The Neighborhood: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Neighborhood Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Welcome Back to the Neighborhood
Sep 19, 2022
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 en
Welcome to the Pit Stop, How May I Help You?
Sep 26, 2022
When Calvin takes Dave's suggestion to try a new method of promoting his business, he soon comes to regret it; Gemma recruits Tina to rescue her struggling after-school music progr
Welcome to the Ballgame
Oct 3, 2022
When Malcolm treats Calvin, Dave, Gemma and Grover to VIP tickets to a Dodgers game, the outing isn't quite a home run; Marty's movie night with fiancée Necie goes sideways when Ti
Welcome to the New Deal
Oct 10, 2022
When Calvin is overwhelmed by work, Dave volunteers to counsel his friend, while also logging hours necessary for his therapist certification at the VA. Also, Tina confides in Gemm
Welcome to the Art of Negotiation
Oct 17, 2022
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 sensi
Welcome to the Hot Prospect
Oct 24, 2022
When Calvin stumbles upon a big business opportunity, he must convince Malcolm to help him so he can seal the deal. Also, Gemma is forced to confront a secret from her beauty pagea
Welcome to the Working Week
Nov 14, 2022
When Calvin hires Grover to work part time at his business, he soon realizes the preteen is not a good fit; Marty and Necie reconsider their living situation.
Welcome to What Used to Be the Neighborhood
Nov 21, 2022
When Calvin’s favorite restaurant closes and is replaced by a flashy pet spa, he worries the community is losing too many small businesses and starts a campaign to only buy local.
Welcome to Our Time
Dec 5, 2022
Calvin weighs the pros and cons of making a major life change; Marty turns to Dave for help dealing with a troubling discovery.
Welcome to the Getaway
Jan 16, 2023
Calvin and Tina decide to take the honeymoon they never had to Madrid; Dave and Gemma team up with Malcolm and Marty on a project intended to surprise Calvin upon his return.
Welcome to the Cornhole
Jan 23, 2023
When Tina insists Calvin find something to do in retirement, he decides to enter a competitive cornhole tournament; Marty plans an elaborate “groom-posal” to ask Malcolm to be his
Welcome to the Bachelor Party
Feb 6, 2023
A bombshell about Marty's future plans leaves Calvin and Tina reeling; Dave unleashes his wild side at Marty's bachelor party.
Welcome to the Last Dance
Feb 13, 2023
The Butlers and Johnsons come together to support Marty in the aftermath of a major life change.
Welcome to New Beginnings
Feb 27, 2023
When a new business in the community begins using Calvin's likeness without his permission, Dave volunteers to mediate on his friend's behalf.
Welcome to the Next Big Thing
Mar 13, 2023
Calvin and Marty consider starting a new business together; Dave sets up a mini library stocked with a self-help book he authored.
Welcome to the Jungle
Mar 20, 2023
When a mountain lion gets loose in the area, the Butlers and Johnsons must shelter in place together, leading to some unexpected revelations.
Welcome to the Milestone
Apr 10, 2023
Calvin struggles to find the perfect birthday gift for Tina; Gemma works a connection to actor Jerry O'Connell, whose kids attend Walcott Academy, to secure VIP tickets to "The Tal
Welcome to the Future
Apr 17, 2023
Calvin and Marty encounter difficulties trying to secure financing for their new business; Dave invites his boss to Grover's 13th birthday party, much to Gemma's frustration.
Welcome to the New Do
May 1, 2023
With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina’s hairdresser for an important work event; Malcom discovers a connection with his new professor.
Welcome to the Other Neighborhood
May 8, 2023
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 w
Welcome to the Fatherhood
May 15, 2023
When Dave's estranged father, Lamar, arrives in town eager to reconnect, his son finally learns the truth about his disappearance 30 years prior; Marty struggles to fire an underpe
Welcome to the Opening Night
May 22, 2023
Calvin pushes Marty to move up the opening of their new business to get a valuable celebrity endorsement from D.L. Hughley; Dave continues to struggle with the return of his father