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21 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Dave Johnson (Max Greenfield), a friendly and warm professional conflict negotiator from the Midwest, finds himself moving to Los Angeles after his wife, Gemma (Beth Behrs), gets a new job. Now, he must contend with his new neighbor Calvin Butler (Cedric the Entertainer), who is suspicious of outsiders. Calvin's wife, Tina (Tichina Arnold), however, is more than happy to have new neighbors come in, while the couple's unemployed older son, Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney), believes that Dave is a kindred soul. Now, Dave realizes that forging a connection with Calvin is the final step in order to finally settle into their new neighborhood.
Episode 1
Mon, Oct 1, 2018 30 mins
In the premiere, Dave Johnson—a friendly Midwesterner—moves his family to an L.A. neighborhood next door to Calvin Butler, who worries that the Johnsons will disrupt the culture on the block and doesn't appreciate Dave's extreme neighborliness
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 8, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 15, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 22, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 29, 2018 30 mins
Truths are revealed during the first game of the Johnsons and the Butlers.
Episode 6
Mon, Nov 5, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 7
Mon, Nov 12, 2018 30 mins
When Dave drops by Calvin's longtime barbershop, he's quickly embraced by its owner and patrons, much to Calvin's consternation.
Episode 8
Mon, Nov 19, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 9
Mon, Dec 3, 2018 30 mins
When Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.
Episode 10
Mon, Dec 10, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 11
Mon, Dec 17, 2018 30 mins
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.
Episode 12
Mon, Jan 14, 2019 30 mins
Dave and Gemma's elaborate plans for Grover's 7th birthday party go awry, and Malcolm and Marty come to the rescue. Also, Calvin's choice of gift winds up sending one person to the hospital.
Episode 13
Mon, Jan 28, 2019 30 mins
Calvin invites Dave to hang out with Malcolm and Marty for a boys' night. Meanwhile, Gemma and Tina head to Vegas.
Episode 14
Mon, Feb 4, 2019 30 mins
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.
Episode 15
Mon, Feb 18, 2019 30 mins
Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, but neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.
Episode 16
Mon, Feb 25, 2019 30 mins
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.
Episode 17
Mon, Mar 11, 2019 30 mins
Gemma decides to fire a teacher at her school, but is unprepared for the aftermath. Also, Calvin gets a surprise when he faces off with his newspaper carrier.
Episode 18
Mon, Mar 25, 2019 30 mins
Dave surprises the Butlers with tickets to the game between his and Calvin's basketball team from college.
Episode 19
Mon, Apr 1, 2019 30 mins
Dave is taken aback by Calvin's idea of roughing it when the Johnsons and Butlers go camping. Also, Gemma and Tina cross paths with Maynard, a general store proprietor who may not be as friendly as he seems.
Episode 20
Mon, Apr 15, 2019 30 mins
A curmudgeonly resident with few fans in the community passes away, and the Butlers step up to host a memorial, leading Calvin to an unexpected revelation about himself.
Episode 21
Mon, Apr 22, 2019 30 mins
In the Season 1 finale, 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.