Ep 6. Welcome to the Anniversary

In season 1 episode 6 of The Neighborhood, titled "Welcome to the Anniversary," Dave and Gemma celebrate their wedding anniversary, but things go awry when their overzealous neighbors Calvin and Tina offer to help with the plans. Meanwhile, Marty devises a plan to impress his new girlfriend, but it backfires when Malcolm gets involved.

As the episode begins, Dave and Gemma are excitedly preparing for their anniversary celebration, but they quickly realize they've forgotten to make a reservation at their favorite restaurant. When Calvin and Tina overhear their predicament, they offer to help by making a reservation for them at a fancy new restaurant that just opened up. However, Dave and Gemma quickly realize that Calvin and Tina didn't actually make a reservation and panic sets in as they try to figure out what to do.

Meanwhile, Marty has a new girlfriend named Justine and is determined to impress her with his cooking skills. He decides to make her a fancy dinner, but when Malcolm finds out, he insists on helping. Marty reluctantly agrees, but as they begin cooking, Malcolm's interference quickly turns the evening into a disaster.

Back at Dave and Gemma's, they receive a call from the restaurant, confirming their reservation. However, when they arrive at the restaurant, they realize that it's not the fancy, upscale restaurant they had imagined. Instead, it's a small, run-down diner. As they sit down to eat, they begin to realize that their anniversary celebration may not turn out as planned.

As the night progresses, Calvin and Tina continue to push themselves into Dave and Gemma's celebration, causing tension to rise. Eventually, Dave and Gemma reach their breaking point and confront Calvin and Tina about their overbearing behavior. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Tina reveals a shocking secret about their own marriage.

Meanwhile, Marty and Malcolm's cooking disaster leads to an unexpected moment of bonding between the two brothers. As they clean up the mess they've made, they begin to realize that their sibling rivalry may not be as important as their relationship with one another.

In the end, Dave and Gemma's anniversary celebration may not have gone as planned, but they realize that it's the love and support of their family and friends that truly matters. And for Marty and Malcolm, their disastrous dinner leads to a newfound appreciation of one another.

Overall, "Welcome to the Anniversary" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of love, family, and forgiveness. With its relatable characters and humorous storylines, it's a must-see for fans of The Neighborhood.