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The Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 8

Every episode of The Neighborhood Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 8!

The Best Episodes of The Neighborhood Season 8

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. Background image for Welcome to the New Normals
    6.8/10(93 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the New Normals

    S8:E1

    The Johnsons and Butlers face big changes and unexpected challenges as Tina discovers a new passion; Malcolm navigates work and family boundaries; Courtney takes a major step with Marty; Dave's tech experiment backfires.

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  2. Background image for Welcome to the Downsizing
    6.9/10(85 votes)

    #2 - Welcome to the Downsizing

    S8:E2

    Calvin and Marty face permit delays at Westside Fuse Box, pushing back the grand opening, while Malcolm’s booming writing career sparks an urgent search for a new nanny. Over at the Johnson house, Dave is still struggling to bounce back after being fired,

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  3. Background image for Welcome to Spades
    7.2/10(80 votes)

    #3 - Welcome to Spades

    S8:E3

    Marty and Courtney’s nanny search takes an awkward turn, while Calvin’s secret spades night stirs tension at home. Meanwhile, Dave’s new hobby tests everyone’s patience, and a texting miscommunication between Tina and Gemma leads to a fiery confrontation.

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  4. Background image for Welcome to Family Value
    6.8/10(83 votes)

    #4 - Welcome to Family Value

    S8:E4

    Malcolm’s home renovation takes an unexpected turn when Calvin’s cousin Crutch shows up uninvited to fix his floors. Meanwhile, Dave’s attempts to help around the house and support Grover’s booming T-shirt business lead to more stress than he bargained for.

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  5. Background image for Welcome to New Horizons
    7.2/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Welcome to New Horizons

    S8:E5

    Dave’s silent auction wins lead to a classical concert outing with Gemma and the Butlers that quickly goes off the rails. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a surprising turn when Tina encourages him to dive into reality TV for inspiration – sparking an unexpected obsession.

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  6. Background image for Welcome to the Walk of Roses
    7.0/10(73 votes)

    #6 - Welcome to the Walk of Roses

    S8:E6

    Calvin receives an unexpected honor that sparks mixed emotions, while Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a wild turn after a viral outburst from his celebrity client.

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  8. Background image for Welcome to Babies and Bathwater
    7.1/10(52 votes)

    #7 - Welcome to Babies and Bathwater

    S8:E7

    Dave’s ambitious home improvement plans take a turn, prompting Calvin to step in, while Malcolm seeks Gemma’s help to overcome writer’s block. Meanwhile, Tina’s suggestion for Daphne sparks a parenting dilemma for Courtney.

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  9. Background image for Welcome to Secrets and Santa
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Welcome to Secrets and Santa

    S8:E8

    The Butlers' anniversary plans take an unexpected turn when a blast from the past, Calvin's ex-girlfriend, resurfaces. Meanwhile, Malcolm's meeting gets hijacked, Marty makes a big move toward commitment and Gemma finds herself caught in a holiday misunderstanding.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to the New Normals" is the best rated episode of "The Neighborhood" season 8. It scored 6.8/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by Victor Gonzalez and written by Mike Schiff, it aired on 10/13/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Welcome to the Downsizing".