The Best Episodes Directed By David Katzenberg

Every TV Episode Directed by David Katzenberg Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Weird Science
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Weird Science

    S5:E1

    Beverly and Murray move Erica into college where her roommate is also named Erica. Later, Beverly has a hard time letting go and ends up sleeping over in the dorm, much to Erica’s dismay. Meanwhile, Adam tries to give Barry the perfect girlfriend, even trying to build one like in the movie “Weird Science,” as he embarks into his senior year.

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - The Scrunchie Rule
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Scrunchie Rule

    S5:E16

    When Beverly gets a glimpse into a soon-to-be empty nest, she replaces her kids with the Mellor brothers, nursing Coach Mellor back to health after falling off the rope climb. Meanwhile, Erica and her college roommate get on each other’s nerves in their dorm room, especially when Valley Erica puts a scrunchie on the door and kicks Erica out.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Breakfast Club
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Breakfast Club

    S4:E1

    Adam works on his new persona for the first day of high school that he hopes will up his coolness level. Meanwhile, Beverly gets her teaching certification to become a substitute teacher. But when she is demoted to sub-janitor, she sends the Goldberg kids to a Saturday detention.

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - Big Orange
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Big Orange

    S3:E23

    Adam and his soon-to-be freshman pals live in fear of the hazing they expect to get from the senior class, but then Adam body slams his way to earning their respect in the Season 3 finale. In other happenings, Erica and her friends decide what to put in a time capsule.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Baio and Switch
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Baio and Switch

    S3:E12

    Beverly volunteers for Hands Across America in hopes of getting closer to Barry and Erica. Adam gets himself into a sticky situation when he promises to take his best friend and his girlfriend, Dana, to the school dance.

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Double Dare
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Double Dare

    S3:E13

    Adam and Emmy's favorite TV game show holds auditions at their school. Murray and Barry are upset the Philadelphia Eagles have been losing until superstitious Barry becomes convinced Beverly is their good luck charm.

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Lucky
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Lucky

    S3:E7

    Barry's dream of having a dog comes true, but he's disappointed when the pup takes an immediate liking to Murray. Beverly is upset not to be included when Erica and Lainey plan a girls-only sleepover.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off

    S2:E14

    Barry pretends to be sick so he can have an epic day off -- but things don't go as planned. Pops and Adam try to help salvage Barry's day.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Big Baby Ball
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Big Baby Ball

    S2:E6

    Beverly intervenes after Mr. Meller singles Adam out; Erica beats Barry at a new board game.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!

    S1:E16

    Inspired by "The Goonies," Adam recruits Barry, Emma and some friends to search for some missing family jewelry.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - You Opened the Door
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - You Opened the Door

    S1:E14

    Beverly insists on chaperoning when Dana and Adam go to their first school dance together; Murray decides to talk about the birds and the bees with Barry.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Shall We Play a Game?
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Shall We Play a Game?

    S2:E4

    Adam accidentally gets Barry kicked out of a group of cool kids at school; Beverly is upset when she finds out that Erica hangs out with a friend's mother.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Boy Barry
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Boy Barry

    S3:E5

    Upset by Barry's insecurity in their relationship, Lainey sets out to teach him a lesson with Erica's help. However, the situation turns into something totally different and Barry goes to school dressed like Boy George hoping it will change. Meanwhile, Beverly doesn't approve Murray's new mustache so she shaves it off but it backfires.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan

    S2:E10

    After the family cleans out the garage, Adam and Barry become unlikely fans of a boy band.

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Bill/Murray
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Bill/Murray

    S2:E23

    Erica makes a music video to get into college, while Murray and Bill's friendship grows.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?

    S3:E20

    The nerds battle the jocks in a popular board game.

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Agassi
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Agassi

    S4:E13

    Adam feels like he's losing his best friend, Chad, so he attempts to join the tennis team. When Chad picks Dave Kim as his partner, Adam vows to take him down with Barry in a tennis match, changeling Andre Agassi. Meanwhile, with the help of Beverly, Erica deals with her post-break up depression just in time for Valentine's Day.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance

    S3:E17

    Beverly helps Erica plan a "Dirty Dancing" themed dance at school, only to turn on Erica when she realizes it may be inappropriate. Meanwhile, Murray tries to learn dancing with Adam with little luck.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Wingmom
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Wingmom

    S3:E9

    Inspired by “Top Gun,” Barry decides to join ROTC. Convinced it will help discipline him, Murray orders the Captain to prevent Barry from quitting when the going gets tough, prompting Beverly to join Barry, too! Meanwhile, Adam helps Pops get his swag back with a special librarian.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - I Caddyshacked the Pool
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - I Caddyshacked the Pool

    S3:E4

    Adam, who's embarrassed by his changing body, is desperate to get out of swimming in gym class; and Erica tries to create her identity at school by starting a club that, to her dismay, Barry joins.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - La Biblioteca Es Libros
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - La Biblioteca Es Libros

    S2:E19

    Beverly has a plan to help Adam succeed in Spanish class, while Barry tries to impress Murray with a job.

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - The Lost Boy
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The Lost Boy

    S2:E16

    Adam attends a Phillies game with his dad and ends up lost in the stadium after Murray allows him to leave his seat on his own. Elsewhere, Beverly's guilt trip backfires when Erica and Barry drive off without her during an argument on their way home from the mall.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Shopping
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Shopping

    S1:E10

    When Erica starts working at a local department store, Beverly's bargain-hunting dreams come true; Adam and Barry go to the racetrack with Pops.

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - As You Wish
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - As You Wish

    S2:E21

    Murray is happy to hear that Adam wants to participate in a school sport -- until he finds out it's fencing; Beverly tries to play matchmaker for Barry's wrestling coach and Erica's voice teacher.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - My Super Bittersweet Sixteen
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - My Super Bittersweet Sixteen

    S1:E9

    Jenna's sixteenth birthday isn't very sweet as she suffers one embarrassing experience after the next. Jenna is still reeling from the aftermath of her house party and dealing with the repercussions of everyone she's alienated. After failing her driving test and getting humiliated in the school cafeteria, Jenna wonders if she can repair her relationships with Matty and Tamara.

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David Katzenberg Ratings Summary

"Weird Science" is the best rated episode directed by David Katzenberg. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/27/2017 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Scrunchie Rule".