Neighbors docuseries explores wild disputes between U.S. residents

HBO's new late-night show 'Neighbors' documents escalating feuds between people living next door to each other.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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HBO's new docuseries 'Neighbors' examines two humorous but escalating neighbor disputes per episode, including a fight over a public road access in Montana and a conflict over beach property rights in Florida. The series, produced by A24, aims to capture the insanity that can arise when people who live in close proximity can't get along.

Why it matters

The disputes documented in 'Neighbors' highlight the growing tensions and lack of communication between some neighbors in communities across the United States. The series explores how minor disagreements can quickly spiral out of control, especially with the prevalence of social media and smartphones to document the conflicts.

The details

In the first episode, Seth Collins and Josh Alpshaw clash in Montana over a gate Josh installed on a road that Seth believes should be publicly accessible. Meanwhile in Florida, Sarah Day and Eric Wilhelm argue over whether the beach in front of their homes is public or private property. The series captures the disputes through extensive pre-shot video footage and interviews with the feuding neighbors.

  • The disputes featured in the first episode have been ongoing for several years.
  • The first episode of 'Neighbors' premiered on HBO on February 14, 2026.

The players

Seth Collins

A resident of Shawmut, Montana who is in a dispute with his neighbor over a road access.

Josh Alpshaw

Seth's neighbor in Montana who installed a gate on a road that Seth believes should be publicly accessible.

Sarah Day

A Florida resident who believes the beach in front of her home is public property.

Eric Wilhelm

A beachfront property owner in Florida who disputes Sarah's claims about public beach access.

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What they’re saying

“If you can't get along with your neighbors, it kinda says something about you.”

— Seth Collins

The takeaway

The disputes featured in 'Neighbors' illustrate the growing tensions and lack of communication between some community members, as minor disagreements can quickly escalate into full-blown feuds. The series explores how the prevalence of social media and smartphones has amplified these neighbor conflicts.