
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.

After Calvin enjoys attending a hockey game with Dave, Malcolm and Marty wonder if their neighbor is rubbing off too much on their dad; Tina decides to enjoy the perks that come with her stardom when she's mistaken for an A-list celebrity.

When Calvin decides to film a local TV commercial for his business, he enlists Dave, Tina and Marty to help; Malcolm considers making a grand gesture when his girlfriend, Sofia, is offered her dream job abroad.

When Grover joins Calvin's youth basketball team, Gemma finds herself at odds with some of her neighbor's coaching methods; Tina and Marty are forced to confront a long-buried Butler family secret.

Tina receives unexpected news; Calvin, Dave and Gemma encourage her to embrace a new chapter by taking a big leap of faith by learning to skydive; Marty helps Grover create a battle bot for a school science competition.