History of The Neighborhood (TV series) in Timeline
The Neighborhood is a sitcom centered on the cultural adjustments a white Midwestern family faces upon moving into a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. Created by Jim Reynolds, the show premiered on CBS in 2018 and stars Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Tichina Arnold, and Beth Behrs, among others. The series explores themes of race, community, and family dynamics through comedic situations. After being renewed for several seasons, its eighth and final season premiered in October 2025.
September 27, 2017: CBS Orders Pilot for Here Comes the Neighborhood
On September 27, 2017, CBS gave a pilot production commitment to Here Comes the Neighborhood, written by Jim Reynolds, who was also set to executive produce.
January 27, 2018: Pilot Officially Ordered
On January 27, 2018, the production of Here Comes the Neighborhood officially received a pilot order from CBS.
February 9, 2018: James Burrows to Direct Pilot
On February 9, 2018, it was announced that James Burrows would direct the pilot episode of Here Comes the Neighborhood.
March 2018: Cast Members Join The Neighborhood
In March 2018, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, Cedric the Entertainer, Josh Lawson, and Tichina Arnold joined the main cast of the pilot for The Neighborhood.
April 4, 2018: Dreama Walker Joins Cast
On April 4, 2018, it was reported that Dreama Walker had joined the cast of The Neighborhood in a main role.
May 9, 2018: CBS Orders Series: Welcome to the Neighborhood
On May 9, 2018, CBS gave the production, then titled Welcome to the Neighborhood, a series order.
May 15, 2018: Max Greenfield Replaces Josh Lawson
On May 15, 2018, it was announced that Max Greenfield had replaced Josh Lawson in the role of Dave Johnson on The Neighborhood.
May 16, 2018: First Official Trailer Released
On May 16, 2018, CBS released the first official trailer for The Neighborhood.
June 11, 2018: Beth Behrs Replaces Dreama Walker
On June 11, 2018, it was announced that Beth Behrs had replaced Dreama Walker in the role of Gemma Johnson on The Neighborhood.
July 9, 2018: Premiere Date Announced
On July 9, 2018, it was announced that The Neighborhood would premiere on October 1, 2018.
July 11, 2018: Short Promo Video Released
On July 11, 2018, a short promo video for The Neighborhood was released, showcasing the addition of Max Greenfield and Beth Behrs, with newly filmed footage from the re-shot pilot episode.
September 12, 2018: PaleyFest Fall Television Previews
On September 12, 2018, The Neighborhood took part in the 12th Annual PaleyFest Fall Television Previews, featuring a preview screening and a conversation with cast members including Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs.
October 1, 2018: The Neighborhood Premieres on CBS
On October 1, 2018, The Neighborhood, a sitcom created by Jim Reynolds, premiered on CBS. The show revolves around a white Midwestern family's adjustment to a predominantly black neighborhood in Pasadena, California.
October 11, 2018: Marilu Henner Cast in Guest Role
On October 11, 2018, it was reported that Marilu Henner had been cast in a guest starring role on The Neighborhood.
October 19, 2018: Additional Episodes Ordered
On October 19, 2018, CBS ordered eight additional episodes of The Neighborhood, increasing the first season total to twenty-one episodes.
December 10, 2018: Marla Gibbs to Guest Appear
On December 10, 2018, it was announced that Marla Gibbs would make a guest appearance in The Neighborhood.
January 25, 2019: The Neighborhood Renewed for Second Season
On January 25, 2019, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a second season which premiered on September 23, 2019.
September 23, 2019: Season 2 Premieres
On September 23, 2019, the second season of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS after the series was renewed in January 2019.
May 6, 2020: The Neighborhood Renewed for Third Season
On May 6, 2020, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a third season, which premiered on November 16, 2020.
August 4, 2020: First Season DVD Release
On August 4, 2020, CBS Home Entertainment released the complete first season of The Neighborhood on DVD.
November 16, 2020: Season 3 Premieres
On November 16, 2020, the third season of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS after the series was renewed in May 2020.
December 1, 2020: Second Season DVD Release
On December 1, 2020, CBS Home Entertainment released the second season of The Neighborhood on DVD.
February 17, 2021: The Neighborhood Renewed for Fourth Season
On February 17, 2021, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a fourth season.
April 5, 2021: Reynolds Steps Down as Showrunner
On April 5, 2021, Jim Reynolds stepped down as the showrunner and executive producer of The Neighborhood after three seasons due to complaints of "insensitive comments and other race-related issues over a period of time".
June 7, 2021: Meg DeLoatch Joins as Showrunner
On June 7, 2021, Meg DeLoatch joined The Neighborhood as an executive producer and showrunner for the fourth season, replacing Jim Reynolds.
July 27, 2021: Third Season DVD Release
On July 27, 2021, CBS Home Entertainment released the third season of The Neighborhood on DVD.
September 20, 2021: Season 4 Premieres
On September 20, 2021, the fourth season of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS.
January 24, 2022: The Neighborhood Renewed for Fifth Season
On January 24, 2022, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a fifth season.
March 14, 2022: Calvin and Tina Appear in Bob Hearts Abishola
On March 14, 2022, Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) and Tina (Tichina Arnold) appeared in the Bob Hearts Abishola S3 episode "Compress to Impress".
March 26, 2022: DeLoatch Exits as Showrunner
On March 26, 2022, Meg DeLoatch exited as the showrunner of The Neighborhood.
June 8, 2022: Martin and Schiff Announced as New Showrunners
On June 8, 2022, Bill Martin and Mike Schiff were announced as the new showrunners of The Neighborhood.
July 19, 2022: Fourth Season DVD Release
On July 19, 2022, CBS Home Entertainment released the fourth season of The Neighborhood on DVD.
September 19, 2022: Season 5 Premieres
On September 19, 2022, the fifth season of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS.
January 23, 2023: The Neighborhood Renewed for Sixth Season
On January 23, 2023, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a sixth season.
July 25, 2023: Fifth Season DVD Release
On July 25, 2023, CBS Home Entertainment released the fifth season of The Neighborhood on DVD.
February 12, 2024: Season 6 Premieres
On February 12, 2024, the sixth season of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS.
April 9, 2024: The Neighborhood Renewed for Seventh Season
On April 9, 2024, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for a seventh season, which premiered on October 21, 2024.
April 2024: The Neighborhood Renewed for Season 7
In April 2024, The Neighborhood was renewed for a seventh season, which was set to premiere on October 21, 2024.
May 6, 2024: Crutch Spin-Off Picked Up
On May 6, 2024, it was reported that a spin-off of The Neighborhood titled Crutch had been picked up by Paramount+, starring Tracy Morgan as Francois "Crutch" Crutchfield.
October 21, 2024: Season 7 Premieres
On October 21, 2024, Season 7 of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS after the series was renewed in April 2024.
January 17, 2025: Second Spin-Off in the Works
On January 17, 2025, it was announced that a second spin-off focused on Malcolm and Marty, with Sheaun McKinney and Marcel Spears reprising their roles, was in the works.
March 2025: The Neighborhood Renewed for Final Season
In March 2025, CBS renewed The Neighborhood for an eighth and final season, which premiered on October 13, 2025.
April 2025: Second Spin-Off Not Moving Forward
In April 2025, it was reported that the second spin-off of The Neighborhood would not be moving forward at CBS.
October 13, 2025: Season 8 Premieres
On October 13, 2025, Season 8, the final season, of The Neighborhood premiered on CBS after the series was renewed in March 2025.
November 3, 2025: All Crutch Episodes Released
On November 3, 2025, all eight episodes of the spin-off series Crutch were released on Paramount+.
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