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'The Neighborhood' Cast Celebrates Series Wrap at Finale Party

The cast of The Neighborhood is celebrating wrapping filming on the series!

The CBS sitcom is currently airing its eighth and final season, with the series finale finishing taping earlier this week. Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, and the other cast members went to the finale party at Radford Studio Center on Monday (February 19) in Studio City, Calif.

Other guests in attendance included series regulars Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan, and Skye Townsend. Recurring and special guest stars like Anthony Anderson, David Alan Grier, Amber Stevens West, and Garrett Morris were also in attendance!

The eighth season is currently airing, with new episodes returning on Monday, February 23 after the winter hiatus.

Here’s why the show is ending with season 8.

Click through the gallery to browse 90+ photos of The Neighborhood cast at the finale party…

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Debbie Allen Pre-Governors Awards 2025 Party: Full Guest List Revealed!

Debbie Allen is celebrating a big milestone with a star-studded array of friends!

Celebrities filled up her dance studio on Saturday night (November 15) in order to celebrate a major milestone ahead of the 2025 Governors Awards in Los Angeles.

The legendary choreographer, actor, director and producer is being honored with an Academy Honorary Award on Sunday (November 16), as part of the Academy board vote recognizing her impact on and film and TV across the decades.

Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres, said Academy President Janet Yang when the announcement was first made.

Guests braved the rain to show their support, and several famous faces were spotted arriving and leaving the private celebration through the night, from longtime friends to A-list supporters.

Click through to see who attended…

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'The Neighborhood' Season 8 Cast - 8 Stars Returning for the Final Season!

The Neighborhood is coming to an end, beginning on Monday night (October 13) at 8 p.m. ET with the Season 8 premiere episode!

The CBS TV series is officially wrapping with Season 8, and there are several cast members expected to return for the final season.

The show follows a friendly guy from the Midwest, who tries to fit in in a tough L.A. neighborhood.

In the Season 8 premiere episode, Tina discovers a new passion, Malcolm navigates work and family boundaries and Courtney takes a major step with Marty.

A spinoff was in the works, but the network sadly scrapped plans to move forward with the show. Find out why.

See the real reason The Neighborhood is ending.

Click through to find out who’s back for Season 8…

Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in 'Joe Turner's Come & Gone' Revival with Cedric the Entertainer

Taraji P. Henson is already a Tony Award nominee and now she’s finally set to make her Broadway debut as an actress!

The Oscar-nominated star will lead the upcoming Broadway revival of the classic August Wilson play Joe Turner’s Come and Gone alongside Cedric the Entertainer.

Taraji previously produced the play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and she received a Tony nomination as a producer for Best Play. This will mark her first time acting on a Broadway stage.

Cedric returns to Broadway after previously starring in American Buffalo in 2008.

Debbie Allen will direct the new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, which will open in Spring 2026 at a Shubert Theatre to-be-announced. Taraji and Cedric will portray wife and husband ‘Bertha Holly’ and ‘Seth Holly,’ respectively.

Producer Brian Anthony Moreland said, “We are truly honored to return to August Wilson’s legacy. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is Wilson’s seminal masterpiece—an unflinching exploration of pain, identity, and hope. With Debbie Allen’s visionary direction and this extraordinary cast, the entire company will present a performance that resonates deeply and lingers in the hearts and minds of all who experience it.”

Check out the latest Broadway news!

Anthony Anderson & Cedric the Entertainer Debut Their New Sauces They Designed for Arby's Sandwiches

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer grilled up some flavor for some lucky fans in Manhattan this week!

The television stars and comedy legends teamed up with Arby’s to debut their new BBQ sandwich menu partnership on Thursday (May 1) at Flatiron Plaza in New York City.

Anthony and Cedric‘s AC Barbeque brand partnered with Arby’s for two new sauces, which are available now at Arby’s restaurants nationwide.

Anthony’s Spicy Chipotle Smoke Sauce brings “the heat with chipotle peppers, offering a smoky and spicy kick that perfectly complements the smoky meat. Its complex and aromatic flavors make it a perfect pairing for both the pulled pork and brisket.”

Cedric’s Sweet Bussin Brown Sugar Sauce is “a deliciously sweet and tangy BBQ sauce made with slow-cooked brown sugar, creating malt and caramel flavors that blend perfectly with the rich, meaty sandwiches. The sweetness is mouthwatering, making it impossible to stop eating!”

The sauces can be paired with two new menu offerings: a 1/4 lb Pulled Pork Sandwich and a 1/4 lb Brisket Sandwich.

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Why 'The Neighborhood' Spinoff Was Scrapped By CBS, According to Cedric the Entertainer

A spinoff of the fan-favorite CBS comedy series The Neighborhood was in the works, but the network sadly scrapped plans to move forward with the show.

The proposed series, which will be introduced in the season seven finale on May 5, would have followed Malcolm and Marty Butler as they “embark on new adventures, finally leaving their parents’ nest to start the next chapter of their lives, finding themselves the newcomers in a neighborhood that’s both close but yet worlds apart: Venice Beach.”

The Neighborhood star and executive producer Cedric the Entertainer is opening up about the cancellation, telling TVLine he was “somewhat” surprised by the decision to scrap plans for the show.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Why 'The Neighborhood' Isn't Airing Tonight (April 7) & When It Will Return to CBS' Lineup!

Cedric the Entertainer‘s The Neighborhood is on a little hiatus from new episodes this week!

Why? We’re breaking down the CBS hit comedy TV show’s schedule.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »