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!
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 these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Goldbergs" is "Barry Goldberg's Day Off", rated 8.8/10 from 736 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Barry Goldberg's Day Off" aired on 2/25/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Dinner with the Goldbergs".
8.8/10 736 votes#1 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 578 votes#2 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2018
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
8.6/10 547 votes#3 - Livin' on a Prayer
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/13/2014
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
8.3/10 483 votes#4 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2015
Erica asks Beverly for help finding Barry a date. Adam and Pops get into an argument.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 506 votes#5 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2014
Inspired by "The Goonies," Adam recruits Barry, Emma and some friends to search for some missing family jewelry.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 507 votes#6 - Love Is a Mix Tape
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2014
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
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 458 votes#7 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/7/2015
After the family cleans out the garage, Adam and Barry become unlikely fans of a boy band.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 447 votes#8 - Cowboy Country
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2015
Beverly can't accept Adam has deep feelings for Dana. Murray watches football with Lainey's dad.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Stacey Harman
8.2/10 346 votes#9 - The Goldbergs’ Excellent Adventure
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 482 votes#10 - You Opened the Door
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 414 votes#11 - Goldbergs Feel Hard
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/13/2015
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
8.1/10 415 votes#12 - Couples Costume
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2015
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.
Director: N/A
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8.1/10 401 votes#13 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/2/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 382 votes#14 - Have a Summer
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 397 votes#15 - The Kara-te Kid
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 234 votes#16 - The Proposal
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 5/19/2021
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.
Director: Lew Schneider
Writer: Chris Bishop, Alex Barnow
8.0/10 502 votes#17 - Kara-Te
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2013
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
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 453 votes#18 - You're Not Invited
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/8/2014
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 465 votes#19 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2014
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: Sally Bradford, Vanessa McCarthy
8.0/10 456 votes#20 - The Facts of Bleeping Life
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2014
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
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 438 votes#21 - Big Baby Ball
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2014
Beverly intervenes after Mr. Meller singles Adam out; Erica beats Barry at a new board game.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 418 votes#22 - Van People
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2015
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
8.0/10 433 votes#23 - Happy Mom, Happy Life
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2015
Beverly compromises Dana and Adam's assignment to parent a doll; Erica tries to get back at Barry.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 414 votes#24 - The Lost Boy
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/25/2015
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.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10 409 votes#25 - Boy Barry
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2015
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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