CBS’ long-running comedy The Neighborhood enters its eighth and final season, signaling an emotional ending with major changes ahead. The new chapter explores how life on the block evolves as familiar faces experience new beginnings and personal transitions. It also sets the stage for heartfelt goodbyes leading up to the series finale.
The Neighborhood showrunners discuss what’s in store in the series finale
The Neighborhood returned with its eighth and final season on October 13, 2025, signaling major changes for its core characters. Calvin and Tina are adapting to an empty nest as their sons Malcolm and Marty move forward with their own lives, while Gemma faces a new phase after Grover graduates from Walcott Academy. Meanwhile, Dave’s storyline introduces an AI-driven subplot at the V.A., setting off a comedic arc that explores how he fills his newfound free time.
Speaking about Dave’s storyline, co-showrunner Bill Martin explained, “We’re tormenting that poor guy like a piñata. He gets into pickling… he’s gotta find things to do with his time.” He added that Gemma’s character also reaches an emotional transition, saying, “It’s time [Grover] finally graduates… she’s suddenly asking herself, ‘Why am I really doing this?’ It’s kind of a natural crisis point for her.” (via TVLine)
Fellow showrunner Mike Schiff told TVLine that the writers are embracing the chance to deliver a definitive conclusion to the long-running sitcom. “We can finally head toward a climax that we don’t have to write our way past,” Schiff said, adding, “It’s nice to be able to just get there.” Returning guest stars include John Ross Bowie as Dave’s former boss, Gregory, and Angelique Cabral as Malcolm’s literary agent, Lisa.
Martin and Schiff also noted hopes to revisit Tina and Dave’s parents, portrayed by Glynn Turman, Kevin Pollak, and Marilu Henner, but confirmed the focus will stay on the main cast. “We want a victory lap that feels intimate, not bloated,” Schiff explained. He added that the series finale will be a standard half-hour episode, aiming for “the kind of emotional resonance” of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Martin concluded, “We just want people to remember, ‘Oh, this is why we enjoyed this ride.’”
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.
