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Hoping to receive a car for his birthday, Barry is shocked by what his mother gives him; Adam asks Pop for advice.

Circle of Driving

Erica's moodiness puts the family roller-skating tradition at risk; Beverly takes Adam school clothes shopping.

Daddy Daughter Day

Barry goes to work at the furniture store with Murray; Adam and Pops struggle to keep the fact that they watched an R-rated movie from Beverly.

Mini Murray

Barry and Adam bond over the discovery of a TV channel; Beverly involves herself in her father's dating life.

Why're You Hitting Yourself?

Adam, Erica and Barry learn about Murray's romantic past while cleaning out the garage; Adam falls for his neighbor.

The Ring

Beverly is disappointed when the kids don't want to celebrate Halloween with her; Beverly tries to get Barry's crush to go out with him.

Who Are You Going to Telephone?

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

Call Me When You Get There

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

The Kremps

When Murray's brother, Marvin, visits, there is a surprise in store.

Stop Arguing and Start Thanking

When Erica starts working at a local department store, Beverly's bargain-hunting dreams come true; Adam and Barry go to the racetrack with Pops.

Shopping

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.

Kara-Te

When Pops goes to the shop with Murray for a little change of pace, he criticizes how Murray does business; Erica and Barry give Adam advice when Dana Caldwell comes over to study.

You're Under Foot

Beverly runs into her enemy, Betsy Rubenstone; Murray and Adam try to rent a video but are forced to pay a late fee.

The Other Smother

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.

You Opened the Door

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.

Muscles Mirsky

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

Goldbergs Never Say Die!

Adam tries to impress Murray with his ice hockey skills, while Murray tries to pretend he likes Adam's movies; Beverly hounds Erica about her S.A.T.s.

Lame Gretzky

Murray retaliates when Beverly swaps out his favorite easy chair with something new; Barry tries to rescue Adam when he is bullied on the school bus.

For Your Own Good

Beverly gets Adam out of the Presidential Physical fitness test; Erica's pen pal visits and Barry tries to impress her.

The President's Fitness Test

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.

You're Not Invited

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

The Age of Darkness

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.

A Wrestler Named Goldberg

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.

Livin' on a Prayer

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.

Love Is a Mix Tape

Adam does not get the part he wanted in the school musical, leading Beverly to cast him in a rival show. Murray insists on leaving sporting events early to avoid traffic.

Mama Drama

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.

The Facts of Bleeping Life

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.

Shall We Play a Game?

Pops is evicted after accidentally starting a fire in his apartment during a Halloween party.

Family Takes Care of Beverly

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

Big Baby Ball

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.

A Goldberg Thanksgiving

Adam's exaggeration about how he broke his arm could jeopardize his friendship with Emmy Mirsky.

I Rode a Hoverboard

Barry is excited when a modelling representative approaches him, but Erica thinks it's a scam.

The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet

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

DannyDonnieJoeJonJordan

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

The Darryl Dawkins Dance

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

Cowboy Country

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.

Van People

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.

Barry Goldberg's Day Off

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

Happy Mom, Happy Life

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.

The Lost Boy

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

The Adam Bomb

Adam's birthday sleepover goes awry while Barry and Erica compose a song to get Murray to appreciate music.

I Drank the Mold

Beverly has a plan to help Adam succeed in Spanish class, while Barry tries to impress Murray with a job.

La Biblioteca Es Libros

Erica tries to educate Beverly about voting. After losing a wrestling match, Barry wants to prove his athletic prowess. Adam makes a TV audition tape for Barry.

Just Say No

Murray is happy to hear that Adam wants to participate in a school sport -- until he finds out it's fencing; Beverly tries to play matchmaker for Barry's wrestling coach and Erica's voice teacher.

As You Wish

When Adam thinks he can harness some of Pop's luck, he ends up losing his toys on a gamble; Erica's dream to dance on a TV show is derailed when Barry gives her pink eye.

