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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 1

Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 1!

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...
Genres:FamilyComedy
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Circle of Driving" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 797 votes. Directed by Seth Gordon and written by Adam F. Goldberg, it aired on 9/24/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Daddy Daughter Day".

  • Circle of Driving
    7.3/10797 votes

    #1 - Circle of Driving

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2013

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

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: Adam F. Goldberg

  • Daddy Daughter Day
    7.4/10643 votes

    #2 - Daddy Daughter Day

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2013

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

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: N/A

  • Mini Murray
    7.6/10595 votes

    #3 - Mini Murray

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2013

    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.

    Director: Troy Miller

    Writer: Andrew Secunda, Alex Barnow, Marc Firek

  • Why're You Hitting Yourself?
    7.5/10550 votes

    #4 - Why're You Hitting Yourself?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ring
    7.7/10545 votes

    #5 - The Ring

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2013

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

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: N/A

  • Who Are You Going to Telephone?
    7.9/10544 votes

    #6 - Who Are You Going to Telephone?

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Call Me When You Get There
    7.9/10533 votes

    #7 - Call Me When You Get There

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2013

    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: N/A

  • The Kremps
    7.9/10573 votes

    #8 - The Kremps

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Darlene Hunt

  • Stop Arguing and Start Thanking
    7.5/10494 votes

    #9 - Stop Arguing and Start Thanking

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shopping
    7.7/10493 votes

    #10 - Shopping

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kara-Te
    8.0/10507 votes

    #11 - 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

  • You're Under Foot
    7.5/10468 votes

    #12 - You're Under Foot

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2014

    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.

    Director: Seth Gordon

    Writer: N/A

  • The Other Smother
    7.9/10468 votes

    #13 - The Other Smother

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2014

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

    Director: Michael Patrick Jann

    Writer: N/A

  • You Opened the Door
    8.2/10488 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Muscles Mirsky
    7.8/10459 votes

    #15 - Muscles Mirsky

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: Matt Tarses

  • Goldbergs Never Say Die!
    8.2/10515 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Lame Gretzky
    7.6/10446 votes

    #17 - Lame Gretzky

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2014

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Niki Schwartz-Wright

  • For Your Own Good
    7.9/10454 votes

    #18 - For Your Own Good

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2014

    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.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Niki Schwartz-Wright

  • The President's Fitness Test
    7.9/10460 votes

    #19 - The President's Fitness Test

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/1/2014

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

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Chris Bishop, Aaron Kaczander

  • You're Not Invited
    8.0/10460 votes

    #20 - 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

  • The Age of Darkness
    7.9/10459 votes

    #21 - The Age of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/2014

    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

    Writer: Andrew Secunda, Stacy Harman

  • A Wrestler Named Goldberg
    8.1/10471 votes

    #22 - 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: Vanessa McCarthy, Sally Bradford McKenna

  • Livin' on a Prayer
    8.6/10555 votes

    #23 - 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