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The Goldbergs S1E21 — The Age of Darkness
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The Goldbergs•Season 1•Episode 21

The Age of Darkness

7.9/10 · 496 votesApr 29, 201422 min

Ranked #13 of 23 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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

Directed byRoger Kumble
Written byAndrew Secunda, Stacy Harman
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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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Andrew Secunda

Andrew Secunda

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Stacy Harman

Writer

Roger Kumble

Roger Kumble

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Age of Darkness" is episode 21 of The Goldbergs season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 496 votes, ranking #13 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Roger Kumble and written by Andrew Secunda, Stacy Harman, it aired on April 29, 2014.

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