Dance Party USA

Erica makes a music video to get into college, while Murray and Bill's friendship grows.

Bill/Murray

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

Goldbergs Feel Hard

Lainey, Erica and Barry plan a big party while Lainey's father is out of town. Murray is annoyed by the amount of time Adam spends on the phone talking to Dana.

A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party

Beverly asks Miss Cinoman to let Adam -- who is going through puberty -- lip sync in the school musical. Murray inspires Erica to go to the homecoming dance with Geoff Schwartz.

A Chorus Lie

Murray's attempt at bonding with Adam goes awry when the two end up fighting over the robot they are building. Barry makes a huge mistake when he accidentally tapes over Beverly's beloved video of his 5th birthday party.

Jimmy 5 Is Alive

Adam, who's embarrassed by his changing body, is desperate to get out of swimming in gym class; and Erica tries to create her identity at school by starting a club that, to her dismay, Barry joins.

I Caddyshacked the Pool

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.

Boy Barry

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.

Couples Costume

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.

Lucky

Beverly insists the entire family gather for the holiday, but tension builds when brother-in-law Marvin tricks Pop-Pop into thinking Thanksgiving was at his house.Meanwhile, Pops passes the torch to Barry and Erica to give the holiday toast, resulting in them trying to one-up each other.

In Conclusion, Thanksgiving

Inspired by “Top Gun,” Barry decides to join ROTC. Convinced it will help discipline him, Murray orders the Captain to prevent Barry from quitting when the going gets tough, prompting Beverly to join Barry, too! Meanwhile, Adam helps Pops get his swag back with a special librarian.

Wingmom

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.

A Christmas Story

As Adam and Barry team up in a rap supergroup a la the Beastie Boys, Beverly presses Murray to let her remodel their kitchen.

The Tasty Boys

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.

Baio and Switch

Adam and Emmy's favorite TV game show holds auditions at their school. Murray and Barry are upset the Philadelphia Eagles have been losing until superstitious Barry becomes convinced Beverly is their good luck charm.

Double Dare

Beverly forbids Adam to see the movie "Porky's," so Murray pushes him to break the rules. But the plan backfires when Beverly forbids Adam to use the phone for Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Barry tries too hard to impress Lainey for the holiday using the music of Lionel Ritchie.

Lainey Loves Lionel

Dana comes to town, but has a hard time mustering up any enthusiasm for a "Weird Al" Yankovic concert Adam wants her to attend, which makes him think their relationship is coming to an end. Meanwhile, Erica and Barry take their new found knowledge as peer counselors and apply it to Murray, who they diagnose as depressed.

Weird Al

When Barry sees underdog Eddie the Eagle in the Olympics, he decides to popularize Ball Ball in order to gain respect at school. Meanwhile, Beverly catches wind that Murray's store sales are down and intervenes by selling the latest furniture craze….

Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards

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.

The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance

Adam schemes to get as many cassette tapes as possible from a mail-order music club, but when Beverly gets wind of this scam she points the blame at Erica. Meanwhile, Barry is determined to get closer to Lainey's dad, Bill, even though it's an uphill battle.

12 Tapes for a Penny

Inspired by David Copperfield’s walk through The Great Wall of China, Adam becomes a magician in order to impress a girl at school. Meanwhile, Barry has no interest in taking the PSAT, but when he discovers his friends and girlfriend plan to do so, he’s hit with a harsh reality.

Magic Is Real

The nerds battle the jocks in a popular board game.

Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?

Barry accuses Beverly of liking Adam best; and Murray immediately takes a disliking to Erica's new beau, while Erica develops a fondness of the band Rush.

Rush

Barry and Erica forget to get a Mother's Day gift.

Smother's Day

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.

Big Orange

Have a Summer

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.

