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The Neighborhood S8E1 — Welcome to the New Normals
6.9

Welcome to the New Normals

6.9/10 · 149 votesOct 13, 202522 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 8•−0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byVictor Gonzalez
Written byMike Schiff

Seasons8

Season 8 Episodes20

Cast7

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Calvin Butler

Max Greenfield

Max Greenfield

Dave Johnson

Tichina Arnold

Tichina Arnold

Tina Butler

Beth Behrs

Beth Behrs

Gemma Johnson

Sheaun McKinney

Sheaun McKinney

Malcolm Butler

Marcel Spears

Marcel Spears

Marty Butler

Skye Townsend

Skye Townsend

Courtney

Crew2

Victor Gonzalez

Victor Gonzalez

Director

Mike Schiff

Mike Schiff

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Welcome to the New Normals" is episode 1 of The Neighborhood season 8. It scored 6.9/10 from 149 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Victor Gonzalez and written by Mike Schiff, it aired on October 13, 2025.