Neighbors (TV series)

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Neighbors
Neighbors HBO logo.png
Genre Documentary
Directed by
  • Harrison Fishman
  • Dylan Redford
Music byMax Whipple
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Rachel Walden
  • Natalie Teter
Running time30-37 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network HBO
ReleaseFebruary 13, 2026 (2026-02-13) –
present

Neighbors is a 2026 American documentary television series directed and executive produced by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford. It follows chaotic and complicated disputes between neighbors. Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, and Eli Bush serve as executive producers for Central Pictures, which produced alongside HBO Entertainment, A24, Gummy Films, and Genma Pictures.

Contents

The series premiered on February 13, 2026, on HBO to highly positive reviews from critics. In March 2026, HBO renewed the series for a second season.

Premise

The show explores complicated and chaotic disputes between neighbors, with each episode featuring a different set of neighbors. Each episode includes two sets of disputes from across the United States of America: beachgoers and private homeowners in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Seth and Josh in Shawmut, Montana (Ep. 1); Darrell and Trever in Kokomo, Indiana, Jean and Marice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Ep. 2); Melissa and Victoria in West Palm Beach, Florida and Johnny and Andy in Palm Bay, Florida (Ep. 3); Joanne and Steven in Nashville, Tennessee, Jeff and Alexa in San Antonio, Texas (Ep. 4); Otis and Nelson in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Linda and Ruby in Simi Valley, California (Ep. 5); and Danny who considers moving from San Diego to Pasco County (Ep. 6). [1]

Production

Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford decided to make the series after spending the COVID-19 pandemic watching viral videos of neighbors at war. Production lasted two years, with the two alongside casting director Harleigh Shaw searched stories from newspapers, Small claims court and Facebook groups. [2] [3] Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, and Eli Bush serve as executive producers under their Central Pictures banner, alongside A24. [4]

On March 19, 2026, HBO renewed the series for a second season. [5]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Shoreline Defender"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		February 13, 2026 (2026-02-13)
A heated debate amongst beachgoers and private homeowners emerges on the Santa Rosa Beach shoreline in Florida. In rural Montana, Seth takes issue with a gate placed by new neighbor Josh, who insists he's within his legal rights to do so.
2"The Farm"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		February 20, 2026 (2026-02-20)
In Indiana, Darrell's retirement bliss is thrown into disarray when Trever starts raising livestock on his grandmother's property. In Philadelphia, Jean's penchant for taking in dozens of stray cats encroaches on Marice's family life.
3"Patch of Grass"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		February 27, 2026 (2026-02-27)
In Florida, former friends Melissa and Victoria dispute the rightful ownership of a small patch of grass between their West Palm Beach homes. In Palm Bay, Johnny and Andy's own grass-related feud leads to accusations of stalking.
4"White Privilege Card"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		March 6, 2026 (2026-03-06)
Nashville neighbors Joanne and Steven's friendship ruptures beyond repair. In San Antonio, Jeff obsesses over Alexa's 8-foot concrete wall.
5"Halloween Competition"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		March 13, 2026 (2026-03-13)
An annual Halloween decoration competition in New Jersey leads to growing resentment between Otis and Nelson. In Simi Valley, California, Linda and Ruby's long-standing fence debacle takes a legal turn.
6"Yellow Thong Bikini"Harrison Fishman
Dylan Redford		March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
When his choice of exercise apparel draws the scrutiny of his neighbors, life-long San Diego resident Danny embarks on a journey to find a more like-minded community in Pasco County, Florida.

Release

The series premiered on February 13, 2026, on HBO. [6]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 58% of 12 critics' reviews are positive. [7] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [8]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39398809/episodes/
  2. ↑ Francisco, Eric (January 27, 2026). "Exclusive: HBO's New Reality Series Neighbors Is a Must-See Look at Modern America". Esquire . Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Q&A with Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, Executive Producers and Directors of NEIGHBORS". Warner Bros. Discovery . January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ White, Peter (January 26, 2026). "'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Sets Return As HBO Debuts 'Neighbors' Late-Night Series From A24 & Josh Safdie". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ White, Peter (March 19, 2026). "Neighbors Renewed For Season 2 At HBO". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ "HBO Original Late-Night Series NEIGHBORS Debuts February 13". Warner Bros. Discovery . January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Neighbors: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Neighbors (2026)". Metacritic . Retrieved March 3, 2026.
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