The BEST episodes of The Neighborhood season 1

Every episode of The Neighborhood season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Neighborhood season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 4/29/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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Welcome to Thanksgiving
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7.86
450 votes

#1 - Welcome to Thanksgiving

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2018

Dave and Gemma host a memorable Thanksgiving in their new home when Dave’s politically incorrect mother, Paula, visits from out of town and meets Calvin, Tina and the rest of the Butler family for the first time.

Directors: Stan Lathan
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to Fight Night
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7.84
404 votes

#2 - Welcome to Fight Night

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2019

Calvin reluctantly invites Dave to join his guys’ night at home with Malcolm and Marty, while Gemma and Tina take their first girls’ trip to Vegas and find themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Jim Reynolds
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Barbershop
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7.82
447 votes

#3 - Welcome to the Barbershop

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2018

When Dave drops by Calvin’s longtime barbershop, he’s quickly embraced by its owner and patrons, much to Calvin’s consternation.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Malik S
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to Logan #2
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7.81
388 votes

#4 - Welcome to Logan #2

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2019

When Calvin and Dave’s college basketball teams go head to head, Dave surprises the Butlers with tickets to the game and also invites one of his best friends from Michigan, Logan #2, who reveals to Calvin surprising new details about Dave.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Malik S
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Stolen Sneakers
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7.73
392 votes

#5 - Welcome to the Stolen Sneakers

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2018

When Malcolm is robbed and won’t reveal the culprit, Calvin and Dave team up to crack the case of the missing sneakers. Also, Tina takes a unique approach to teaching Gemma self-defense.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Bill Posley
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Conversation
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7.71
339 votes

#6 - Welcome to the Conversation

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/22/2019

Dave is thrilled when Calvin invites him golfing, confident that it represents progress in their relationship, but Calvin may have another motive. Also, Gemma and Tina team up to pull off an unforgettable surprise for Malcolm, Marty and Grover.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
Writer: Jim Reynolds
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Camping Trip
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7.71
365 votes

#7 - Welcome to the Camping Trip

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/1/2019

When the Johnsons invite the Butlers to go camping, Dave is taken aback by Calvin’s idea of roughing it. Also, Gemma and Tina cross paths with Maynard, a general store proprietor who may not be as friendly as he seems.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Laura Moran
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to Grover's Birthday
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7.71
395 votes

#8 - Welcome to Grover's Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2019

When Dave and Gemma’s elaborate plans for Grover’s 7th birthday party go awry, Malcolm and Marty come to the rescue. Also, Calvin’s choice of gift winds up sending one person to the hospital.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to Malcolm's Job
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7.70
406 votes

#9 - Welcome to Malcolm's Job

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2019

When Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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Welcome to the Repipe
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7.69
647 votes

#10 - Welcome to the Repipe

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2018

When a water pipe bursts at the Johnsons’ home, Calvin reluctantly agrees to help Dave repair the damage. Also, Gemma discovers a surprising secret about her new neighbor, Tina.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to Game Night
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7.69
493 votes

#11 - Welcome to Game Night

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2018

Unexpected revelations are in the cards during the Johnsons’ first game night together with the Butlers, when Gemma is prompted to rectify a past wrong and Malcolm makes a play for a fresh start with his father, Calvin.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Laura Moran
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Big Payback
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7.67
379 votes

#12 - Welcome to the Big Payback

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2019

When Gemma has her car repaired at Calvin’s shop, Tina insists she doesn’t need to pay for the work, to Calvin’s consternation. Also, Malcolm and Marty find themselves on the same dating app and vying for the same woman’s attention.

Directors: Anthony Rich
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Fundraiser
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7.64
400 votes

#13 - Welcome to the Fundraiser

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2018

Tina gets carried away when she tries to help Gemma ace her first fundraiser as school principal. Also, Dave aids Calvin in his efforts to win a special silent-auction prize for his mom.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
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Welcome to the Dinner Guest
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7.64
393 votes

#14 - Welcome to the Dinner Guest

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2018

When Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, Chloe, they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.

Directors: Stan Lathan
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Welcome to the Climb
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7.62
399 votes

#15 - Welcome to the Climb

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2019

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.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Ryan Raddatz
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Anniversary
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7.62
490 votes

#16 - Welcome to the Anniversary

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2018

Dave plans a special anniversary celebration for Gemma while Calvin and Tina babysit the Johnsons’ son, Grover, during an evening when nothing goes according to plan.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Ryan Noggle
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Welcome to the Repass
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7.62
354 votes

#17 - Welcome to the Repass

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2019

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.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Ryan Noggle
Watch Now:Amazon
Welcome to the Yard Sale
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7.58
376 votes

#18 - Welcome to the Yard Sale

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2019

Dave convinces Calvin to hold a yard sale, but when longtime neighborhood resident Miss Simpson makes a purchase Calvin quickly regrets, he enlists Dave to help him get the valuable object back.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
Welcome to the Spare Key
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7.58
577 votes

#19 - Welcome to the Spare Key

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2018

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.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
Welcome to the Housewarming
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7.46
552 votes

#20 - Welcome to the Housewarming

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2018

Dave and Gemma decide to invite the Butlers to their housewarming party. However, when everyone but Calvin accepts, Dave decides he’s finally had enough of Calvin’s refusal to welcome him to town.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Ryan Raddatz
Pilot
star
7.32
724 votes

#21 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2018

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.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Jim Reynolds