

7.022 minSeason 8 • Episode 16
LatestAfter a frightening encounter, Dave takes a hard look at his health, prompting Calvin to help him find a healthier way to let off steam. Meanwhile, Tina has a hard time letting go of old memories, and Marty and Malcolm argue over a valuable find from their past.
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.
Acting
Cedric and Greenfield's chemistry carries eight seasons of predictable plots.
Writing
Jokes about race that actually land because the room has diversity.
Costume
Dave's aggressively cheerful cardigans are a character unto themselves.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Created by Jim Reynolds, a white writer, but Cedric the Entertainer became executive producer specifically to ensure authentic Black perspective in the writers' room.
The show's entire premise was reverse-engineered from a CBS mandate for more 'diverse' programming after #OscarsSoWhite—Greenfield was cast first, then they found Cedric to anchor the other side.