
When Dave Johnson and his family arrive from Michigan, they're unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their previous small town. However, their opinionated next-door neighbor Calvin Butler is wary of the newcomers, certain that they'll disrupt the culture on the block. Dave realizes that fitting in with the new community is more complex than he had expected, but if he can find a way to connect with Calvin, there's an excellent chance of making the new neighborhood a great place to live.

Gemma and Tina are at odds with one another and Dave and Calvin try to bring them back together; Marty is sick and not handling it well, so Malcolm fills in for him and goes to a baby class with Courtney.

The Butlers and Johnsons receive shocking news about their neighbor that changes their outlook on life.

Calvin and Marty encounter difficulties trying to secure financing for their new business; Dave invites his boss to Grover's 13th birthday party, much to Gemma's frustration.

With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina's hairdresser for an important work event; Malcolm discovers a connection with his new professor.