The Goldbergs

The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs

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Every episode of The Goldbergs ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs!

Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam...
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  1. 8.8/10(750 votes)

    #1 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off

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    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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  2. 8.7/10(592 votes)

    #2 - Dinner with the Goldbergs

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    S5:E12

    Erica warns Geoff about going to dinner with her family to celebrate her birthday, but he insists. Upon arrival, it’s apparent this will be no ordinary dinner out. By evening’s end, Geoff hits his breaking point.

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  3. 8.6/10(561 votes)

    #3 - Livin' on a Prayer

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    S1:E23

    When Murray's high school free throw record is broken, he attends a banquet as the guest of honor; Barry decides to throw a party.

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  4. 8.3/10(493 votes)

    #4 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance

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    S2:E11

    Erica asks Beverly for help finding Barry a date. Adam and Pops get into an argument.

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  5. 8.2/10(520 votes)

    #5 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!

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    S1:E16

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

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  6. 8.2/10(517 votes)

    #6 - Love Is a Mix Tape

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    S2:E1

    Beverly intercepts the mix tape Adam made for Dana, thinking he made it for her. Barry shows off his new fake I.D., which is quickly confiscated.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
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  8. 8.2/10(472 votes)

    #7 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan

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    S2:E10

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

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  9. 8.2/10(458 votes)

    #8 - Cowboy Country

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    S2:E12

    Beverly can't accept Adam has deep feelings for Dana. Murray watches football with Lainey's dad.

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  10. 8.1/10(493 votes)

    #9 - You Opened the Door

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    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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  11. 8.1/10(476 votes)

    #10 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg

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    S1:E22

    When Beverly learns that Barry lied about joining the wrestling team, she takes matters into her own hands; Erica flakes on a promise to take Adam to the premiere of "Return of the Jedi.

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  12. 8.1/10(422 votes)

    #11 - Goldbergs Feel Hard

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    S2:E24

    Beverly and Murray react as Erica readies to head out of town for the summer, while Barry becomes the school mascot.

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  13. 8.1/10(424 votes)

    #12 - Couples Costume

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    S3:E6

    Adam chooses to spend Halloween night with Dana rather than Beverly, who decides to teach her son a lesson about the dangers of the holiday. Adam regrets taking Barry and Erica's advice to visit a haunted house when he's expected to go back inside to find Dana's lost promise ring.

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  14. 8.1/10(410 votes)

    #13 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance

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    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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  15. 8.1/10(387 votes)

    #14 - Have a Summer

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    S3:E24

    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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  16. 8.1/10(405 votes)

    #15 - The Kara-te Kid

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    S4:E16

    Inspired by the "Karate Kid" films, Adam and the other Adam Goldberg face off in a karate match to settle once and for all a long-running feud. Barry and Adam go to Uncle Marvin for training, but the only thing they learn is how to clean an apartment. Meanwhile, when Erica and Geoff's relationship becomes public, they realize that they aren't the good guys.

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  17. 8.1/10(247 votes)

    #16 - The Proposal

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    S8:E22

    Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.

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  18. 8.0/10(512 votes)

    #17 - Kara-Te

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    S1:E11

    Barry signs up for a holiday talent show at the school, but karate isn't approved as a talent; Pops coerces Erica into performing in the show.

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  19. 8.0/10(466 votes)

    #18 - You're Not Invited

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    S1:E20

    Adam is excited for his birthday party, but Barry thinks he should change the theme; Murray and Pops are captivated by the opening of Al Capone's safe.

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  20. 8.0/10(467 votes)

    #19 - The Facts of Bleeping Life

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    S2:E3

    Prince Charles and Lady Di's impending nuptials inspire Beverly to plan a vow renewal. Barry hopes his band will win him Lainey's attention.

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  21. 8.0/10(446 votes)

    #20 - Big Baby Ball

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    S2:E6

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

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  22. 8.0/10(451 votes)

    #21 - A Goldberg Thanksgiving

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    S2:E7

    As Erica resists helping Bev prepare their traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Murray worries that he's losing Adam to his ne'er-do-well brother, Marvin.

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  23. 8.0/10(428 votes)

    #22 - Van People

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    S2:E13

    After Murray takes Erica's car privileges away, she and Barry retaliate by purchasing a used van; Adam is disappointed when he is voted "nicest guy" in the yearbook.

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  24. 8.0/10(444 votes)

    #23 - Happy Mom, Happy Life

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    S2:E15

    Beverly compromises Dana and Adam's assignment to parent a doll; Erica tries to get back at Barry.

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  25. 8.0/10(424 votes)

    #24 - The Lost Boy

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    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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  26. 8.0/10(403 votes)

    #25 - The Adam Bomb

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    S2:E17

    Adam and Barry get in a prank war, while Erica tries to become a pop star.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Barry Goldberg's Day Off" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 8.8/10 based on 750 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dinner with the Goldbergs".