The Neighborhood cast: Every star returning for the farewell special of the CBS sitcom

The Neighborhood casts | Image via CBS
The Neighborhood casts | Image via CBS

CBS is giving The Neighborhood a warm sendoff. Yesterday, the cast reunited for a farewell. The moment carried joy and a touch of sadness. Fans of the show can tune in at 8:30 p.m. ET for a special tribute. The producers are considering ending the show with season 8. They said,

"After eight seasons of laughs, layered conversations about community, and incredible cast chemistry, we’re ready to give this show the proper goodbye it deserves."

Cedric the Entertainer leads the cast as Calvin Butler. The full cast will return for the finale on May 11, 2026. Tichina Arnold will play Tina, Max Greenfield will appear as Dave, and Marcel Spears will show up as Marty Butler. They will join Cedric for the last episode. Both Behrs, Sheaun, and Hank complete the group.

Calvin has become a favorite in many homes. Viewers of the series saw behind-the-scenes stories with heartfelt reflections from the stars. The cast shared their memories from their first days on set and talked about how the series grew over eight seasons.

Continue reading more in the cast of The Neighborhood.


The Neighborhood: Cedric the Entertainer as Calvin Butler

In the upcoming season finale of The Neighborhood, Cedric is returning as Calvin Butler. The character is Tina's husband and Malcolm and Marty's father. He is shown as someone who once owned an auto repair shop. He retired from the shop and sold it in season 5.

You can find his best scene in season 4, episode 17, where Calvin attempts to be a tough negotiator. He backfires hilariously when he tries to buy a new car. He acts tough and refuses to lower his price. The salesperson gets tired of the back-and-forth and simply walks away. Calvin is left standing there, shocked, realizing that he has argued himself out of getting the car.


The Neighborhood: Tichina Arnold and Marcel Spears as Tina and Marty Butler

In the upcoming season finale, Tichina and Marcel will return as mother and son, Tina and Marty Butler. Tina is the matriarch of the Butler family and the wife of Calvin Butler. She is a former singer in a semi-successful pop trio. In season 5, the character expanded her career by becoming a part-time music teacher at Walcott Academy.

Marty Butler is the younger, gifted son of Calvin and Tina. He is accomplished, working as a successful engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. You will enjoy his scene from season 6, where he partners with his father to open Fuse Box, an auto repair shop specializing in electric vehicles.


Supporting cast and characters

The series will be brought to life by a series of supporting cast and characters. They are:

  • Sheaun McKinney as Malcom Butler.
  • Hank Greenspan as Grover Johnson.
  • Skye Townsend as Courtney Pridgeon.
  • Malik S as Trey.
  • Kevin Pollak as Lamar Johnson.
  • Sloan Robinson as Old Miss Kim.
  • Amber Stevens West as Mercedes.
  • Gary Anthony Williams as Ernie.
  • Patti LaBelle as Marilyn.
  • Tracy Morgan as Curtis.
  • Glynn Turman and Jackee Harry as Otis and Loretta.
  • Anthony Anderson as Clancy.
  • Marilu Henner as Paula.
  • Justin Long as Bruce.

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Edited by Ritika Pal