Worst 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 Tina decides it's time to make home improvements, Dave volunteers to repaint the Butler house, violating Calvin’s “man code” and setting off a chain of events that impacts both families.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 338 votes.
When Calvin decides to film a local TV commercial for his business, he enlists Dave, Tina and Marty to help, but it doesn't take long for creative differences to arise. Also, Malcolm considers making a grand gesture when his girlfriend, Sofia, is offered her dream job abroad.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 283 votes.
Dave gives Calvin a spare key to the Johnsons' house in case of an emergency and is pleasantly surprised when the gesture is reciprocated - or so he thinks.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 526 votes.
Dave convinces Calvin to hold a yard sale, but when longtime neighborhood resident Miss Simpson makes a purchase Calvin quickly regrets, he enlists Dave to help him get the valuable object back.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 360 votes.
When everyone but Calvin accepts Dave and Gemma's invitation to their housewarming party, Dave decides he's finally had enough of Calvin's refusal to welcome him to town.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 502 votes.
After learning Dave and Gemma occasionally see a couples therapist to keep their marriage strong, Tina decides she and Calvin should do the same, to Calvin's consternation.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 226 votes.
When Calvin is honored by the Chamber of Commerce for the positive impact his business has had on the community, he hopes to finally gain the approval of his mother, Marilyn.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 178 votes.
When Dave starts researching his genealogy, he makes a surprising discovery -- he and Calvin are more than just neighbors; Tina offers to help Gemma when she's overcome with morning sickness, and inadvertently stumbles on a new business idea.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 198 votes.
Dave Johnson, the friendliest guy in the Midwest, moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 691 votes.
The Butlers and Johnsons unite when a member of their community is the victim of racial injustice.
The episode was rated 7.00 from 270 votes.
