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The Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 5

Every episode of The Neighborhood Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 5

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...

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  1. 7.6/10(115 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the Future

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    S5:E18

    Calvin and Marty encounter difficulties trying to secure financing for their new business; Dave invites his boss to Grover's 13th birthday party, much to Gemma's frustration.

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  2. 7.5/10(146 votes)

    #2 - Welcome to the Hot Prospect

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    S5:E6

    When Calvin stumbles upon a big business opportunity, he must convince Malcolm to help him so he can seal the deal. Also, Gemma is forced to confront a secret from her beauty pageant past when a friend from her hometown arrives.

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  3. 7.5/10(124 votes)

    #3 - Welcome to What Used to Be the Neighborhood

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    S5:E8

    When Calvin’s favorite restaurant closes and is replaced by a flashy pet spa, he worries the community is losing too many small businesses and starts a campaign to only buy local. Also, Tina helps Necie prepare a special surprise for Marty.

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  4. 7.5/10(123 votes)

    #4 - Welcome to the Cornhole

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    S5:E11

    When Tina insists Calvin find something to do in retirement, he decides to enter a competitive cornhole tournament; Marty plans an elaborate “groom-posal” to ask Malcolm to be his best man.

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  5. 7.5/10(128 votes)

    #5 - Welcome to the Last Dance

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    S5:E13

    The Butlers and Johnsons come together to support Marty in the aftermath of a major life change.

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  6. 7.5/10(111 votes)

    #6 - Welcome to the Fatherhood

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    S5:E21

    When Dave's estranged father, Lamar, arrives in town eager to reconnect, his son finally learns the truth about his disappearance 30 years prior; Marty struggles to fire an underperforming employee.

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  8. 7.4/10(162 votes)

    #7 - Welcome Back to the Neighborhood

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    S5:E1

    When Dave decides to disconnect the Johnson home from the grid, he inadvertently causes a community-wide power outage, much to Calvin’s frustration. Also, in the wake of Marty’s engagement, Tina struggles with no longer being the primary woman in her son’s life.

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  9. 7.4/10(146 votes)

    #8 - Welcome to the Ballgame

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    S5:E3

    When Malcolm treats Calvin, Dave, Gemma and Grover to VIP tickets to a Dodgers game, the outing isn't quite a home run; Marty's movie night with fiancée Necie goes sideways when Tina decides to join.

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  10. 7.4/10(130 votes)

    #9 - Welcome to the New Deal

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    S5:E4

    When Calvin is overwhelmed by work, Dave volunteers to counsel his friend, while also logging hours necessary for his therapist certification at the VA. Also, Tina confides in Gemma that she’s eager to make a career change.

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  11. 7.4/10(135 votes)

    #10 - Welcome to the Art of Negotiation

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    S5:E5

    When Dave is up for a promotion at work, Calvin tries to help him negotiate a raise from his penny-pinching new boss, Gregory. Also, Tina struggles with whether to share some sensitive information with Gemma

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  12. 7.4/10(123 votes)

    #11 - Welcome to the Working Week

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    S5:E7

    When Calvin hires Grover to work part time at his business, he soon realizes the preteen is not a good fit; Marty and Necie reconsider their living situation.

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    Director:Marian Deaton
    Writer:Malik S.
  13. 7.4/10(118 votes)

    #12 - Welcome to Our Time

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    S5:E9

    Calvin weighs the pros and cons of making a major life change; Marty turns to Dave for help dealing with a troubling discovery.

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  14. 7.4/10(119 votes)

    #13 - Welcome to New Beginnings

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    S5:E14

    When a new business in the community begins using Calvin's likeness without his permission, Dave volunteers to mediate on his friend's behalf.

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  15. 7.4/10(126 votes)

    #14 - Welcome to the Next Big Thing

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    S5:E15

    Calvin and Marty consider starting a new business together; Dave sets up a mini library stocked with a self-help book he authored.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
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  16. 7.4/10(123 votes)

    #15 - Welcome to the Jungle

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    S5:E16

    When a mountain lion gets loose in the area, the Butlers and Johnsons must shelter in place together, leading to some unexpected revelations.

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  17. 7.4/10(110 votes)

    #16 - Welcome to the Other Neighborhood

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    S5:E20

    Calvin and Marty are surprised when their new business sparks protests from residents concerned about gentrification; Grover's family tree project reveals fresh details about the whereabouts of Dave's estranged father, who left when he was a child.

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  18. 7.3/10(129 votes)

    #17 - Welcome to the Getaway

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    S5:E10

    Calvin and Tina decide to take the honeymoon they never had to Madrid; Dave and Gemma team up with Malcolm and Marty on a project intended to surprise Calvin upon his return.

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  19. 7.3/10(123 votes)

    #18 - Welcome to the Bachelor Party

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    S5:E12

    A bombshell about Marty's future plans leaves Calvin and Tina reeling; Dave unleashes his wild side at Marty's bachelor party.

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  20. 7.3/10(122 votes)

    #19 - Welcome to the New Do

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    S5:E19

    With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina’s hairdresser for an important work event; Malcom discovers a connection with his new professor.

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    Director:Kelly Park
  21. 7.3/10(115 votes)

    #20 - Welcome to the Opening Night

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    S5:E22

    Calvin pushes Marty to move up the opening of their new business to get a valuable celebrity endorsement from D.L. Hughley; Dave continues to struggle with the return of his father; Tina and Gemma prepare for the opening of their new school play.

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    Director:Ron Moseley
    Writer:Malik S.
  22. 7.2/10(117 votes)

    #21 - Welcome to the Milestone

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    S5:E17

    Calvin struggles to find the perfect birthday gift for Tina; Gemma works a connection to actor Jerry O'Connell, whose kids attend Walcott Academy, to secure VIP tickets to "The Talk" for her school's fundraiser.

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  23. 7.1/10(148 votes)

    #22 - Welcome to the Pit Stop, How May I Help You?

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    S5:E2

    When Calvin takes Dave's suggestion to try a new method of promoting his business, he soon comes to regret it; Gemma recruits Tina to rescue her struggling after-school music program.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to the Future" is the best rated episode of "The Neighborhood" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Carolyn Portner, it aired on 4/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome to the Hot Prospect".