The hit CBS comedy “The Neighborhood“ is coming back for one last run. The show’s eighth season, which will be its final chapter, is set to premiere on Monday, October 13, 2025. After eight years of bringing laughter to Monday nights, the series will wrap up the stories of the Johnson and Butler families, giving fans a proper farewell. The final season will introduce a new face while bringing back all the beloved cast members for their last adventures together.
When and Where to Watch the Final Season
The Neighborhood Season 8 will premiere on CBS on Monday, October 13, 2025. New episodes will air weekly in the show’s regular time slot, Mondays at 8/7c. For viewers who want to catch up on previous seasons or watch the new episodes online, past seasons are available for streaming on Hulu.
The first episode of the new season is titled “Welcome to the New Normals.” According to CBS, the episode will see the Johnsons and Butlers dealing with big changes. Tina will discover a new passion, Malcolm will be navigating the boundaries between work and family, and Courtney will take a major step in her relationship with Marty. Meanwhile, Dave’s latest tech experiment is set to backfire, and Gemma’s parenting plan will not go as expected.
A Look Back and a Final Bow
“The Neighborhood” first debuted in 2018 and quickly became a staple of CBS’s comedy lineup. The show follows the story of Dave Johnson, a friendly midwestern man who moves his family to a new home in Pasadena, California, where they must adjust to life in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Their new next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler, is initially less than thrilled about their arrival, leading to a culture clash that slowly transforms into a deep and unlikely friendship over the years.
In a statement, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach acknowledged the show’s impact, saying the series has brought “levity, laughter, and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons.” She confirmed that the eighth and final season would give fans “a proper farewell season full of the trademark humor and heartfelt moments that are synonymous with the series.”
The cast has also shared their gratitude for the show’s long run. Max Greenfield, who plays Dave Johnson, reflected on the experience, noting the rarity of a show lasting eight seasons in today’s television landscape. He told reporters, “When you look around, there’s no shows that go eight seasons anymore and there may never be another one. We might be the last one. So I’m genuinely not sad at all that this is ending and feel so grateful for the eight seasons that we were given.”
Who is Returning for the Final Season?
Fans will be happy to know that the entire main cast is returning to reprise their roles for the final season. This includes:
- Cedric the Entertainer as Calvin Butler
- Max Greenfield as Dave Johnson
- Beth Behrs as Gemma Johnson
- Tichina Arnold as Tina Butler
- Sheaun McKinney as Malcolm Butler
- Marcel Spears as Marty Butler
- Skye Townsend as Courtney Pridgeon
- Hank Greenspan as Grover Johnson
A New Face in the Neighborhood
The final season will also introduce a new recurring character. Actress Amber Stevens West has been cast as Mercedes, a high-drama, high-maintenance reality star from the fictional show “Trophy Divas of Brentwood.” Mercedes is described as fabulous and self-absorbed, but she reveals a different side when the cameras are off.
In the story, Mercedes hires Malcolm to ghostwrite her new romance novel. She becomes concerned that his writing is “not smutty enough” to please her dedicated fan base. While she plays a monster on TV, in private, Mercedes is actually a grounded and savvy businesswoman.
What to Expect in the Final Episodes
While specific plot details for the full season are under wraps, the premiere episode’s description sets the stage for the kinds of stories fans can expect. The two families will continue to navigate life’s challenges together, supporting each other through new passions, career moves, and relationship milestones.
Cedric the Entertainer has also hinted at the possibility of special guest stars appearing throughout the final season to help send the show off. He has mentioned wanting to bring friends like Steve Harvey and Anthony Anderson on the show, and there have been talks about having cast members from Max Greenfield’s previous show, New Girl, make an appearance.
“The truth of the matter is this will be our eighth and final season,” Greenfield said, summing up the feelings of the cast. “To have made it this far and to be in the position we’re at is just such a wonderful gift, and the ability to say goodbye in the way that we all want to, it is great.”
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