The Neighborhood
"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.
Season 1
The first season follows Dave Johnson, an optimistic, "nicest guy in the Midwest," who relocates his family from Michigan to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. His immediate neighbors are the Butlers, whose opinionated patriarch Calvin initially rejects Dave's overwhelming neighborliness, fearing it will disrupt the block's culture.
1. Pilot
6.8Oct 1, 2018 · 22 minDave 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.
2. Welcome to the Repipe
6.0Oct 8, 2018 · 22 minWhen 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.
3. Welcome to the Spare Key
6.0Oct 15, 2018 · 22 minDave 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.
4. Welcome to the Housewarming
5.6Oct 22, 2018 · 22 minWhen 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.
5. Welcome to Game Night
6.0Oct 29, 2018 · 22 minUnexpected 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.
6. Welcome to the Anniversary
5.8Nov 5, 2018 · 22 minNothing goes as planned when Dave sets up an anniversary celebration for Gemma and Calvin, and Tina baby-sits the Johnsons' son, Grover.
7. Welcome to the Barbershop
6.3Nov 12, 2018 · 22 minDave is embraced by the patrons of the community barbershop, much to Calvin's dismay.
8. Welcome to Thanksgiving
6.5Nov 19, 2018 · 22 minDave 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.
9. Welcome to the Dinner Guest
6.6Dec 3, 2018 · 22 minWhen Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, Chloe, they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.
10. Welcome to the Stolen Sneakers
7.0Dec 10, 2018 · 22 minWhen 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.
11. Welcome to the Fundraiser
6.0Dec 17, 2018 · 22 minTina 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.
12. Welcome to Grover's Birthday
6.0Jan 14, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
13. Welcome to Fight Night
6.4Feb 4, 2019 · 22 minCalvin 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.
14. Welcome to the Yard Sale
5.6Feb 11, 2019 · 22 minDave 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.
15. Welcome to Malcolm's Job
5.6Feb 18, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
16. Welcome to the Big Payback
6.6Feb 25, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
17. Welcome to the Climb
6.6Mar 11, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
18. Welcome to Logan #2
5.8Mar 25, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
19. Welcome to the Camping Trip
6.2Apr 1, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
20. Welcome to the Repass
6.2Apr 15, 2019 · 22 minWhen 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.
21. Welcome to the Conversation
6.6Apr 22, 2019 · 22 minDave 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