It’s almost time to say goodbye to the Butler and Johnson families. The Neighborhood, starring and executive-produced by Cedric the Entertainer, is coming to an end at the close of Season 8. But first: The CBS Original comedy series returns with new episodes starting Monday.

Keep reading to find out how to watch the final season of The Neighborhood, plus get info on the cast members, plot lines, and more.

Spoiler warning: Plot points from the show’s previous seasons will be shared.

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When does The Neighborhood Season 8 return?

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The Neighborhood Season 8 returns on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, following its winter hiatus. The show has already launched eight episodes this season.

Where can I watch The Neighborhood Season 8?

You can watch The Neighborhood Season 8 on CBS and Paramount+. New episodes launch at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS on Mondays through the season finale. New episodes can also be watched live, and/or on demand with a Paramount+ subscription. When you sign up for the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch new episodes as they air live on CBS. You can stream new episodes on demand on Paramount+ on the day after air on CBS with a subscription to any Paramount+ plan.  

Where can I stream The Neighborhood Season 8?

You can stream The Neighborhood Season 8 on Paramount+.

See below for a quick look at how to watch and stream The Neighborhood Season 8, including the midseason premiere: 

  • Show: The Neighborhood Season 8
  • Date: Mondays
  • Time: 8-8:30 PM, ET/PT
  • Channel: CBS
  • Streaming: Paramount+*

*The Neighborhood Season 8 episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan. 

The Neighborhood Season 8 cast

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Here’s a look at The Neighborhood cast for Season 8: 

  • Cedric The Entertainer as Calvin Butler
  • Max Greenfield as Dave Johnson
  • Beth Behrs as Gemma Johnson
  • Tichina Arnold as Tina Butler
  • Sheaun McKinney as Malcolm Butler
  • Marcel Spears as Marty Butler
  • Skye Townsend as Courtney

There are new faces in The Neighborhood Season 8. Amber Stevens West joins the cast in a key recurring role. She plays Mercedes, a reality TV star who hires Malcolm to ghostwrite her romance novel. Also appearing in a guest-star role is Tracy Morgan. He plays Crutch, a cousin of Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer), in the episode, “Welcome To Family Value“; Crutch is the title role that Morgan handles in the Paramount+ original comedy (and The Neighborhood spinoff), Crutch

What happens in The Neighborhood Season 8?

The Neighborhood Season 8 introduces big life changes, and unexpected challenges for the Johnsons and Butlers. In the Johnson household, Dave (Greenfield) receives surprising news from his job, while Gemma (Behrs) struggles to adjust to her son Grover (Greenspan) leaving Walcott Academy, and attending high school.

Meanwhile, at the Butlers … With Malcolm in Venice Beach, and Courtney (Townsend) moving in with Marty (Spears), Calvin and Tina (Arnold) become empty nesters. Malcolm takes on a new job as a ghostwriter for a reality star. Marty and Courtney’s relationship goes in a new direction as they navigate parenting their daughter, Daphne.  

Where can I watch all episodes of The Neighborhood?

You can watch all episodes of The Neighborhood on Paramount+. Catch all the humor you missed from beginning to end, check out iconic episodes, or take a look at hilarious clips from the latest season. If you’re new to the series, this is the perfect chance to invite the comedy into your home. In the words of The Neighborhood theme song, “Welcome to the block, welcome to the neighborhood, welcome to the hood.”

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