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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 2 Episode 14 - Barry Goldberg's Day Off
    8.8/10(794 votes)

    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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  2. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
    8.8/10(633 votes)

    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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 23 - Livin' on a Prayer
    8.6/10(599 votes)

    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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  4. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 11 - The Darryl Dawkins Dance
    8.3/10(525 votes)

    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 2 Episode 12 - Cowboy Country
    8.3/10(492 votes)

    S2:E12

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Stacey Harman

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 14 - You Opened the Door
    8.2/10(531 votes)

    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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  7. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 16 - Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.2/10(559 votes)

    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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  8. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 1 - Love Is a Mix Tape
    8.2/10(552 votes)

    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.

    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 10 - DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan
    8.2/10(506 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 6 - Couples Costume
    8.2/10(456 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 24 - Have a Summer
    8.2/10(421 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 9 Episode 1 - The Goldbergs’ Excellent Adventure
    8.2/10(385 votes)

    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.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 11 - Kara-Te
    8.1/10(551 votes)

    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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  14. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 20 - You're Not Invited
    8.1/10(499 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 22 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg
    8.1/10(506 votes)

    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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  16. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 6 - Big Baby Ball
    8.1/10(480 votes)

    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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  17. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 15 - Happy Mom, Happy Life
    8.1/10(473 votes)

    S2:E15

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

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 24 - Goldbergs Feel Hard
    8.1/10(452 votes)

    S2:E24

    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

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 17 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
    8.1/10(444 votes)

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 16 - The Kara-te Kid
    8.1/10(434 votes)

    S4:E16

    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:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 8 Episode 22 - The Proposal
    8.1/10(266 votes)

    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.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writers:Chris Bishop, Alex Barnow

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 7 - Call Me When You Get There
    8.0/10(577 votes)

    S1:E7

    Barry neglects to follow his mother's most important rule about using the car after getting his driver's license.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 8 - The Kremps
    8.0/10(607 votes)

    S1:E8

    Beverly invites the Kremps -- the all-American and seemingly perfect new neighbors -- over for a barbecue.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 3 - The Facts of Bleeping Life
    8.0/10(503 votes)

    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.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 2 Episode 7 - A Goldberg Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(484 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Barry Goldberg's Day Off" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 8.8/10 based on 794 votes. Directed by David Katzenberg and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dinner with the Goldbergs".