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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 1 Episode 23 - Livin' on a Prayer
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 14 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off
    8.2/10(9 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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 1 - Breakfast Club
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 11 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 16 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!

    S1:E16

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 22 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Ken Marino
    Writers:Sally Bradford McKenna, Vanessa McCarthy

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 4 - Shall We Play a Game?
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Shall We Play a Game?

    S2:E4

    Adam accidentally gets Barry kicked out of a group of cool kids at school; Beverly is upset when she finds out that Erica hangs out with a friend's mother.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 6 - Big Baby Ball
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Big Baby Ball

    S2:E6

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 13 - Van People
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 12 - Baio and Switch
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 17 - Deadheads
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 1 - Weird Science
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 6 - Girl Talk
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 10 - We Didn't Start the Fire
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 16 - The Scrunchie Rule
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 18 - The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Goldbergs Season 7 Episode 10 - It's a Wonderful Life
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Goldbergs Season 8 Episode 7 - Hanukkah on the Seas
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Goldbergs Season 8 Episode 19 - Daddy Daughter Day 2
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Goldbergs Season 9 Episode 22 - Adam Graduates
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Goldbergs Season 10 Episode 10 - Worst Grinch Ever
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 11 - Kara-Te
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 14 - You Opened the Door
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 15 - Muscles Mirsky
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Muscles Mirsky

    S1:E15

    Erica breaks a trust agreement with Beverly when she sneaks out to a college party and ends up needing her mother to rescue her; Barry tells Adam that men and women can't be friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Tarses

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 21 - The Age of Darkness
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Age of Darkness

    S1:E21

    When Erica cannot be consoled after her boyfriend dumps her, Murray steps in to help; Barry becomes obsessed with a new arcade game.

    Director:Roger Kumble
    Writers:Andrew Secunda, Stacy Harman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Livin' on a Prayer" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 8.5/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Adam F. Goldberg, Chris Bishop, it aired on 5/13/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Barry Goldberg's Day Off".