‘The Neighborhood’: Marty Plans His Proposal & More As Show Returns From Break
The Neighborhood is headed into its final stretch on CBS. Now in its eighth and final season, the sitcom has been on hiatus since December and will return in February for its final mid-season premiere.
As The Neighborhood winds down, so are the storylines. In the upcoming episode, titled “Welcome to the Zhuzh,” premiering on February 23, Marty (Marcel Spears) is planning his proposal to his girlfriend/baby momma, Courtney (Skye Townsend).
Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) also coaches Dave (Max Greenfield) for a big job interview. Malcolm’s (Sheaun McKinney) secret relationship with reality star Mercedes (Amber Stevens West) goes public in the tabloids.
See a photo from Calvin coaching Dave above. Read on to find out more about the show and the current season.
What else is there to know about The Neighborhood Season 8?
Debuting back in 2018, The Neighborhood has made quite an impact over its years onscreen, which is being acknowledged in a statement from CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach. “The brilliant cast and creative team at The Neighborhood, led by the incomparable Cedric the Entertainer have brought levity, laughter, and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons. The Neighborhood is a strong ratings performer for CBS and one of the top comedies on TV. We believe the show’s loyal fans deserve a proper farewell season full of the trademark humor and heartfelt moments that are synonymous with the series.”
Who stars in The Neighborhood Season 8?
Aside from the cast listed above, The Neighborhood‘s ensemble includes Beth Behrs (Gemma Johnson), Tichina Arnold (Tina Butler), and Hank Greenspan (Grover Johnson).
Season 8 is executive-produced by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Wendi Trilling, Cedric the Entertainer, and Eric Rhone. Meanwhile, the series is produced by CBS Studios.
What is Mercedes’ role?
Mercedes is described as a “high-drama, high-maintenance, fabulous and self-absorbed” person. She is one of the stars on Trophy Divas of Brentwood. She is all about herself. However, in public, she is a “grounded and savvy businesswoman,” which is the complete opposite of who she plays on TV.
How does she play into the new season? Mercedes hired Malcolm to ghostwrite her new romance novel, but she is afraid it won’t appease her audience because it is “not smutty enough.”
What happened in the fall finale?
In “Welcome to Secrets and Santa,” which aired on December 8, 2025, Calvin and Tina got a surprise for their anniversary when Calvin’s ex-girlfriend showed up at their house. Malcolm had a meeting with Mercedes about changes to her book, and it turned into a scene for her reality show. Despite being out of a job, Dave offered to loan Marty money for an engagement ring for Courtney. Gemma faced a holiday misunderstanding.
Is The Neighborhood returning for Season 9?
Sadly, no. The Neighborhood will end after Season 8.
The Neighborhood, Season 8 mid-season premiere, February 23, 8/7c
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