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Season 1 – The 'Burbs

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Rob and Samira Fisher, a young couple and new parents, relocate to Rob's childhood home on Ashfield Place, a quaint cul-de-sac in the idyllic suburb of Hinkley Hills. Their quiet life quickly unravels when a mysterious man moves into the house across the street -- a creepy Victorian that has been abandoned for over twenty years. After observing suspicious behavior and learning about local lore, Samira starts suspecting that things are not quite what they seem. Home alone on maternity leave, she finds friendship with a ragtag group of quirky neighbors who join her in investigatory misadventures that bring them closer to the dark truths about their town. As she digs deeper, Samira begins to uncover long-buried secrets and deadly threats that shatter Hinkley Hills' reputation as "The Safest Town in America." What starts as amateur sleuthing quickly escalates and, as danger creeps closer to home, Samira must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her family and her community.
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The 'Burbs — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A television remake that lightens up the original film's hellish concept, The 'Burbs proves to be a good neighbor thanks primarily to Keke Palmer's crack comedic timing.

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A most enjoyable couch companion, The ‘Burbs is a delightfully peculiar mystery that finds genuine nuance in suburban culture.

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Robert Levin Newsday Feb 19
3/5
A pleasant surprise and an unlikely success. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Feb 17
3/5
Palmer hits punchlines with ease, but her real talent is to add an absurd, transporting energy to a story’s necessities. It really pays off here. Go to Full Review
Valerie Anne Autostraddle Feb 11
Overall, this was a really fun watch. Keke Palmer is, as always, a master of her craft, and really balanced the drama and comedy of it all with ease and expertise. Go to Full Review
Fran Chico Fotogramas 1d
3/5
Somewhat predictable and disjointed towards the end (perhaps eight episodes were too many), it loses a bit of steam after its brilliant start, seemingly trying to set the stage for a second season. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Feb 23
7/10
Thanks to Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall’s chemistry and presence, The ‘Burbs is nowhere near the disaster I anticipated and is actually a decent binge. Go to Full Review
Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? Feb 20
7/10
The show wields [motive] duality throughout the cast to keep us on our toes insofar as its rug pulls are concerned. It’s a smart murder mystery revision with enough twists and turns to lead us astray so the final reveal feels as surprising as it can. Go to Full Review
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Jenna K. @jenna_bean 11h It started out really good but it dwindles towards the end, it’s a pretty good show though! See more James C @jimboslice 12h started out strong, but dwindled as the plot didn't thicken. See more Brooke M. @brookieMet 1d Such a fun watch, funny, clever, easy-to-watch… a bit like Desperate Housewives. If you’re looking for serious.. look elsewhere. It’s whimsical but with a ln on-going mystery to solve, some intrigue, a little creep factor and a lot of potential for many seasons. Love it! See more Taylor O. @taylorozzo 1d Pretty dumb to be honest. See more Dan D 2d Just awful do not waste your time. This is slop tv and I can see why writers are terrified of chatgtp. See more No O. @Zola154 4d I like it. The cast was great and the nostalgia was nice! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 8, 2026 The Goddamn Brownies Home alone on maternity leave, Samira finds friendship with a ragtag group of quirky neighbors; when the abandoned Victorian across the street goes up for sale, their quiet suburban life is upended by the mysterious new neighbor who moves in. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Mind Your Own Business After witnessing suspicious behavior from her new neighbor, Gary, Samira becomes convinced he's hiding something; as she digs deep into Hinkley Hills' past, she suspects he may be connected to an unsolved crime. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Sardine? Samira uses the disappearance of a neighbor's dog as a ruse to convince her new friends to break into the Victorian so she can confirm her suspicions about Gary; once inside, the group is shocked to find far more than they were looking for. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 8, 2026 A Nine on the Tension Scale The annual block party brings big fun and big reveals; amidst the festivities, rumors swirl through town and Samira suspects that Rob is hiding something sinister; as she races to uncover the truth, her reality is called into question. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2026 The Old Face-to-Face As glimpses of Rob and Naveen's past surface, Samira pieces together key clues and makes a startling realization about their neighbor across the street, one that turns everyone's world upside down. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Neighbor Take Warning The cul-de-sac crew goes on a mission to uncover the truth and save a neighbor whose life may be in danger, but the threat isn't what they expected; what they discover could upend everything they thought they knew about their quiet suburban town. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Do Not Mess With Suburbanites Just when the cul-de-sac crew believes they've hit a dead end in their investigation, a threat suddenly lands directly on their doorstep, putting everyone on a collision course with the truth. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Only One Way Out Samira follows her instincts and uncovers a long-buried townwide secret, one that threatens to destroy Hinkley Hills' image as "The Safest Town in America" and shake the community to its very core. Details

Season Info

Creator
Celeste Hughey
Executive Producer
Celeste Hughey, Keke Palmer, Seth MacFarlane, Brian Grazer, Nzingha Stewart, Rachel Shukert, Erica Huggins, Aimee Carlson, Kristen Zolner
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 8, 2026
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