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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 17 - Deadheads
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Deadheads

    S4:E17

    Barry feels threatened when school deadhead Matt starts hanging out with the JTP and soon finds himself kicked out of the group when he becomes too controlling. Back at home, Adam uses a curse word which sends Beverly into a tail spin, even though she curses all of the time. To curb everyone’s behavior, a swear jar is created, with the money going to a vacation of the winner’s choice.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 1 - Weird Science
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 10 - We Didn't Start the Fire
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - We Didn't Start the Fire

    S5:E10

    Erica tells Beverly she is going to spend the first night of Hanukkah with Geoff and his family; Beverly worries and starts a competition for who hosts the best Hanukkah party; Barry seeks advice from Pops on how to be cool.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Daisy Gardner

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

    #4 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  5. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 1 - Sixteen Candles
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Sixteen Candles

    S6:E1

    It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. The situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 9 - Bachelor Party
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Bachelor Party

    S6:E9

    Barry thinks he wants a wild, adult bachelor party; but he ultimately realizes Adam’s idea of a party to celebrate his brother as a bachelor is more his speed. Meanwhile, Murray never spends money on himself, so Beverly surprises him with an expensive sports car.

    Director:Christine Lakin
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 10 - Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer

    S6:E10

    Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Aaron Kaczander

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 11 - The Wedding Singer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Wedding Singer

    S6:E11

    Barry and Lainey’s wedding date is right around the corner, and Beverly is in her element as she tries to make everything perfect for her schmoopie’s big day. Geoff is concerned about Adam’s shortcomings as a wedding videographer. Meanwhile, Barry begins to have second thoughts.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Rachel Sweet

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 18 - The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook

    S6:E18

    Beverly and Adam team up to do a mother-son cooking show on public access television; and when Barry ruins the one college letter of recommendation he is able to get, Murray must step in to help.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Hans Rodionoff

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 7 Episode 10 - It's a Wonderful Life
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - It's a Wonderful Life

    S7:E10

    Hoping to outdo the Kremp family, Beverly decides the Goldbergs must do an even better family holiday card; a prank war with Barry and JTP quickly spirals out of control.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 8 Episode 7 - Hanukkah on the Seas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Hanukkah on the Seas

    S8:E7

    Pop-Pop surprises the family with an ill-advised winter cruise to Canada. Meanwhile, Erica stirs up holiday trouble at home on an all-new Hanukkah-themed episode.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Annie Mebane

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 8 Episode 19 - Daddy Daughter Day 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Daddy Daughter Day 2

    S8:E19

    Following Erica and Geoff’s breakup, Murray decides to take Erica out on a daddy-daughter date to cheer her up. Meanwhile, Adam is excited to participate in the school senior prank until his conscience catches up with him and he enlists Beverly’s help to get him out of it.

    Director:Mary Lambert
    Writers:Aaron Kaczander, Erik Weiner

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 9 Episode 22 - Adam Graduates
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Adam Graduates

    S9:E22

    Graduation day is approaching and everyone, especially Adam, is ready - except for Beverly who is not coping well with the idea of an empty nest. Meanwhile, with Geoff's encouragement, Erica decides to try out for Cyndi Lauper as a one-time backup singer replacement. Ultimately, resurrecting her singing dreams doesn't manifest, but bigger and exciting new beginnings await her and the Goldbergs.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Goldbergs Season 10 Episode 10 - Worst Grinch Ever
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Worst Grinch Ever

    S10:E10

    Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 20 - Just Say No
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Just Say No

    S2:E20

    Erica tries to educate Beverly about voting. After losing a wrestling match, Barry wants to prove his athletic prowess. Adam makes a TV audition tape for Barry.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 23 - Big Orange
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Rob Lieber

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  17. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 1 - Breakfast Club
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Marc Firek

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 6 - Girl Talk
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Girl Talk

    S5:E6

    When The Ottoman Empire’s business declines due to a new furniture competitor, Adam offers to make Murray a commercial starring Marvin, but things go awry when Marvin’s actions mess up the original plan. Meanwhile, Beverly offers to help Barry as he keeps striking out as he attempts to get a girl at school.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Stephen Basilone

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 23 - Livin' on a Prayer
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Livin' on a Prayer

    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.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Adam F. Goldberg, Chris Bishop

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 12 - Baio and Switch
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 11 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 7 - A Wall Street Thanksgiving
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - A Wall Street Thanksgiving

    S5:E7

    During the holiday, Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry and the JTP to invest their money with him. Meanwhile, Erica tells Geoff she is in debt and gets swept up in the family investment. Later, Beverly invites 50 people over for a Thanksgiving potluck instead of stressing out cooking for the family.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Lauren Bans

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 7 - Lucky
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 13 - Double Dare
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 14 - You Opened the Door
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deadheads" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jason Blount and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/8/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Weird Science".