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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 Big Orange
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rob Lieber
  2. Background image for Deadheads
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Barry Goldberg's Day Off
    8.8/10(756 votes)

    #3 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Livin' on a Prayer
    8.5/10(4 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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    8.3/10(496 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Love Is a Mix Tape
    8.2/10(519 votes)

    #7 - 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
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    8.2/10(475 votes)

    #8 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan

    S2:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Cowboy Country
    8.2/10(461 votes)

    #9 - 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(360 votes)

    #10 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Happy Mom, Happy Life
    8.1/10(446 votes)

    #11 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Goldbergs Feel Hard
    8.1/10(424 votes)

    #12 - 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(248 votes)

    #13 - The Proposal

    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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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. Background image for You Opened the Door
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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(470 votes)

    #18 - 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
  20. Background image for Big Baby Ball
    8.0/10(448 votes)

    #19 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for A Goldberg Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(453 votes)

    #20 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(429 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for The Lost Boy
    8.0/10(425 votes)

    #22 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The Adam Bomb
    8.0/10(404 votes)

    #23 - The Adam Bomb

    S2:E17

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for A Christmas Story
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - A Christmas Story

    S3:E10

    Disappointed with her unenthusiastic family during the holidays, Beverly creates “Super Hanukkah” to get them into the spirit but it’s too similar to Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam is annoyed that Barry is more interested in hanging with Lainey than him, so he triple-dog dares his brother with results neither one see coming.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Big Orange" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Rob Lieber, it aired on 5/11/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Deadheads".