The Neighbors (2012)
"A down-to-earth family comedy."
Synopsis
When the Weavers move to a gated community in New Jersey, they discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens from the planet Zabvron. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
Creator
Chris Koch, Dan Fogelman
Network
ABC
Episodes
Pilot
Marty Weaver just wants the best for his wife, Debbie, and their three kids. That's why he's moving them to Hidden Hills, New Jersey, a gated community complete with its own golf course.
Journey to the Center of the Mall
After convincing the Bird-Kersees to let their kids try "human" school, the Weavers take them on their first excursion outside Hidden Hills - shopping for back-to-school clothes at the mall. They survived the trip to Earth, but will the mall be too much? Meanwhile, Debbie and Jackie have doubts about each other's true intentions.
Things Just Got Real
Marty and Debbie decide to make plans with their human friends after Larry and Jackie have become too entangled in their daily lives. The Weavers do their best to un-invite the Bird-Kersees, explaining they're afraid their friends won't be accepting of the aliens. But that doesn't stop Larry and Jackie from crashing Marty's' poker night and Debbie's girls' night on the town -- with hilarious results.
Bathroom Etiquette
Marty and Debbie prepare the Bird-Kersees for their kids' first day of human school. They're especially worried that little Dick Butkus will get picked on, but their anti-bullying advice backfires in ways they never anticipated. Meanwhile, Larry and Jackie are getting tired of the Weavers' endless parenting tips.
Halloween-ween
Since arriving on Earth, the aliens - led by the Bird-Kersees - have viewed Halloween as a threat and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent children dressed in costumes from entering the community. The Weavers, on the other hand, are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs and want to open the gates of the community to celebrate. They do their best to explain the ritual of trick-or-treating to the aliens. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie's fears are realized when Amber, Max and Abby reject their family costume plans.
Larry Bird and the Iron Throne
Jackie tries to help Debbie plan Abby's birthday; Larry shadows Lenny at work; Reggie tries to find a gift for Amber.
50 Shades of Green
Debbie and Marty find out more about alien love when the Zabvronian mating season begins; a cute jock asks Amber to a makeout party.
Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees
Debbie asks Marty to rescind his parents' invitation to Thanksgiving dinner so they can have Jackie, Larry, Reggie and Dick over instead.
Merry Crap-Mas
Marty and Debbie dislike the kids' entitled attitude toward Christmas and decide to return the gifts and use the money for a family vacation; when the Weavers realize the aliens already opened all the presents, Larry Bird must save Christmas.
Juan of the Dead
When the neighborhood gardener dies, forcing Debbie and Marty to explain death to the aliens, Larry Bird decides to solve the problem.
Gingerbread Man
Larry Bird helps Debbie deal with PTA politics and its officious president, Linda; Jackie's competitive nature kicks in when she helps Marty coach soccer.
Cold War
When the whole Weaver family comes down with a cold, the Bird-Kersees -- especially Larry -- are terrified and confused.
Dream Weavers
At the school dance Reggie attempts to win over Amber, Debbie tries to recapture the magic of her first encounter with Marty, and Jackie hopes to be romanced by Larry.
The Back Nine
The Weavers and Bird-Kersees are confronted with class and race issues as they compete for membership in an exclusive new country club.
Space Invaders
Debbie advises Reggie to commit to Giselle so he proposes marriage, which incites Jackie's wrath. Meanwhile Amber decides to break up with her boyfriend.
Mother Clubbers
Debbie and Jackie go to a hip new club in hope of feeling more desirable; Marty and Larry Bird come to Amber for makeovers.
Larry Bird Presents an Oscar-Winnin...
Obsessed with winning an Oscar, Larry and Reggie decide to videotape a spelling bee in which Max and Dick Butkus go head-to-head.
Camping
When the Weavers and Bird-Kersees go camping, Marty tries to prove that he is manly like his dad; the families have an encounter with an animal.
I Believe I Can Drive
Marty offers to teach the Bird-Kersees how to drive; Amber regrets opting for lessons from a driver's ed teacher when Ms. Porsche turns out to be very unconventional.
Sing Like a Larry Bird
After the Bird-Kersees go see a Broadway show, Larry decides to create a musical of his own; an emergency phone call could expose the Bird-Kersees' true identities.
Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems
Debbie is ecstatic when a businesswoman offers to help revitalize her purse business; Jackie jumps in to help, but soon she and Debbie realize they are in way over their heads.
It Has Begun...
During a trip to Atlantic City, Marty learns that Larry can count cards -- and see through them; Jackie confesses that she has always wanted a human wedding; Dick Butkus receives an ominous call from his grandpa.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Neighbors
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
44
Production
ABC Studios, Kapital Entertainment
