Best Episodes
The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness. That includes their new next-door neighbor Calvin.
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When Gemma's phone is stolen, Dave and Calvin team up to get it back; Malcolm and Marty move into their new house.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 216 votes.
An eco-conscious new neighbor, and his pet rooster disrupts the community, leading a desperate Dave and Calvin to team up on a covert mission to restore order. Also, when Tina stops by Marty's apartment for a surprise visit, the youngest Butler son is forced to come clean about a long-held secret.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 221 votes.
When Calvin's arch-rivals, the Pink Ladies, move their manicure business into the local barbershop, Dave encourages him to make peace until the women take a prank too far and the guys decide to plot revenge. Also, Gemma helps Tina find a creative way to keep tabs on Marty and Malcolm's dating lives.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 184 votes.
When Tina and Gemma get more than they bargained for in a revealing art class, Calvin can't hide his jealousy and takes drastic action. Also, Dave, Marty and Malcolm team up to crack the case of an unfinished mystery novel.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 184 votes.
Malcolm surprises Calvin and Tina when he brings home a new motorcycle, while Dave and Gemma aim to rev up their social life with a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 223 votes.
Dave faces off against incumbent Isaiah Evans in a debate for a city council seat, and the race comes to a dramatic conclusion
The episode was rated 7.73 from 231 votes.
When Dave's amateur band loses its lead singer just before a gig, Tina offers to fill in; Marty quickly regrets letting his needy boss crash at his new place.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 213 votes.
Gemma's troublemaking sister, Brittany, returns, claiming she's turned over a new leaf, thanks to a surprising new business venture. Also, Dave finally convinces Calvin to accompany him to an escape room, where they both get more than they bargained for.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 226 votes.
When Victor Alvarez, owner of auto-repair chain Motor Boys, tries to steal Calvin’s customers, the Butlers and Johnsons join forces on a plan to drum up business and give back to their community.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 190 votes.
When Calvin receives a surprise birthday gift involving his father, Dave suggests they spend the day celebrating in a way that honours the late Butler patriarch. Also, an unexpected development changes the Johnsons’ lives forever.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 179 votes.
When Gemma surprises Dave with wanting another baby, he worries she’s forgotten how difficult a newborn is, so he enlists a robotic doll and Marty’s engineering skills to remind her.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 189 votes.
When a man moves his family from Michigan to Los Angeles, he realizes that the secret to fitting in with his new neighborhood is befriending the opinionated man who lives next door.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 219 votes.
Calvin and Dave embark on their first road trip together to a classic car show, only to hit an unexpected roadblock that tests their friendship. Also, while their husbands are away, Tina and Gemma decide to take home repairs at the Butlers' into their own hands.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 227 votes.
Dave earns Calvin’s respect when he thwarts a robbery at the barbershop, until the recognition goes to his head and he starts exaggerating the truth. Also, Marty invites an anxious Gemma to give his new stress-busting hobby a try
The episode was rated 7.81 from 189 votes.
When Dave discovers Calvin hasn't seen a physician in nearly a decade, he insists that he schedule a physical; Calvin gets more than he bargained for when Dr. Fisher insists he undergo a routine colonoscopy.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 223 votes.
