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The Goldbergs S1E23 — Livin' on a Prayer
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The Goldbergs•Season 1•Episode 23

Livin' on a Prayer

8.6/10 · 599 votesMay 13, 201422 min

Ranked #1 of 23 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byClaire Scanlon
Written byAdam F. Goldberg, Chris Bishop
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Cast7

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

Crew3

Adam F. Goldberg

Adam F. Goldberg

Writer

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Chris Bishop

Writer

Claire Scanlon

Claire Scanlon

Director

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Episode Summary

"Livin' on a Prayer" is episode 23 of The Goldbergs season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 599 votes, ranking #1 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Adam F. Goldberg, Chris Bishop, it aired on May 13, 2014.

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