‘The Neighborhood’: See the Stars at Emotional Final Table Read (PHOTOS)

'The Neighborhood' cast at the final table read
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It’s time to say goodbye. The stars of The Neighborhood sat down for their final table read before the series finale. Some of them were emotional, while others had smiles on their faces.

The CBS sitcom stars Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, Max Greenfield, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan, Amber Stevens West, and Skye Townsend. The Neighborhood is set to end on Monday, May 11, in a tearful finale.

The show follows the Butlers and the Johnsons as they navigate being neighbors and friends in a predominantly Black neighborhood. It followed their lives as they experienced racism, pregnancy loss, growing up, expanding their families, embracing differences, and more.

The Neighborhood wrapped filming in February after eight seasons. Cedric gave an emotional speech.

From the photos, it appears Cedric, who also produces the show, gave another speech, which made Behrs and others tear up.

See photos from the emotional table read, as well as final cast photos, below.

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Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Hank Greenspan, Skye Townsend, Beth Behrs, Marcel Spears, Cedric The Entertainer, Sheaun McKinney, Tichina Arnold and Max Greenfield. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Final Cast Photo

The cast took one final photo in front of the Butlers’ house after wrapping their final table read. They were all smiles…. for now.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Cedric The Entertainer. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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An Emotional Speech

Cedric the Entertainer, who plays Calvin Butler and produces the show, gave a speech after the table read. Beth Behrs (Gemma Johnson) filmed behind him while crying.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Sheaun McKinney, Hank Greenspan and Amber West. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Youngest Makes a Speech

Hank Greenspan, who plays Grover Johnson, shared his gratitude for the show and his castmates.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Max Greenfield and Beth Behrs. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Beth Gets Emotional

Beth Behrs sits with a tissue in her hand and tears in her eyes as her on-screen husband Max Greenfield, who plays Dave Johnson, is all smiles.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Tichina Arnold. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Tichina In Action

Tichina Arnold, who plays Tina Butler, really got into the scene, using her hands and more.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Malik S., Skye Townsend and Sheaun McKinney. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Holding Back Tears

Skye Townsend, who plays Courtney, Marty’s girlfriend, tried to hold back tears.

She sat next to Malik S, who recurs as Trey.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Max Greenfield and Beth Behrs. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Soaking It All in

Max Greenfield had a big smile on his face during the table read. He seemed to be soaking in the last moments.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Sheaun McKinney and Amber West. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Happy With Their Ending

Sheaun McKinney, who plays Malcolm Butler, seemed to be happy with how his character ended up.

His on-screen fiancée, Amber Stevens West, who plays Mercedes, was also all smiles.

 

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Amber West. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Newcomer

New this season, Amber Stevens West grips the final script.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Skye Townsend, Marcel Spears and Shuean McKinney. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Brothers Bonding

Marcel Spears, who plays Marty Butler, shared a moment with McKinney as the on-screen brothers read their final scenes.

Behind the scenes coverage of the CBS Original Series THE NEIGHBORHOOD on February 11th, 2026, during their season 8 series finale table read and interview special with Entertainment Tonight. Pictured: Max Greenfield, Hank Greenspan, Beth Behrs, Tichina Arnold, Skye Townsend, Marcel Spears, Cedric The Entertainer and Sheaun McKinney. Photo: Matthew Taplinger/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Toast to 8 Seasons

The cast shared a champagne toast (minus Greenspan, he had a non-alcoholic drink) as they talked about their favorite moments from the series.