Ep 5. Halloween-ween

The Neighbors season 1 episode 5, "Halloween-ween," centers around the Weavers and their alien neighbors as they compete in a Halloween decorating contest. The episode starts with the Weavers excitedly preparing for Halloween, but they quickly realize that their neighbors take the holiday very seriously. The Zabvronians go all out with their decorations, transforming their house into a haunted castle complete with fog machines and animatronic monsters.

Feeling intimidated by the competition, the Weavers seek advice from Larry Bird, their alien neighbor who seems to have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of human culture. Larry suggests that they focus on storytelling and create a haunted house that tells a story about the history of Halloween. The Weavers take his advice and create a spooky display that tells the tale of the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origins of the jack-o'-lantern, and other Halloween traditions.

Meanwhile, the Zabvronians continue to up the ante, adding more and more elaborate decorations to their house. They even go so far as to bring in a real-life vampire to scare trick-or-treaters. However, when the vampire turns out to be allergic to garlic, the aliens have to re-think their plans.

As Halloween approaches, tensions rise between the Weavers and the aliens. Both sides are determined to win the decorating contest, but they also start to realize that they have a lot to learn from each other. Marty Weaver, the patriarch of the human family, and the Zabvronian leader, Commander Gourley, have a heart-to-heart about their respective cultures and how they celebrate life and death.

When Halloween finally arrives, the Weavers and the aliens gather to judge each other's decorations. The Zabvronians are impressed with the Weavers' story-driven display, while the Weavers are blown away by the aliens' technical prowess and attention to detail. In the end, the contest ends in a tie, as both sides realize that they have a lot to appreciate about each other's traditions.

Overall, "Halloween-ween" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the cultural differences between humans and aliens in a playful way. The episode also has some great comedic moments, particularly when the vampires and aliens collide. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing how the Weavers and the Zabvronians navigate this spooky holiday and learn from each other along the way.