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The Neighbors

The Neighbors

A down-to-earth family comedy.

20126.32 Seasons44 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Chris Koch
Produced by Bari Halle
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz

Debbie Weaver

Lenny Venito

Lenny Venito

Marty Weaver

Simon Templeman

Simon Templeman

Larry Bird

Toks Olagundoye

Toks Olagundoye

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

C

Clara Mamet

Amber Weaver

Tim Jo

Tim Jo

Reggie Jackson

Ian Patrick

Ian Patrick

Dick Butkus

Max Charles

Max Charles

Max Weaver

Oliver Bell

Oliver Bell

Nicolas Kemper

Isabella Crovetti

Isabella Crovetti

Abby Weaver

Themes & Keywords

new jerseyfish out of wateralien worldgated community

About The Neighbors

The Neighbors is a comedy, sci-fi & fantasy, family series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of new jersey, fish out of water, alien world, gated community. Created by Chris Koch, it stars Jami Gertz, Lenny Venito, Simon Templeman. 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.

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