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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 their new next-door neighbor Calvin.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Movement
    6.0/10(592 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to the Movement

    S3:E1

    The Butlers and Johnsons unite when a member of their community is the victim of racial injustice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 20 - Welcome to the Mama Drama
    6.6/10(239 votes)

    #2 - Welcome to the Mama Drama

    S4:E20

    When Calvin is honored by the Chamber of Commerce for the positive impact his business has had on the community, he hopes to finally gain the approval of his mother, Marilyn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Neighborhood Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(538 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Dave Johnson, the friendliest guy in the Midwest, moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Jim Reynolds

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  4. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Family
    6.7/10(260 votes)

    #4 - Welcome to the Family

    S4:E1

    When Dave starts researching his genealogy, he makes a surprising discovery -- he and Calvin are more than just neighbors; Tina offers to help Gemma when she's overcome with morning sickness, and inadvertently stumbles on a new business idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 14 - Welcome to the Big Little Leagues
    6.8/10(151 votes)

    #5 - Welcome to the Big Little Leagues

    S4:E14

    Calvin and Malcolm butt heads on coaching styles as Malcolm's little league team approaches its first game of the season; Tina tries to win over a food critic she inadvertently offended before he reviews her cupcakes.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Neighborhood Season 8 Episode 1 - Welcome to the New Normals
    6.8/10(100 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Mike Schiff

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  7. The Neighborhood Season 8 Episode 4 - Welcome to Family Value
    6.9/10(93 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Malik S.

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  8. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 5 - Welcome To Your Match
    7.0/10(177 votes)

    #8 - Welcome To Your Match

    S4:E5

    When Calvin and Tina enlist the services of a professional matchmaker for Marty, they can't help but get too caught up in the process; Dave and Gemma adopt new roles during an unexpected date night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 8 - Welcome to the Family Business
    7.0/10(170 votes)

    #9 - Welcome to the Family Business

    S4:E8

    Tina struggles to keep up with her job at Calvin's auto shop due to her burgeoning baking business; Malcolm delays breaking up with a girlfriend when her son becomes an unexpected asset to his youth baseball team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 16 - Welcome to the Man Code
    7.0/10(156 votes)

    #10 - Welcome to the Man Code

    S4:E16

    When Calvin discovers his friend Lorenzo is harboring a secret, he struggles with whether to share the information with Tina; Dave becomes concerned about Gemma’s growing closeness to a coach at her school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Neighborhood Season 7 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Vote
    7.0/10(132 votes)

    #11 - Welcome to the Vote

    S7:E3

    Dave gathers everyone for a lengthy ballot-palooza party to discuss the merits of every candidate and prop on each of their election ballots. Gemma is determined to run a tight ship as their local precinct captain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Neighborhood Season 7 Episode 12 - Welcome to Getting Lucky
    7.0/10(128 votes)

    #12 - Welcome to Getting Lucky

    S7:E12

    Calvin and Dave join Lamar on a road trip to the casino. Tina and Gemma babysit Daphne. Marty desperately tries to spend time with Courtney alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Neighborhood Season 8 Episode 2 - Welcome to the Downsizing
    7.0/10(93 votes)

    #13 - 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,

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Bill Martin

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  14. The Neighborhood Season 1 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Spare Key
    7.1/10(363 votes)

    #14 - Welcome to the Spare Key

    S1:E3

    Dave gives Calvin a spare key to the Johnsons' house in case of an emergency and is pleasantly surprised when the gesture is reciprocated - or so he thinks.

    Director:Jeff Greenstein
    Writers:Jim Reynolds, Devon Shepard

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  15. The Neighborhood Season 1 Episode 6 - Welcome to the Anniversary
    7.1/10(314 votes)

    #15 - Welcome to the Anniversary

    S1:E6

    Nothing goes as planned when Dave sets up an anniversary celebration for Gemma and Calvin, and Tina baby-sits the Johnsons' son, Grover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Neighborhood Season 1 Episode 17 - Welcome to the Climb
    7.1/10(251 votes)

    #16 - Welcome to the Climb

    S1:E17

    When Gemma decides to fire a teacher at her school, she’s unprepared for the aftermath. Also, Calvin gets a surprise when he faces off with his newspaper carrier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Neighborhood Season 1 Episode 20 - Welcome to the Repass
    7.1/10(238 votes)

    #17 - Welcome to the Repass

    S1:E20

    When a curmudgeonly resident with few fans in the community passes away, the Butlers step up to host a memorial, leading Calvin to an unexpected revelation about himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 3 - Welcome to Couples Therapy
    7.1/10(203 votes)

    #18 - Welcome to Couples Therapy

    S3:E3

    After learning Dave and Gemma occasionally see a couples therapist to keep their marriage strong, Tina decides she and Calvin should do the same, to Calvin's consternation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 4 - Welcome to the Rooster
    7.1/10(204 votes)

    #19 - Welcome to the Rooster

    S3:E4

    An eco-conscious new neighbor, and his pet rooster disrupts the community, leading a desperate Dave and Calvin to team up on a covert mission to restore order. Also, when Tina stops by Marty's apartment for a surprise visit, the youngest Butler son is forced to come clean about a long-held secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 11 - Welcome to the Dad Band
    7.1/10(182 votes)

    #20 - Welcome to the Dad Band

    S3:E11

    When Dave's amateur band loses its lead singer just before a gig, Tina offers to fill in; Marty quickly regrets letting his needy boss crash at his new place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Sister From Another Mister
    7.1/10(227 votes)

    #21 - Welcome to the Sister From Another Mister

    S4:E3

    When Gemma hires Alexis to teach at her school, Tina suspects the new teacher may not be quite who she claims to be. Also, Calvin tries to save the community baseball field where he first taught Malcolm how to play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 7 - Welcome to the Ex-Files
    7.1/10(169 votes)

    #22 - Welcome to the Ex-Files

    S4:E7

    Calvin is thrilled when he unexpectedly crosses paths with NFL legend Jerome "The Bus" Bettis - until he discovers the Hall of Fame football player shares a history with Tina. Also Dave deals with the fallout of a romantic revelation of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 13 - Welcome to the Stakeout
    7.1/10(159 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to the Stakeout

    S4:E13

    When there's a break-in at Calvin's business, he teams up with Dave for a stakeout to catch the culprit in the act; Gemma is uncharacteristically reluctant to share her new hobby with Tina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 15 - Welcome to the Remodel
    7.1/10(151 votes)

    #24 - Welcome to the Remodel

    S4:E15

    After months of crashing with Malcolm and Marty, Calvin and Tina finally reveal the impressive results of their major home renovation; Dave and Gemma decide it's time to have "the talk" with Grover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 17 - Welcome to Bro Money, Bro Problems
    7.1/10(151 votes)

    #25 - Welcome to Bro Money, Bro Problems

    S4:E17

    Calvin's wealthy and impulsive brother Curtis makes a surprise visit, which creates chaos in the Butlers' lives; Dave and Gemma run into challenges while trying to declutter their home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Movement" is the worst rated episode of "The Neighborhood". It scored 6/10 based on 592 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/16/2020. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Welcome to the Mama Drama".