A friendly Midwesterner moves his family to a Los Angeles neighbourhood next door to Calvin, who's concerned the newcomers will disrupt the culture on the block.
When a water pipe bursts at the Johnsons' home, Calvin reluctantly agrees to help Dave repair the damage; Gemma discovers a surprising secret about her new neighbor, Tina.
Dave gives Calvin a key to the his house in case of an emergency and is pleasantly surprised when the gesture is reciprocated.
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.
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.
Nothing goes as planned when Dave sets up an anniversary celebration for Gemma and Calvin, and Tina baby-sits the Johnsons' son, Grover.
Cedric the Entertainer
Calvin Butler
Max Greenfield
Dave Johnson
Beth Behrs
Gemma Johnson
Tichina Arnold
Tina Butler
Sheaun McKinney
Malcolm Butler