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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!

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...
  1. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Barry Goldberg's Day Off
    8.8/10(765 votes)

    #2 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Dinner with the Goldbergs
    8.7/10(605 votes)

    #3 - Dinner with the Goldbergs

    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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    8.6/10(574 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for The Darryl Dawkins Dance
    8.3/10(504 votes)

    #6 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance

    S2:E11

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

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    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.2/10(532 votes)

    #7 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(529 votes)

    #8 - Love Is a Mix Tape

    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
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan
    8.2/10(484 votes)

    #9 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan

    S2:E10

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

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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(469 votes)

    #10 - Cowboy Country

    S2:E12

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

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    8.2/10(369 votes)

    #11 - The Goldbergs’ Excellent Adventure

    S9:E1

    The family pays tribute to Pops, venturing down memory lane by visiting Pops' favorite stomping grounds. Adam films the outing, giving it a "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" theme.

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    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for You Opened the Door
    8.1/10(505 votes)

    #12 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Goldbergs Feel Hard
    8.1/10(430 votes)

    #13 - Goldbergs Feel Hard

    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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    8.1/10(433 votes)

    #14 - Couples Costume

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
    8.1/10(419 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(397 votes)

    #16 - Have a Summer

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Kara-Te
    8.0/10(524 votes)

    #17 - Kara-Te

    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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    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(476 votes)

    #18 - You're Not Invited

    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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    8.0/10(487 votes)

    #19 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg

    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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    8.0/10(479 votes)

    #20 - The Facts of Bleeping Life

    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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    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Big Baby Ball
    8.0/10(457 votes)

    #21 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for A Goldberg Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(462 votes)

    #22 - A Goldberg Thanksgiving

    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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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(437 votes)

    #23 - Van People

    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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    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
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    8.0/10(452 votes)

    #24 - Happy Mom, Happy Life

    S2:E15

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

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    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for The Lost Boy
    8.0/10(431 votes)

    #25 - 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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    Writer:Unknown

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 1.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Barry Goldberg's Day Off".