Holly Robinson Peete Returns to TV in ‘The Neighborhood’ Finale

Holly Robinson Peete is set to make a special guest appearance on the popular CBS series The Neighborhood ahead of its series finale. The episode, airing on December 8, 2023, will feature Peete portraying a character with historical ties to one of the show’s main characters, Calvin.

Peete will play a character described as “Tina’s fun new friend from the hair salon,” who is ultimately revealed to be Calvin’s ex-girlfriend. The storyline promises to bring an interesting twist, as Calvin’s past resurfaces during a holiday episode filled with unexpected developments. The official synopsis highlights that “The Butler’s anniversary plans take an unexpected turn” and hints at other subplots involving characters Malcolm, Marty, and Gemma during the festive season.

The finale comes as The Neighborhood approaches its eighth and final season. Since its premiere in 2018, the show has followed a white Midwestern family as they adapt to life in a predominantly Black neighborhood in California. Alongside Peete, the series stars Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, Sheaun McKinney, and Marcel Spears.

In a statement earlier this year, CBS confirmed the show’s renewal for its final season. Greenfield expressed gratitude for the longevity of the series, noting, “When you look around, there are so few shows that go eight seasons anymore.” He emphasized that the cast is committed to providing a satisfying conclusion for their audience.

In preparation for the finale, Greenfield mentioned the importance of crafting a conclusion that resonates with fans. “We want them to really enjoy this,” he stated, alluding to the need to avoid a disappointing ending similar to other series that have concluded controversially.

As the show wraps up, the cast is focused on delivering an engaging farewell. Greenfield remarked, “We don’t want to have that kind of Game of Thrones ending where everybody is like, ‘That’s some bulls***.’”

The series finale of The Neighborhood is set to air on CBS on Mondays at 20:00 ET and will be available for streaming the following day on Paramount+. The upcoming holiday special promises a festive atmosphere, with characters donning matching sweaters and celebrating the season together, ensuring that viewers will have a heartwarming experience as the series comes to a close.

Fans can look forward to seeing how Peete’s character shakes up the dynamics among the cast, adding to the excitement of this beloved show’s conclusion.