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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 4 Episode 16 - Welcome to the Man Code
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 20 - Welcome to the Mama Drama
    4.0/10(4 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 8 Episode 17 - Welcome to the Purse Dog
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Welcome to the Purse Dog

    S8:E17

    Calvin reluctantly agrees to dog-sit a glamorous little companion, only to face an awkward twist when someone else lays claim to it. Meanwhile, a joint celebration prompts Malcolm to question whether he and Mercedes are moving too fast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Movement
    4.3/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Family
    4.3/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 6 - Welcome to the Haunting
    4.3/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Welcome to the Haunting

    S4:E6

    As Halloween draws near, Calvin tries to determine what's behind the sudden strange occurrences at the Butlers' house; Gemma and Tina question if their days of sexy costumes should be behind them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 18 - Welcome to the Feud
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Welcome to the Feud

    S4:E18

    When Dave's job requires him to mediate a feud between two wealthy brothers, Calvin tries to help but winds up complicating the process; Gemma turns to Tina for assistance in navigating Grover's first crush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Neighborhood Season 5 Episode 5 - Welcome to the Art of Negotiation
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Welcome to the Art of Negotiation

    S5:E5

    When Dave is up for a promotion at work, Calvin tries to help him negotiate a raise from his penny-pinching new boss, Gregory. Also, Tina struggles with whether to share some sensitive information with Gemma

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writers:Jacqueline McKinley, Antonia F. March

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  9. The Neighborhood Season 5 Episode 14 - Welcome to New Beginnings
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Welcome to New Beginnings

    S5:E14

    When a new business in the community begins using Calvin's likeness without his permission, Dave volunteers to mediate on his friend's behalf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Neighborhood Season 5 Episode 15 - Welcome to the Next Big Thing
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Welcome to the Next Big Thing

    S5:E15

    Calvin and Marty consider starting a new business together; Dave sets up a mini library stocked with a self-help book he authored.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Neighborhood Season 5 Episode 20 - Welcome to the Other Neighborhood
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Welcome to the Other Neighborhood

    S5:E20

    Calvin and Marty are surprised when their new business sparks protests from residents concerned about gentrification; Grover's family tree project reveals fresh details about the whereabouts of Dave's estranged father, who left when he was a child.

    Director:Kelly Park
    Writers:Howard Jordan Jr., Chris Kelly

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  12. The Neighborhood Season 7 Episode 8 - Bienvenidos a Nosotros
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Bienvenidos a Nosotros

    S7:E8

    Marty prepares to head back to work but isn't emotionally prepared to send Daphne to daycare. Gemma notices an issue with the grade Grover's getting in Spanish class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Neighborhood Season 8 Episode 12 - Welcome to Murder at Sea
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Welcome to Murder at Sea

    S8:E12

    Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Sister From Another Mister
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Neighborhood Season 3 Episode 17 - Welcome to the Invasion
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Welcome to the Invasion

    S3:E17

    When Calvin's arch-rivals, the Pink Ladies, move their manicure business into the local barbershop, Dave encourages him to make peace until the women take a prank too far and the guys decide to plot revenge. Also, Gemma helps Tina find a creative way to keep tabs on Marty and Malcolm's dating lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 4 - Welcome to the Porch Pirate
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Welcome to the Porch Pirate

    S4:E4

    When Dave and Gemma face a devastating loss, Calvin and Tina offer emotional support and reflect on a period that tested their own family,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 7 - Welcome to the Ex-Files
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 8 - Welcome to the Family Business
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 13 - Welcome to the Stakeout
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 14 - Welcome to the Big Little Leagues
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 15 - Welcome to the Remodel
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 17 - Welcome to Bro Money, Bro Problems
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 19 - Welcome to the Quinceañera
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to the Quinceañera

    S4:E19

    Calvin and Tina offer to throw a quinceañera for a teen Calvin in mentoring at his auto shop; Dave and Gemma introduce Malcolm to a college baseball coach who has the potential to change his future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Neighborhood Season 4 Episode 22 - Welcome to the Ring
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Welcome to the Ring

    S4:E22

    As Marty prepares to propose to his girlfriend, Calvin and Tina work with party planner Chika to throw a celebration that properly honors their future daughter-in-law's Nigerian heritage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Neighborhood Season 5 Episode 1 - Welcome Back to the Neighborhood
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Welcome Back to the Neighborhood

    S5:E1

    When Dave decides to disconnect the Johnson home from the grid, he inadvertently causes a community-wide power outage, much to Calvin’s frustration. Also, in the wake of Marty’s engagement, Tina struggles with no longer being the primary woman in her son’s life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Man Code" is the worst rated episode of "The Neighborhood". It scored 3.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/2022. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Welcome to the Mama Drama".