The first season follows Dave Johnson, an optimistic, "nicest guy in the Midwest," who relocates his family from Michigan to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. His immediate neighbors are the Butlers, whose opinionated patriarch Calvin initially rejects Dave's overwhelming neighborliness, fearing it will disrupt the block's culture.
Episode 1
Pilot
Oct 1, 2018
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.
Episode 2
Welcome to the Repipe
Oct 8, 2018
When a water pipe bursts at the Johnsons’ home, Calvin reluctantly agrees to help Dave repair the damage. Also, Gemma discovers a surprising secret about her new neighbor, Tina.
Episode 3
Welcome to the Spare Key
Oct 15, 2018
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.
Episode 4
Welcome to the Housewarming
Oct 22, 2018
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.
Episode 5
Welcome to Game Night
Oct 29, 2018
Unexpected revelations are in the cards during the Johnsons' first game night with the Butlers; Gemma is prompted to rectify a past wrong; Malcolm makes a play for a fresh start with his father, Calvin.
Episode 6
Welcome to the Anniversary
Nov 5, 2018
Nothing goes as planned when Dave sets up an anniversary celebration for Gemma and Calvin, and Tina baby-sits the Johnsons' son, Grover.
Episode 7
Welcome to the Barbershop
Nov 12, 2018
Dave is embraced by the patrons of the community barbershop, much to Calvin's dismay.
Episode 8
Welcome to Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2018
Dave and Gemma host a memorable Thanksgiving in their new home when Dave's politically incorrect mother, Paula, visits from out of town and meets Calvin, Tina and the rest of the Butler family for the first time.
Episode 9
Welcome to the Dinner Guest
Dec 3, 2018
When Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, Chloe, they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.
Episode 10
Welcome to the Stolen Sneakers
Dec 10, 2018
When Malcolm is robbed and won't reveal the thief, Calvin and Dave team up to crack the case of the missing sneakers; Tina takes a unique approach to teaching Gemma self-defense.
Episode 11
Welcome to the Fundraiser
Dec 17, 2018
Tina gets carried away when she tries to help Gemma ace her first fundraiser as school principal; Dave tries to help Calvin win a special silent auction prize for his mom.
Episode 12
Welcome to Grover's Birthday
Jan 14, 2019
When Dave and Gemma's elaborate plans for Grover's 7th birthday party go awry, Malcolm and Marty come to the rescue. Also, Calvin’s choice of gift winds up sending one person to the hospital.
Episode 13
Welcome to Fight Night
Feb 4, 2019
Calvin reluctantly invites Dave to join his guys' night at home with Malcolm and Marty; Gemma and Tina take their first girls' trip to Vegas and find themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight.
Episode 14
Welcome to the Yard Sale
Feb 11, 2019
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.
Episode 15
Welcome to Malcolm's Job
Feb 18, 2019
When Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.
Episode 16
Welcome to the Big Payback
Feb 25, 2019
When Gemma has her car repaired at Calvin’s shop, Tina insists she doesn’t need to pay for the work, to Calvin’s consternation. Also, Malcolm and Marty find themselves on the same dating app and vying for the same woman’s attention.
Episode 17
Welcome to the Climb
Mar 11, 2019
When Gemma decides to fire a teacher at her school, she’s unprepared for the aftermath. Also, Calvin gets a surprise when he faces off with his newspaper carrier.
Episode 18
Welcome to Logan #2
Mar 25, 2019
When Calvin and Dave’s college basketball teams go head to head, Dave surprises the Butlers with tickets to the game and also invites one of his best friends from Michigan, Logan #2, who reveals to Calvin surprising new details about Dave.
Episode 19
Welcome to the Camping Trip
Apr 1, 2019
When the Johnsons invite the Butlers to go camping, Dave is taken aback by Calvin’s idea of roughing it. Also, Gemma and Tina cross paths with Maynard (Jim O’Heir), a general store proprietor who may not be as friendly as he seems.
Episode 20
Welcome to the Repass
Apr 15, 2019
When a curmudgeonly resident with few fans in the community passes away, the Butlers step up to host a memorial, leading Calvin to an unexpected revelation about himself.
Episode 21
Welcome to the Conversation
Apr 22, 2019
Dave is thrilled when Calvin invites him golfing, confident that it represents progress in their relationship, but Calvin may have another motive. Also, Gemma and Tina team up to pull off an unforgettable surprise for Malcolm, Marty and Grover