The Neighborhood Season 5, Episode 3: Welcome to the Ballgame

1

Welcome Back to the Neighborhood

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.

2

Welcome to the Pit Stop, How May I Help You?

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.

3

Welcome to the Ballgame

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.

4

Welcome to the New Deal

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.

5

Welcome to the Art of Negotiation

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

6

Welcome to the Hot Prospect

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.

7

Welcome to the Working Week

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.

8

Welcome to What Used to Be the Neighborhood

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.

9

Welcome to Our Time

Calvin weighs the pros and cons of making a major life change; Marty turns to Dave for help dealing with a troubling discovery.

10

Welcome to the Getaway

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.

11

Welcome to the Cornhole

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.

12

Welcome to the Bachelor Party

A bombshell about Marty's future plans leaves Calvin and Tina reeling; Dave unleashes his wild side at Marty's bachelor party.

13

Welcome to the Last Dance

The Butlers and Johnsons come together to support Marty in the aftermath of a major life change.

14

Welcome to New Beginnings

When a new business in the community begins using Calvin's likeness without his permission, Dave volunteers to mediate on his friend's behalf.

15

Welcome to the Next Big Thing

Calvin and Marty consider starting a new business together; Dave sets up a mini library stocked with a self-help book he authored.

16

Welcome to the Jungle

When a mountain lion gets loose in the area, the Butlers and Johnsons must shelter in place together, leading to some unexpected revelations.

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Welcome to the Milestone

Calvin struggles to find the perfect birthday gift for Tina; Gemma works a connection to actor Jerry O'Connell, whose kids attend Walcott Academy, to secure VIP tickets to "The Talk" for her school's fundraiser.

18

Welcome to the Future

Calvin and Marty encounter difficulties trying to secure financing for their new business; Dave invites his boss to Grover's 13th birthday party, much to Gemma's frustration.

19

Welcome to the New Do

With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina’s hairdresser for an important work event; Malcom discovers a connection with his new professor.

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Welcome to the Other Neighborhood

Calvin and Marty are surprised when their new business sparks protests from residents concerned about gentrification; Grover's family tree project reveals fresh details about the whereabouts of Dave's estranged father, who left when he was a child.

21

Welcome to the Fatherhood

When Dave's estranged father, Lamar, arrives in town eager to reconnect, his son finally learns the truth about his disappearance 30 years prior; Marty struggles to fire an underperforming employee.

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Welcome to the Opening Night

Calvin pushes Marty to move up the opening of their new business to get a valuable celebrity endorsement from D.L. Hughley; Dave continues to struggle with the return of his father; Tina and Gemma prepare for the opening of their new school play.