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The Neighborhood S8E3 — Welcome to Spades

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The Neighborhood•Season 8•Episode 3

Welcome to Spades

7.2/10 · 137 votesOct 27, 202522 min

Ranked #10 of 20 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byRobbie Countryman

Written byDon D. Scott

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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

Robbie Countryman

Robbie Countryman

Director

Don D. Scott

Don D. Scott

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Welcome to Spades" is episode 3 of The Neighborhood season 8. It scored 7.2/10 from 137 votes, ranking #10 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Robbie Countryman and written by Don D. Scott, it aired on October 27, 2025.

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