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The Neighborhood S8E2 — Welcome to the Downsizing

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The Neighborhood•Season 8•Episode 2

Welcome to the Downsizing

7.1/10 · 140 votesOct 20, 202522 min

Ranked #15 of 20 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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,

Directed byVictor Gonzalez

Written byBill Martin

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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

Bill Martin

Bill Martin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Welcome to the Downsizing" is episode 2 of The Neighborhood season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 140 votes, ranking #15 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Victor Gonzalez and written by Bill Martin, it aired on October 20, 2025.

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