The Neighbors

22min

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Family

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.

Production Companies

ABC Studios

Kapital Entertainment

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

22min

26th Sep 2012

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

2. Journey to the Center of the Mall

22min

3rd Oct 2012

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

3. Things Just Got Real

22min

10th Oct 2012

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

4. Bathroom Etiquette

22min

17th Oct 2012

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

5. Halloween-ween

22min

24th Oct 2012

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

6. Larry Bird and the Iron Throne

22min

31st Oct 2012

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

7. 50 Shades of Green

22min

7th Nov 2012

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

8. Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees

22min

14th Nov 2012

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

9. Merry Crap-Mas

22min

5th Dec 2012

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

10. Juan of the Dead

22min

12th Dec 2012

When the neighborhood gardener dies, forcing Debbie and Marty to explain death to the aliens, Larry Bird decides to solve the problem.

Gingerbread Man

11. Gingerbread Man

22min

9th Jan 2013

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

12. Cold War

22min

16th Jan 2013

When the whole Weaver family comes down with a cold, the Bird-Kersees -- especially Larry -- are terrified and confused.

Dream Weavers

13. Dream Weavers

22min

23rd Jan 2013

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

14. The Back Nine

22min

30th Jan 2013

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

15. Space Invaders

22min

6th Feb 2013

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

16. Mother Clubbers

22min

13th Feb 2013

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...

17. Larry Bird Presents an Oscar-Winnin...

22min

20th Feb 2013

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

18. Camping

22min

27th Feb 2013

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

19. I Believe I Can Drive

22min

6th Mar 2013

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

20. Sing Like a Larry Bird

22min

13th Mar 2013

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

21. Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems

22min

20th Mar 2013

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...

22. It Has Begun...

22min

27th Mar 2013

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.

First air date

26th Sep 2012

Last air date

11th Apr 2014

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks