When the Weavers move to a gated community in New Jersey, they discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens from the planet Zabvron. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
The best episode of "The Neighbors" season 2 is "Family Conference", rated 7.9/10 from 127 user votes. It was directed by Chris Koch and written by Kristin Newman. "Family Conference" aired on 9/20/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "September Fools".
Reggie and Amber tell their families about their relationship; a surprise guest competes for Reggie's affection.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Kristin Newman
After learning about April Fools' Day, Larry plans to prank the Weavers; Jackie helps Reggie try to convince Amber that he isn't interested in his Zabvronian soulmate.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Kirker Butler
Ever since the Joyner-Kersee family has been cut off financially, Jackie secretly got a job at a Mexican restaurant; Jackie invites her boss over in hope of getting a promotion, but things don't go as planned.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Jackie and Debbie get makeovers by Shirley at Jackie's favorite hair salon; Reggie and Amber bond over nature programming; Dick tries to get Marty in shape.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Scott King
Larry wants to combine his favorite holidays, Chanukkah and Halloween; Marty and Debbie are challenged to a costume contest.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Debbie focuses on Amber and Reggie's relationship as football season consumes the rest of the household; Larry tries to replace golf with football.
Director: Joe Penella
Writer: Jeremy Hall
When Debbie creates a unique purse, Jackie gets them booked on "Shark Tank"; Amber choreographs Abby's dance for a big recital.
Director: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Scott King
Debbie wants to enroll in business school but first must pass a qualifying exam; Reggie and Amber's relationship is tested.
Director: Josh Greenbaum
Writer: Kristi Korzec
Marty's father visits unexpectedly with stunning news, dashing Debbie and Marty's hopes for an uneventful Thanksgiving; Jackie's parents learn about human relationships.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
A rift is caused when Jackie's parents help Debbie and Marty with a burst water pipe; Larry increases his efforts to find a job.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
When Debbie accidentally spoils Larry's Christmas surprise for Dick, Larry retaliates; Amber and Reggie try to get each other the perfect present.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Kirker Butler
Debbie and Marty teach the Bird-Kersees self-defense; Larry wants to build panic room.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Ed Herro, Brian Donovan
Marty and Debbie prepare for their high school reunion, where Debbie will face her arch nemesis and Marty and his high school band perform.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Scott Weinger
Debbie faces a flirtatious professor at school; Amber mourns her relationship with Reggie; Larry and Reggie's Zabvronian cycles leave them emotional wrecks.
Director: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon
Debbie's maternal instincts take over when she hosts her college study group; for the first time, Larry experiences jealousy; Reggie and Amber make a decision.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Jeremy Hall
Debbie finally joins a popular social media outlet and starts friending her old friends from Bayonne. Because she and Marty have lost touch, the Weavers decide to throw an Oscar party and invite everyone to reconnect. When the Bird-Kersees hear about the festivities, they decide to make themselves indispensable to the Weavers by turning the house into the most lavish, over-the-top Oscar party.
Director: Bryan Gordon
Writer: Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon
Marty and Debbie are worried when Larry Bird tells them his Indian co-worker at the coffee shop has invited him to a traditional Indian wedding. Despite their pleas, Larry decides to attend without their approval and he and Jackie get carried away when trying to come up with a wedding gift. After Larry does research on Indian weddings, he concludes all weddings take place in "Bollywood" and decides to give his friend a full scale Bollywood number.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Scott Weinger
Marty plans a date night that isn't what Debbie envisioned; Dick falls for the new baby sitter.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Kristi Korzec
Debbie's estranged mother invites the Weavers to her timeshare in San Diego so they can meet her newly adopted 10-year-old son; Marty tries to help Abby overcome her fear of the ocean.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Marty and Debbie love their new Friday night bowling league but Debbie is terrible and the other two teammates ask Marty to kick her off the team. Meanwhile, when word gets out that the alien colony is getting a little too Americanized, Larry's father sends an ominous figure to possibly take over the mission.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Ed Herro, Brian Donovan
Larry's brother DJ Jazzy Jeff visits in the hopes of bringing everyone home to Zabvron; Amber admits to having a boyfriend.
Director: Joe Penella
Writer: Dan Fogelman
Larry must decide where he wants to live when he finds out he's pregnant; new visitors arrive in the neighborhood.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Dan Fogelman, Steven White