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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 3

Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 1 - A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party
    7.9/10(465 votes)

    #1 - A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 2 - A Chorus Lie
    7.6/10(425 votes)

    #2 - A Chorus Lie

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 3 - Jimmy 5 Is Alive
    7.6/10(408 votes)

    #3 - Jimmy 5 Is Alive

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 4 - I Caddyshacked the Pool
    7.6/10(420 votes)

    #4 - I Caddyshacked the Pool

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 5 - Boy Barry
    8.0/10(435 votes)

    #5 - Boy Barry

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 6 - Couples Costume
    8.2/10(443 votes)

    #6 - Couples Costume

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 7 - Lucky
    7.9/10(412 votes)

    #7 - Lucky

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 8 - In Conclusion, Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(428 votes)

    #8 - In Conclusion, Thanksgiving

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 9 - Wingmom
    7.4/10(398 votes)

    #9 - Wingmom

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 10 - A Christmas Story
    7.9/10(429 votes)

    #10 - A Christmas Story

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Lacey Friedman

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 11 - The Tasty Boys
    7.7/10(427 votes)

    #11 - The Tasty Boys

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 12 - Baio and Switch
    7.7/10(409 votes)

    #12 - Baio and Switch

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 13 - Double Dare
    7.9/10(404 votes)

    #13 - Double Dare

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 14 - Lainey Loves Lionel
    8.0/10(414 votes)

    #14 - Lainey Loves Lionel

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 15 - Weird Al
    7.6/10(423 votes)

    #15 - Weird Al

    S3:E15

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 16 - Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards
    7.4/10(384 votes)

    #16 - Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards

    S3:E16

    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….

    Director:Jonathan Corn
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 17 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
    8.1/10(428 votes)

    #17 - The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 18 - 12 Tapes for a Penny
    7.8/10(380 votes)

    #18 - 12 Tapes for a Penny

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 19 - Magic Is Real
    7.5/10(384 votes)

    #19 - Magic Is Real

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 20 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?
    7.7/10(391 votes)

    #20 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?

    S3:E20

    The nerds battle the jocks in a popular board game.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 21 - Rush
    8.0/10(410 votes)

    #21 - Rush

    S3:E21

    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.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 22 - Smother's Day
    8.0/10(383 votes)

    #22 - Smother's Day

    S3:E22

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

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 23 - Big Orange
    7.7/10(403 votes)

    #23 - Big Orange

    S3:E23

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Rob Lieber

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 24 - Have a Summer
    8.2/10(406 votes)

    #24 - Have a Summer

    S3:E24

    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.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 465 votes. Directed by Seth Gordon and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Chorus Lie".