The Neighborhoodwon’t be expanding its boundaries any further, at least not for now. Two spin-offs of the long-running sitcom were in development, including one centered on a new character named Francois, a.k.a.Crutch, and another focused on fan-favorite brothers Marty and Malcolm Butler. The former, which previously castTracy Morganas its titular lead, has already been ordered to series at Paramount+. Unfortunately, the latter did not receive the same fate, asCBS has officially announced it will not be moving forward with the project. The news comes as the network continues to apply finishing touches to its programming lineup for the 2025–2026 TV season, which will includeThe NeighborhoodSeason 8, announced as the final outing for the beloved sitcom.
Thecancelled spin-offhad yet to be titled, but a story had already been mapped out. According to the official synopsis, it would have followed Marty (Marcel Spears) and Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) as the brothers “embark on new adventures, finally leaving their parents’ nest to start the next chapter of their lives, finding themselves the newcomers in a neighborhood that’s both close but yet world apart: Venice Beach.” A send-off for the brothers was planned as part of the Season 7 finale, which would have doubled as a backdoor pilot to launch the new series. Despite the spin-off’s cancellation, the episode, which had already been filmed,will still air as the concluding half of the Season 7 finale, scheduled for May 5.
Fans Have Another ‘The Neighborhood’ Spin-Off To Anticipate
While news of the Marty-and-Malcolm spin-off’s cancellation is sure to disappoint fans eager for more antics from the beloved brothers, it doesn’t mark the end of the road for the duo. Marty and Malcolm will be back in action inThe NeighborhoodSeason 8 as CBS finalized new deals with Spears and McKinney, as well as fellow series regularsCedric the Entertainer,Max Greenfield,Beth Behrs,Tichina Arnold, andHank Greenspanfor the show’s eighth and final season.
Additionally, with a new spin-off already ordered, starring Morgan as Francois “Crutch” Crutchfield, there’s a strong possibility that the beloved brothers could remain part ofThe Neighborhooduniverse, even after the original series wraps next year. After all, Crutch is the uncle of Marty and Malcolm, so it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine the brothers popping up inCrutchfor a visit to Harlem, where the new show is set.
For sitcom fans craving fresh stories on CBS, the network has also given a pilot order toDMV, a workplace comedy starringMean GirlsstarTim Meadows.The Neighborhoodis available to stream on Paramount+. Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite shows.
