Ep 2. Welcome to the Election

In the second episode of season three of The Neighborhood titled, "Welcome to the Election," tensions rise when Dave begins campaigning for a local election against his long-time friend and neighbor Calvin.

The episode begins with Dave enthusiastically announcing his candidacy for a seat on the community board to his wife Gemma and their neighbors, Tina and Marty. Initially, everyone seems supportive until Calvin shows up and reveals that he too will be running for the same position. This revelation immediately sets the stage for the rest of the episode, as both men become increasingly competitive with one another.

As Dave and Calvin campaign around the neighborhood, tensions rise between them as they become more and more focused on winning the election. It becomes clear that both men are willing to do whatever it takes to come out on top, even if that means sabotaging the other's campaign.

Meanwhile, Gemma and Tina team up to organize a community event to help raise awareness and support for Dave's campaign. However, when they realize that Calvin's wife, Tina, is also holding a similar event, their plans become more complicated.

Throughout the episode, the issues of gentrification, race, and class are brought up as both Dave and Calvin try to appeal to different segments of the community to secure their vote. However, despite their efforts, it becomes evident that the election is heavily divided along racial lines, and tensions between the white and black residents of the neighborhood begin to come to a head.

As election day approaches, Dave and Calvin become more desperate to secure the vote, leading to a comical yet tense scene where they both end up locked in a public bathroom and are forced to work together to get out.

In the end, the election results are revealed, and the outcome is surprising, to say the least. The episode ends with Dave and Calvin trying to come to terms with the results, while also acknowledging the deep-seated issues that the election has brought to light.

"Welcome to the Election" is a thought-provoking episode that tackles complex issues surrounding race and gentrification in an engaging and humorous way. It's a must-watch for fans of The Neighborhood and anyone interested in exploring these timely issues.