Breakfast Club

Erica and Lainey try to find Bill a love match using some new dating technology and Adam's fillmmaking skills. But they face some competition from Beverly, who insists on taking an old-fashioned approach to matchmaking. Meanwhile, a "failed" aptitude test leads Barry to decide to pursue being a gym teacher as Coach Mellor's apprentice.

I Heart Video Dating

Erica and Adam follow the lead of Jan from "The Brady Bunch" when dealing with relationship problems; and Beverly reaches her limit when it comes to dealing with Murray's stubbornness after he causes her to miss the Beach Boys at Live Aid.

George! George Glass!

After getting their first-ever answering machines, Murray and Pop-Pop wage a message war on one another. Fed up, Erica, Barry and Pops try to stop the fighting by offering a trip to a hockey game as an olive branch. Meanwhile, Adam finally finds a lunch-time home with some lovable geeks in the computer room, but Beverly worries about his social standing and intervenes.

Crazy Calls

Adam decides to start writing horror stories after being inspired by Stephen King; when Beverly finds out that the monster in Adam's story is based off of her, she makes him stay home on Halloween to rewrite the story to depict her in better light.

Stefan King

After learning of Murray's love of action movies, Adam uses the moment to garner the courage to ask his dad for money to film his own action film. But the production goes from bad to worse when Barry goes missing for playing the lead, and an unlikely replacement steps in. Meanwhile, Erica takes Beverly to go clothes shopping. When a situation at the hip store goes awry, Erica decides to make her own version of the popular outfit she wants -using Beverly's own sweaters

Recipe for Death II: Kiss The Cook

A mutual love of "Knight Rider" brings Murray and Uncle Marvin to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see the car K.I.T.T. in person. However, their bonding doesn't last long due to a slighted Adam. Meanwhile, Beverly's Turkey Day plans go awry after she invites Bill and Lainey to celebrate the holiday

Ho-ly K.I.T.T.

Barry starts to make fun of Adam for wanting to join theater until he finds out that Adam and Lainey have been cast in roles that require them to kiss; Barry decides to sabotage the production by joining the stage crew.

The Greatest Musical Ever Written

When Adam attends a Globetrotters game, he falls in love with the “theatrics” of the team and tries doing his own tricks on the court. But when he cuts together a video that makes Barry look like he lost a game to Adam and his friends, Barry demands a rematch, culminating in an epic battle at the school gym. Meanwhile, it’s Murray’s 50th birthday, and, despite his protests, Beverly throws yet another surprise party for him but gets more than she bargained for.

Globetrotters

After finding out there is only going to be one Hanukkah song in the Holiday Pageant, Beverly convinces Erica to create the perfect song to bring some excitement to the holiday. Erica sees her shot to break into the music business while Barry does his best to prove he too can be a hit maker with music. Meanwhile, Adam’s childlike wonder with movies and entertainment is called into question when things he loved as a child aren’t as good as he remembers.

Han Ukkah Solo

Beverly substitutes for Barry’s chemistry class in hopes to inspire students in the same way as Mr. Keating from “Dead Poets Society,” much to Barry’s embarrassment. When Beverly refuses to give Barry special treatment, Murray pushes Barry to work hard and prove to her that he can get a good grade. Meanwhile, after accidentally embarrassing Emmy by reading a note about her in class, Adam enlists Erica’s help to be a better friend.

O Captain! My Captain!

Adam and Barry learn about Murray's fear of snow when a snow day cancels school; the boys try to exploit Murray's weakness for their own ends and take advantage of him; Beverly find's Erica's college application.

Snow Day

Adam feels like he's losing his best friend, Chad, so he attempts to join the tennis team. When Chad picks Dave Kim as his partner, Adam vows to take him down with Barry in a tennis match, changeling Andre Agassi. Meanwhile, with the help of Beverly, Erica deals with her post-break up depression just in time for Valentine's Day.

