The hit CBS comedy The Neighborhood is coming back for its eighth and final season, bringing fans one last chapter of laughs and heart. The show will welcome back all the beloved cast members that viewers have grown to love over the years, while also introducing a fresh face to the mix. The final season is set to premiere on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8/7c on CBS.
The Core Cast Members Returning for the Final Season
The entire main cast is returning to reprise their roles for the show’s final outing, ensuring the beloved neighborhood dynamic remains intact.
Cedric the Entertainer is back as Calvin Butler, the unofficial mayor of his Pasadena community. Calvin is known for his humor and strong opinions, often serving as the nucleus of the Butler family. His journey of friendship with his once-new neighbor, Dave Johnson, has been a central theme of the series.
Max Greenfield returns as the extremely polite Dave Johnson. Dave’s journey from being the new, overly friendly guy on the block to an integral part of the neighborhood has been a core part of the show’s story. His attempts to find common ground with Calvin continue to provide both comedy and touching moments.
The Butler family matriarch, Tina, is played by Tichina Arnold. Tina is celebrated for her sharp wit and no-nonsense approach to life, often acting as the emotional anchor for her family. She balances Calvin’s humor with practical sense while navigating family and neighborhood life.
Sheaun McKinney plays the older Butler son, Malcolm. His character has shown significant growth, transitioning from a former professional baseball player to finding his career path. In the final season, a key plotline involves him collaborating on a romance novel with a new character.
Marcel Spears portrays the younger Butler son, Marty. Marty is a successful engineer who has navigated various personal challenges, including becoming a father. His journey with his child’s mother, Courtney, continues to be a significant part of the story.
Beth Behrs reprises her role as Gemma Johnson, Dave’s wife. Gemma’s job as a school principal was the original reason the Johnson family moved to the neighborhood. She is deeply involved in her family’s life and the various comedic situations they find themselves in.
Hank Greenspan returns as Grover Johnson, Dave and Gemma’s son. Grover has grown up on the show, and fans will see more of him navigating life as a teenager and dealing with the changing dynamics of his friendships and family.
Skye Townsend is back as Courtney, the mother of Marty’s child. Her character became more integral in recent seasons, and the final season will see her taking a major step in her relationship with Marty.
New Faces Joining the Final Season
The final season will introduce a new character, bringing a fresh storyline to the established neighborhood.
Amber Stevens West joins the cast in a recurring role as Mercedes. Her character is a high-drama reality TV star from the show Trophy Divas of Brentwood. Publicly, Mercedes appears fabulous and self-absorbed, but privately, she is a much more grounded and savvy businesswoman. She hires Malcolm to ghostwrite her romance novel, but she is concerned that his writing is not dramatic enough for her fans. This new dynamic is set to create interesting new interactions for Malcolm and the rest of the characters.
A Look at the Final Season’s Story and Production
The eighth season will continue to explore the themes of friendship and community between the Butler and Johnson families. The two families, who started as strangers from different worlds, have formed a close bond over the years. The final season promises to deliver a mix of humor and the everyday challenges of life.
The premiere episode, titled “Welcome to the New Normals,” will immediately dive into new adventures for the characters. According to the official logline, the Johnsons and Butlers face big changes as Tina discovers a new passion, Malcolm works to balance his professional and family life, and Courtney takes a major step with Marty. Meanwhile, Dave’s tech experiment backfires, and Gemma’s parenting plan does not go as expected.
This season is billed as the show’s last chapter. The series is executive produced by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, Cedric the Entertainer, and Eric Rhone. It is produced by CBS Studios.
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach shared a statement about the show’s ending, acknowledging the impact the series has had. She said the brilliant cast and creative team have brought laughter and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons. She added that the show’s loyal fans deserve a proper farewell season full of the trademark humor and heartfelt moments that are synonymous with the series.
For the final season, Cedric the Entertainer teased the show’s direction, noting that a good series finale gives you something to inspire toward. He hinted that while the exact ending is not known, the goal is to give all the characters a proper conclusion to their journeys.
The final season of The Neighborhood aims to give fans a satisfying send-off, blending the classic humor and character-driven stories that have made it a staple of CBS’s comedy lineup.
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