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 Calvin is overwhelmed by work, Dave volunteers to counsel his friend, while also logging hours necessary for his therapist certification at the VA. Also, Tina confides in Gemma that she’s eager to make a career change.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 167 votes.
When Tina insists Calvin find something to do in retirement, he decides to enter a competitive cornhole tournament; Marty plans an elaborate “groom-posal” to ask Malcolm to be his best man.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 108 votes.
When Calvin’s favorite restaurant closes and is replaced by a flashy pet spa, he worries the community is losing too many small businesses and starts a campaign to only buy local. Also, Tina helps Necie prepare a special surprise for Marty.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 149 votes.
A bombshell about Marty's future plans leaves Calvin and Tina reeling; Dave unleashes his wild side at Marty's bachelor party.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 80 votes.
When Calvin hires Grover to work part time at his business, he soon realizes the preteen is not a good fit; Marty and Necie reconsider their living situation.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 155 votes.
When Malcolm treats Calvin, Dave, Gemma and Grover to VIP tickets to a Dodgers game, the outing isn't quite a home run; Marty's movie night with fiancée Necie goes sideways when Tina decides to join.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 168 votes.
When Dave decides to disconnect the Johnson home from the grid, he inadvertently causes a community-wide power outage, much to Calvin’s frustration. Also, in the wake of Marty’s engagement, Tina struggles with no longer being the primary woman in her son’s life.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 183 votes.
Calvin and Tina decide to take the honeymoon they never had to Madrid; Dave and Gemma team up with Malcolm and Marty on a project intended to surprise Calvin upon his return.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 118 votes.
When Calvin takes Dave's suggestion to try a new method of promoting his business, he soon comes to regret it; Gemma recruits Tina to rescue her struggling after-school music program.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 174 votes.
Calvin weighs the pros and cons of making a major life change; Marty turns to Dave for help dealing with a troubling discovery.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 134 votes.
When Calvin stumbles upon a big business opportunity, he must convince Malcolm to help him so he can seal the deal. Also, Gemma is forced to confront a secret from her beauty pageant past when a friend from her hometown arrives.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 165 votes.
When Dave is up for a promotion at work, Calvin tries to help him negotiate a raise from his penny-pinching new boss, Gregory. Also, Tina struggles with whether to share some sensitive information with Gemma
The episode was rated 7.93 from 169 votes.
