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The Goldbergs S1E1 — Circle of Driving
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The Goldbergs•Season 1•Episode 1

Circle of Driving

7.3/10 · 871 votesSep 24, 201322 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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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.

Directed bySeth Gordon
Written byAdam F. Goldberg
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Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Beverly Goldberg

Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin

Murray Goldberg

Sean Giambrone

Sean Giambrone

Adam Goldberg

Troy Gentile

Troy Gentile

Barry Goldberg

Hayley Orrantia

Hayley Orrantia

Erica Goldberg

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Adam Goldberg (voice)

George Segal

George Segal

Albert 'Pops' Solomon

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Seth Gordon

Seth Gordon

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Adam F. Goldberg

Adam F. Goldberg

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Circle of Driving" is episode 1 of The Goldbergs season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 871 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Seth Gordon and written by Adam F. Goldberg, it aired on September 24, 2013.

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