Ep 15. Space Invaders

Marty and Debbie Weaver continue to navigate life among their new alien neighbors in season 1 episode 15 of "The Neighbors," titled "Space Invaders." When their son Max invites a girl over for a study date, they discover that she is an alien named Stacy. Meanwhile, the aliens are up late playing a video game called "Space Invaders" that they believe will help them better understand Earth culture.

Throughout the episode, Marty and Debbie struggle with the realization that Max has been keeping secrets from them. They worry that his relationship with Stacy - who they assume is a human girl - will cause him to face judgment and exclusion from their suburban community. Despite their initial hesitations, however, the Weavers ultimately come to accept Stacy's alien identity and even begin to bond with her over their shared experiences with their extraterrestrial neighbors.

Meanwhile, the alien community becomes increasingly invested in the "Space Invaders" game, becoming convinced that it is the key to understanding human behavior. However, their obsession with the game leads to conflict and tension between the aliens as they each try to outdo one another in their gameplay.

Ultimately, "Space Invaders" serves as an allegory for the ways in which different cultures can either clash or find common ground in their attempts to understand one another. The Weavers and their alien neighbors may be vastly different in their origins and traditions, but through patience, understanding, and a willingness to engage with the other, they are able to overcome their initial prejudices and build meaningful relationships.