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TV series

The Neighborhood

2018TV-PG8 seasons7.6 / 10

It pays to be nice.

The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness. That includes their new next-door neighbor Calvin.

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Checked Sep 1, 2026

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Synopsis

The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness. That includes their new next-door neighbor Calvin.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

22m6.8 / 10

Dave Johnson, the friendliest guy in the Midwest, moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness.

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Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jim ReynoldsGuest stars Malik S.

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Episode 2

Welcome to the Repipe

22m6.0 / 10

When a water pipe bursts at the Johnsons’ home, Calvin reluctantly agrees to help Dave repair the damage. Also, Gemma discovers a surprising secret about her new neighbor, Tina.

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Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Jim Reynolds, Erica Montolfo-BuraGuest stars Maurice LaMarche

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Episode 3

Welcome to the Spare Key

22m6.0 / 10

Dave gives Calvin a spare key to the Johnsons' house in case of an emergency and is pleasantly surprised when the gesture is reciprocated - or so he thinks.

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Directed by Jeff GreensteinWritten by Jim Reynolds, Devon Shepard

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Episode 4

Welcome to the Housewarming

22m5.6 / 10

When everyone but Calvin accepts Dave and Gemma's invitation to their housewarming party, Dave decides he's finally had enough of Calvin's refusal to welcome him to town.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Jim Reynolds, Ryan RaddatzGuest stars Malik S., Gary Anthony Williams, Sloan Robinson, Danny Brown, Denny Love, Staci Lynn Fletcher, David Parkman

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Episode 5

Welcome to Game Night

22m6.0 / 10

Unexpected revelations are in the cards during the Johnsons' first game night with the Butlers; Gemma is prompted to rectify a past wrong; Malcolm makes a play for a fresh start with his father, Calvin.

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Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Jim ReynoldsGuest stars Juliette Goglia

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Episode 6

Welcome to the Anniversary

22m5.8 / 10

Nothing goes as planned when Dave sets up an anniversary celebration for Gemma and Calvin, and Tina baby-sits the Johnsons' son, Grover.

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Episode 7

Welcome to the Barbershop

22m6.3 / 10

Dave is embraced by the patrons of the community barbershop, much to Calvin's dismay.

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Guest stars Malik S., Earthquake, Joshua Triplett

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Episode 8

Welcome to Thanksgiving

22m6.5 / 10

Dave and Gemma host a memorable Thanksgiving in their new home when Dave's politically incorrect mother, Paula, visits from out of town and meets Calvin, Tina and the rest of the Butler family for the first time.

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Guest stars Marilu Henner

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Episode 9

Welcome to the Dinner Guest

22m6.6 / 10

When Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, Chloe, they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.

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Guest stars Alexandra Chando

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Episode 10

Welcome to the Stolen Sneakers

22m7.0 / 10

When Malcolm is robbed and won't reveal the thief, Calvin and Dave team up to crack the case of the missing sneakers; Tina takes a unique approach to teaching Gemma self-defense.

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Guest stars Amir O'Neil, Duane R. Shepard Sr., Jeris Poindexter

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Episode 11

Welcome to the Fundraiser

22m6.0 / 10

Tina gets carried away when she tries to help Gemma ace her first fundraiser as school principal; Dave tries to help Calvin win a special silent auction prize for his mom.

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Guest stars Mandell Maughan, Lauren Plaxco, Erin Young, Dorothy Dillingham Blue, Jim Meskimen, Daniela Nyffenegger

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Episode 12

Welcome to Grover's Birthday

22m6.0 / 10

When Dave and Gemma's elaborate plans for Grover's 7th birthday party go awry, Malcolm and Marty come to the rescue. Also, Calvin’s choice of gift winds up sending one person to the hospital.

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Guest stars Griffen Campbell

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Episode 13

Welcome to Fight Night

22m6.4 / 10

Calvin reluctantly invites Dave to join his guys' night at home with Malcolm and Marty; Gemma and Tina take their first girls' trip to Vegas and find themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight.

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Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Brandon Claybon, David Terry

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Episode 14

Welcome to the Yard Sale

22m5.6 / 10

Dave convinces Calvin to hold a yard sale, but when longtime neighborhood resident Miss Simpson makes a purchase Calvin quickly regrets, he enlists Dave to help him get the valuable object back.

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Guest stars Malik S., Marla Gibbs, Carole Gutierrez

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Episode 15

Welcome to Malcolm's Job

22m5.6 / 10

When Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.

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Guest stars Josh Brener

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Episode 16

Welcome to the Big Payback

22m6.6 / 10

When Gemma has her car repaired at Calvin’s shop, Tina insists she doesn’t need to pay for the work, to Calvin’s consternation. Also, Malcolm and Marty find themselves on the same dating app and vying for the same woman’s attention.

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Guest stars Gary Anthony Williams, Grace Demarco, Yemi Cole

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Episode 17

Welcome to the Climb

22m6.6 / 10

When Gemma decides to fire a teacher at her school, she’s unprepared for the aftermath. Also, Calvin gets a surprise when he faces off with his newspaper carrier.

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Guest stars Kevin Will, Sade Kimora Young, Burt Grinstead

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Episode 18

Welcome to Logan #2

22m5.8 / 10

When Calvin and Dave’s college basketball teams go head to head, Dave surprises the Butlers with tickets to the game and also invites one of his best friends from Michigan, Logan #2, who reveals to Calvin surprising new details about Dave.

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Guest stars Geoff Stults, Euanton Dotson, Destiney Richardson

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Episode 19

Welcome to the Camping Trip

22m6.2 / 10

When the Johnsons invite the Butlers to go camping, Dave is taken aback by Calvin’s idea of roughing it. Also, Gemma and Tina cross paths with Maynard (Jim O’Heir), a general store proprietor who may not be as friendly as he seems.

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Guest stars Jim O'Heir

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Episode 20

Welcome to the Repass

22m6.2 / 10

When a curmudgeonly resident with few fans in the community passes away, the Butlers step up to host a memorial, leading Calvin to an unexpected revelation about himself.

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Guest stars Sloan Robinson, Dee Jay Jackson, Jordyn Curet, Travis Wolfe Jr.

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Episode 21

Welcome to the Conversation

22m6.6 / 10finale

Dave is thrilled when Calvin invites him golfing, confident that it represents progress in their relationship, but Calvin may have another motive. Also, Gemma and Tina team up to pull off an unforgettable surprise for Malcolm, Marty and Grover

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Guest stars Will Green, Matt Romano

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Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026

More about The Neighborhood

Cast

Cedric the EntertainerCalvin Butler
Max GreenfieldDave Johnson
Tichina ArnoldTina Butler
Beth BehrsGemma Johnson
Sheaun McKinneyMalcolm Butler
Marcel SpearsMarty Butler
Hank GreenspanGrover Johnson
Skye TownsendCourtney

Credits

Created by
Jim Reynolds
Written by
Jim Reynolds, Teri Schaffer, Antonia F. March, Jacqueline McKinley, Malik S., Mike Schiff, Bill Martin, Chris Kelly, Don D. Scott, Ryan Raddatz, Erica Montolfo-Bura, Devon Shepard, Raynelle Swilling, Howard Jordan Jr., Aaron Izek, Carolyn Portner

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
155
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBSUnited States
  • Kapital EntertainmentUnited States
  • Trill Television
  • A Bird and a Bear EntertainmentUnited States
  • CBS StudiosUnited States

Themes

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