The Neighborhood Welcome to the Surprise (Season 3, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Comedy

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The Neighborhood

Welcome to the Surprise (Season 3, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Comedy

When Calvin receives an unconventional birthday gift involving his father, Dave suggests they spend the day celebrating in a way that honors the late Butler patriarch. Also, an unexpected development changes the Johnsons' lives forever.

Showrunner

Jim Reynolds

Director

Victor Gonzalez

Writers

Jim Reynolds (created by) | Michael Glouberman (written by) | Brian Keith Etheridge (written by) | Tracey Ashley (executive story editor) | Lanie Siegel (staff writer)

Composers

Kurt Farquhar | Rene Van Verseveld

Editor

Chris Poulos

Production Designer

Wendell Johnson

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Edit Released

Updated May 17, 2021

Release date

May 17, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

8 wins & 23 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
Cedric The Entertainer Calvin Butler (as Cedric the Entertainer) Calvin Butler (as Cedric the Entertainer) See fewer	Barbershop (2002)
Max Greenfield Dave Johnson Dave Johnson See fewer	New Girl (2011)
Sheaun McKinney Malcolm Butler Malcolm Butler See fewer	Boss Level (2020)
Marcel Spears Marty Butler Marty Butler See fewer	The Dress (I) (2019)
Hank Greenspan Grover Johnson Grover Johnson See fewer	The Neighborhood (I) (2018)
Tichina Arnold Tina Butler Tina Butler See fewer	Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Beth Behrs Gemma Johnson Gemma Johnson See fewer	2 Broke Girls (2011)
Sean Larkins Randall Randall See fewer	The Neighborhood (I) (2018)
Christian Prentice Human Robot Human Robot See fewer	Mank (2020)