Theme music composerDaniel Hall
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes19 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Jerrod Carmichael
  • Nicholas Stoller
  • Ravi Nandan
  • Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
CinematographyGary Baum
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseAugust 26, 2015 (2015-08-26) –
present

The Carmichael Show is an American sitcom television series created by Nicholas Stoller, Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher, and Willie Hunter that premiered on August 26, 2015, on NBC. Starring Carmichael, it follows a fictional version of his family.[1][2] The show is set in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3]

On September 14, 2015, the series was renewed by NBC for a second season of 13 episodes,[4][5] 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.[6][7] On May 15, 2016 NBC renewed the show for a 13-episode third season.[8]

Premise

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 Maxine, Jerrod's live-in girlfriend, and Bobby's wife Nekeisha, from whom he's recently separated. Episodes often tackle serious societal issues in a humorous context.

Cast and characters

Episodes

Main article: List of The Carmichael Show episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
16August 26, 2015 (2015-08-26)September 9, 2015 (2015-09-09)
213March 9, 2016 (2016-03-09)May 29, 2016 (2016-05-29)
313May 31, 2017 (2017-05-31)August 9, 2017 (2017-08-09)

Production

Development and filming

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 changed from Untitled to Go Jerrod, Go.[10] On March 10, 2015 NBC ordered the pilot to series under the final title The Carmichael Show with restrictions such as ordering six episodes to air during the summer.[11]

Casting

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.[12] On January 7, 2015, Lil Rel Howery was cast to play Carmichael's brother.[13][14]

Reception

Ratings

Season Time slot (ET) Episodes Premiered Ended TV season Rank Viewers
(in millions)
Date Viewers
(in millions) 		Date Viewers
(in millions)
1
Wednesday 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 pm
 6
August 26, 2015
 4.83[15]
September 9, 2015
 3.80[16] 2014–2015 #94 N/A
2
Wednesday 10:00 pm
(Episode 1)
Sunday 9:00 pm
(Episodes 2-12)
Sunday 8:00 pm
(Episode 13)
 13
March 9, 2016
 4.09[17]
May 29, 2016
 2.25[18] 2015–2016 #100 4.76[19]

Critical reception

On Metacritic, the first season has a score of 64 out of 100, based on 15 critics, generally praising the show for its originality; one described it as "a smart and crafty comedy".[20] The second season received better reviews, with a score of 80 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicative of "generally favorable reviews"; critics praise the series for its writing and the topics it discusses.[21] On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season received 67% "fresh" ratings.[22]

Accolades

Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result Refs
2016 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Individual Episode (in a series without a regular LGBT character) The Carmichael Show (Episode: "Gender") Nominated [23]
Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Loretta Devine Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series David Alan Grier Nominated

References

  1. ^ "About The Carmichael Show & Cast Bios - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Shows A-Z - carmichael show, the on nbc". The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ Clodfelter, Tim (August 27, 2015). "Tim's Top 5: TV shows set in North Carolina". journalnow.com. Bh Media Group Holdings, Inc. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  4. ^ Nellie Andreeva. "'The Carmichael Show' Renewed By NBC, 'Mr. Robinson' Cancelled". Deadline. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. ^ Dixon, Dani (September 14, 2015). "NBC Renews Summer Comedy 'The Carmichael Show' for a Second Season". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  6. ^ "NBC spring 2016 premiere dates: 'Carmichael Show' and 'Crowded' form Sunday comedy block". TV By the Numbers. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "NBC Shifts 'The Carmichael Show' Preview to Wednesday, March 9". The Futon Critic. February 20, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Porter, Rick (May 15, 2016). "'The Carmichael Show' renewed for season 3 at NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "Development Update: Monday, November 3". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Development Update: Thursday, December 18". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Development Update: Tuesday, March 10". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  12. ^ "Development Update: Monday, January 5". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  13. ^ "Development Update: Wednesday, January 7". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  14. ^ "Mr. Robinson to Air Back-to-Back Episodes for Its Wednesday, Aug. 5 Premiere, Followed by The Carmichael Show on Aug. 26". The Futon Critic. July 24, 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  15. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (August 27, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' Adjusted Up; 'Celebrity Wife Swap' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  16. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 10, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Extant', 'The Carmichael Show' or 'America's Next Top Model'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  17. ^ Porter, Rick (March 10, 2016). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Carmichael Show' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  18. ^ Porter, Rick (June 1, 2016). "Sunday final ratings: 'NASCAR and all others hold". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  19. ^ "Full 2015–16 TV Season Series Rankings". Deadline Hollywood. May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  20. ^ "The Carmichael Show (2015): Season 1". Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  21. ^ "The Carmichael Show - Season 2". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  22. ^ "The Carmichael Show: Season 1". Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  23. ^ "The Carmichael Show - Awards - IMDb". Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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