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The Neighborhood is saying farewell after 8 seasons and 156 episodes. Cedric the Entertainer leads the cast as the beloved sitcom prepares its final episodes for May 11. CBS fans will get a special tribute before the series ends.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Series finale date: May 11, 2026 on CBS
- Farewell special: Airs April 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET/PT on CBS
- Season 8 episodes: 20 episodes total for the final season
- Cast includes: Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, and ensemble
Cedric the Entertainer Bids Emotional Goodbye to the Neighborhood
The CBS sitcom wrapped filming in February 2026 with an emotional finale day at Radford Studio Center. Cedric the Entertainer delivered a heartfelt speech to the cast and crew, marking the end of an era after eight years of laughter and community storytelling.
The show’s farewell captures the essence of what made The Neighborhood a fixture of Monday nights on CBS. Co-star Tichina Arnold, Max Greenfield, and Beth Behrs shared the final tapings with deep emotion and gratitude for the journey they shared together.
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What to Expect from The Farewell Special
The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, presented by Entertainment Tonight and hosted by Kevin Frazier, will honor all 156 episodes. The special features exclusive interviews with the cast reflecting on eight seasons of heartfelt moments and comedic gold.
The special includes never-before-seen footage from the ET Vault, archival interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments from the cast’s final wrap party. Fans will get intimate access to the last table read, final tapings, and emotional goodbyes that marked the conclusion of production.
The Neighborhood Season 8 Details and Final Episodes
| Category | Information |
| Premiere Date | October 13, 2025 |
| Series Finale | May 11, 2026 |
| Total Episodes | 20 episodes |
| Where to Watch | CBS and Paramount+ |
The final season aired new episodes every Monday at 8 PM ET/PT starting October 2025 through the series finale in May 2026. Season 8’s concluding episode, titled Welcome to Goodbye, will serve as the send-off for the Calvin Butler and Dave Johnson families and their beloved neighborhood community.
“The special will also bring fans inside the cast’s wrap party, which was filled with laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era.”
— TV Insider, Official Coverage
Eight Years of Heart and Community on Monday Nights
The Neighborhood launched in 2018 with Cedric the Entertainer as the no-nonsense Calvin Butler, the perfect foil to Max Greenfield’s overly friendly Dave Johnson. Over eight seasons, the show evolved into a cultural touchstone exploring heartfelt friendship, family bonds, and comedic takes on life in a changing community.
The ensemble cast, including Tichina Arnold as Tina Butler, Beth Behrs as Gemma Johnson, Marcel Spears, and Sheaun McKinney, created moments of genuine warmth alongside laugh-out-loud comedy. The finale will resolve the storyline centered on Marty and Courtney’s wedding, providing closure to beloved characters.
How Will The Neighborhood End, and What’s Next for the Cast?
Before the May 11 finale, fans can watch the April 6 farewell special for an exclusive sneak peek at the series conclusion. CBS and producers promise that the special will showcase what viewers can expect for the Butlers and Johnsons as they say goodbye to the neighborhood they’ve called home.
What will happen to Calvin and Dave’s friendship in the final episode? Will the community moments that defined the show carry through to the very end? The farewell special will offer the first hints, making April 6 a must-watch date for devoted fans ready to celebrate the series that changed Monday nights on CBS.
Sources
- TV Insider – Complete coverage of The Neighborhood farewell special and series finale announcement
- TheGrio – CBS prepares farewell to Cedric The Entertainer’s The Neighborhood on April 6
- Deadline – CBS Sets The Neighborhood Farewell Special with Entertainment Tonight
