Scoop: THE NEIGHBORS on ABC - Wednesday, January 23, 2013

"The Back Nine" – When the Weavers and Bird-Kersees compete for membership in a brand-new, exclusive country club, they're forced to confront issues of class and race. Marty and Debbie become so obsessed with getting into the club that they blow off their alien neighbors and bring the kids to an open house for prospective members. When Larry and Jacki show up at the club unexpectedly, the results for both families are not what anyone had expected, on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"The Neighbors" stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, TIM JO as Reggie Jackson, IAN PATRICK as Dick Butkus, MAX CHARLES as Max Weaver and ISABELLA CRAMP as Abby Weaver.

Guest starring are Patrick Cassidy as Mr. Easterling, Joshua Guerrero as Latin Boy, Christine Kellogg-Darrin as Club Member and Connor Rosen as the Redhead Kid.

"The Back Nine" was written by Kat Likkel & John Hoberg and directed by CHRIS KOCH.

"The Neighbors" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.