Agassi

When both Barry and Erica gets jobs working at Spencer’s Gifts, Erica gets jealous at how good of an employee Barry is. Meanwhile, Muray is thrilled that two of his children have jobs, so he insists that Adam gets one, despite Beverly’s adamancy that he should focus on filmmaking,

The Spencer's Gift

Beverly is on a mission to transform Adam into a teenage heartthrob after a local kid talent agent insists he’s only right for nerd roles. Meanwhile, Barry decides to go punk and Murray attempts to become more involved in Erica’s life, but it backfires.

So Swayze It’s Crazy

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.

The Kara-te Kid

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.

Deadheads

While Erica receives her college acceptance letters, Barry decides to become a doctor and looks at schools with good medical programs; Lainey announces that she is going to a school without a medical program, making Barry rethink his idea.

Baré

The Goldberg kids have big plans on prom night, all of which go awry. The night includes Barry's big romantic gestures for Lainey; Erica's attempt to go to prom with Geoff; and Adam being asked out by a nerdy but cute junior.

A Night to Remember

Barry feels left out, so he tries to create a divide between the relationship of Adam and Pops, while they debate the merits of a movie; Erica intentionally messes up her.

The Dynamic Duo

When Murray is honored as one of Jenkintown’s top businessmen, his plaque is hung on a wall with all of the other honorees. And soon Beverly is dismayed to learn he has no discernable hobbies, and her attempts to help him find some backfire. Meanwhile, Barry creates a scheme stealing golf carts, but the situation goes awry and Erica comes to save the day.

Fonzie Scheme

After TV movie “The Day After” airs, Barry takes matters into his own hands by attempting to convince Murray to build an underground bunker. When he says no, Barry tries one last attempt at getting Murray to change his mind. Meanwhile, Erica and Adam give over-the-top Mother’s Day gifts before making important requests to Beverly, but it ultimately backfires.

The Day After the Day After

As the school year comes to a close, Barry and Erica wonder what they’ll be voted for in the yearbook and pressure Adam – who’s on staff – to see the rough layout before it goes to print. But when they accidentally delete it, mass panic ensues and messes up Adam’s relationship with Jackie.  Meanwhile, Murray is annoyed when Marvin comes to visit for money, but Beverly convinces him to help Marvin out with a plan, because he’s family.

Jedi Master Adam Skywalker

Graduation Day is quickly approaching, and Erica cannot wait to get out of the house, until it dawns on her how much Beverly's love means to her. She attempts to delay her graduating so she can stay home. Later, Barry has plans for him and Lainey, but they turn to dust. Meanwhile, Dana makes a surprise visit just as Adam and Jackie officially become a couple.

Graduation Day

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.

Weird Science

Adam is assigned a term paper on a great person in history, and he decides to make a movie about his grandfather but finds all of Pop’s war stories mundane.  Pops takes matters into his own hands and decides to tell more exciting stories based on an old television series. Meanwhile, Erica returns home to confront Beverly for over-mothering her. Murray insists Beverly teach Erica and Barry basic life skills, but she worries Erica and Barry will be too independent.

Hogan Is My Grandfather

Beverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his own brother Coach Nick, so she intervenes prompting Nick to face off with Rick. Adam and Barry join in, each one siding with one of the coaches. After a fight breaks out, Beverly points out to Adam and Barry this could be them as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship long distance.

Goldberg on the Goldbergs

With the children growing up, Beverly decides to reinvent herself and quits being a substitute teacher. She decides to focus her energy on going to night school so she can eventually own her own business. Murray doesn't like change or things costing money, so he convinces her to get a perm instead. Meanwhile, Erica struggles to balance her academic and social life in college and needs Adam's assistance.

Revenge O' The Nerds

After Adam and Jackie disagree over their Halloween costumes, Murray teaches Adam to be a shell of a man to keep Jackie happy; however, it backfires quickly also causing an issue for Murray and Beverly.

Jackie Likes Star Trek

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.

The Best Seasons of The Goldbergs

The Best Seasons of The Goldbergs

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