The Carmichael Show
| The Carmichael Show | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by |
Jerrod Carmichael Ari Katcher Willie Hunter Nicholas Stoller |
| Written by | Jerrod Carmichael |
| Creative director(s) | John Shaffner |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Daniel Hall |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 19 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Cinematography | Gary Baum |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
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| Distributor |
NBCUniversal Television Distribution 20th Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | August 26, 2015 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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
- Jerrod Carmichael as himself, the titular protagonist of the show.
- Amber Stevens West as Maxine North, Jerrod's girlfriend.
- Lil Rel Howery as Robert "Bobby" Carmichael, Jerrod's brother.
- Tiffany Haddish as Nekeisha Williams-Carmichael, Bobby's wife (from whom he's separated).
- Loretta Devine as Cynthia Carmichael, Joe's wife and the mother of Jerrod and Bobby.
- David Alan Grier as Joe Carmichael, Cynthia's husband and Jerrod and Bobby's father.
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 6 | August 26, 2015 | September 9, 2015 | ||
| 2 | 13 | March 9, 2016 | May 29, 2016 | ||
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 9:30 pm |
6 | 4.83[15] | 3.80[16] | 2014–2015 | #94 | N/A | ||
| 2 | (Episode 1) Sunday 9:00 pm (Episodes 2-12) Sunday 8:00 pm (Episode 13) |
13 | 4.09[17] | 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
- ↑ "About The Carmichael Show & Cast Bios - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ↑ "Shows A-Z - carmichael show, the on nbc". The Futon Critic.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "'The Carmichael Show' Renewed By NBC, 'Mr. Robinson' Cancelled". Deadline. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ↑ Dixon, Dani (September 14, 2015). "NBC Renews Summer Comedy 'The Carmichael Show' for a Second Season". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ↑ "NBC spring 2016 premiere dates: 'Carmichael Show' and 'Crowded' form Sunday comedy block". TV By the Numbers. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "NBC Shifts 'The Carmichael Show' Preview to Wednesday, March 9". The Futon Critic. February 20, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (May 15, 2016). "'The Carmichael Show' renewed for season 3 at NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Development Update: Monday, November 3". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- 1 2 "Development Update: Thursday, December 18". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Development Update: Tuesday, March 10". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Development Update: Monday, January 5". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Development Update: Wednesday, January 7". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (March 10, 2016). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Carmichael Show' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (June 1, 2016). "Sunday final ratings: 'NASCAR and all others hold". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Full 2015–16 TV Season Series Rankings". Deadline Hollywood. May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ↑ "The Carmichael Show (2015): Season 1". Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ "The Carmichael Show - Season 2". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Carmichael Show: Season 1". Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ "The Carmichael Show - Awards - IMDb". Retrieved 26 February 2016.