The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs

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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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.

Director: Joanna Kerns

Writer: Andrew Secunda

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

Writer: Adam F. Goldberg, Chris Bishop

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

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

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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.

Director: Seth Gordon

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

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

Director: David Katzenberg

Writer: Stacey Harman

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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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.

Director: Ken Marino

Writer: Vanessa McCarthy, Sally Bradford McKenna

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

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

Director: David Katzenberg

Writer: Adam F. Goldberg

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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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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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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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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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.

Director: Seth Gordon

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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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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.

Director: Fred Savage

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

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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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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.

Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

Writer: Alex Barnow

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

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