7.9/10435 votes#1 - Breakfast Club
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2016
Adam works on his new persona for the first day of high school that he hopes will up his coolness level. Meanwhile, Beverly gets her teaching certification to become a substitute teacher. But when she is demoted to sub-janitor, she sends the Goldberg kids to a Saturday detention.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Marc Firek
7.4/10375 votes#2 - I Heart Video Dating
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2016
Erica and Lainey try to find Bill a love match using some new dating technology and Adam's fillmmaking skills. But they face some competition from Beverly, who insists on taking an old-fashioned approach to matchmaking. Meanwhile, a "failed" aptitude test leads Barry to decide to pursue being a gym teacher as Coach Mellor's apprentice.
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7.5/10363 votes#3 - George! George Glass!
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2016
Erica and Adam follow the lead of Jan from "The Brady Bunch" when dealing with relationship problems; and Beverly reaches her limit when it comes to dealing with Murray's stubbornness after he causes her to miss the Beach Boys at Live Aid.
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7.6/10371 votes#4 - Crazy Calls
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2016
After getting their first-ever answering machines, Murray and Pop-Pop wage a message war on one another. Fed up, Erica, Barry and Pops try to stop the fighting by offering a trip to a hockey game as an olive branch. Meanwhile, Adam finally finds a lunch-time home with some lovable geeks in the computer room, but Beverly worries about his social standing and intervenes.
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7.8/10384 votes#5 - Stefan King
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2016
Adam decides to start writing horror stories after being inspired by Stephen King; when Beverly finds out that the monster in Adam's story is based off of her, she makes him stay home on Halloween to rewrite the story to depict her in better light.
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7.6/10363 votes#6 - Recipe for Death II: Kiss The Cook
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2016
After learning of Murray's love of action movies, Adam uses the moment to garner the courage to ask his dad for money to film his own action film. But the production goes from bad to worse when Barry goes missing for playing the lead, and an unlikely replacement steps in. Meanwhile, Erica takes Beverly to go clothes shopping. When a situation at the hip store goes awry, Erica decides to make her own version of the popular outfit she wants -using Beverly's own sweaters
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7.5/10373 votes#7 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T.
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2016
A mutual love of "Knight Rider" brings Murray and Uncle Marvin to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see the car K.I.T.T. in person. However, their bonding doesn't last long due to a slighted Adam. Meanwhile, Beverly's Turkey Day plans go awry after she invites Bill and Lainey to celebrate the holiday
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7.3/10360 votes#8 - The Greatest Musical Ever Written
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2016
Barry starts to make fun of Adam for wanting to join theater until he finds out that Adam and Lainey have been cast in roles that require them to kiss; Barry decides to sabotage the production by joining the stage crew.
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7.2/10354 votes#9 - Globetrotters
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2016
When Adam attends a Globetrotters game, he falls in love with the “theatrics” of the team and tries doing his own tricks on the court. But when he cuts together a video that makes Barry look like he lost a game to Adam and his friends, Barry demands a rematch, culminating in an epic battle at the school gym. Meanwhile, it’s Murray’s 50th birthday, and, despite his protests, Beverly throws yet another surprise party for him but gets more than she bargained for.
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7.4/10350 votes#10 - Han Ukkah Solo
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2016
After finding out there is only going to be one Hanukkah song in the Holiday Pageant, Beverly convinces Erica to create the perfect song to bring some excitement to the holiday. Erica sees her shot to break into the music business while Barry does his best to prove he too can be a hit maker with music. Meanwhile, Adam’s childlike wonder with movies and entertainment is called into question when things he loved as a child aren’t as good as he remembers.
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7.6/10354 votes#11 - O Captain! My Captain!
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2017
Beverly substitutes for Barry’s chemistry class in hopes to inspire students in the same way as Mr. Keating from “Dead Poets Society,” much to Barry’s embarrassment. When Beverly refuses to give Barry special treatment, Murray pushes Barry to work hard and prove to her that he can get a good grade. Meanwhile, after accidentally embarrassing Emmy by reading a note about her in class, Adam enlists Erica’s help to be a better friend.
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7.7/10360 votes#12 - Snow Day
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2017
Adam and Barry learn about Murray's fear of snow when a snow day cancels school; the boys try to exploit Murray's weakness for their own ends and take advantage of him; Beverly find's Erica's college application.
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7.2/10343 votes#13 - Agassi
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2017
Adam feels like he's losing his best friend, Chad, so he attempts to join the tennis team. When Chad picks Dave Kim as his partner, Adam vows to take him down with Barry in a tennis match, changeling Andre Agassi. Meanwhile, with the help of Beverly, Erica deals with her post-break up depression just in time for Valentine's Day.
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8.0/10362 votes#14 - The Spencer's Gift
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2017
When both Barry and Erica gets jobs working at Spencer’s Gifts, Erica gets jealous at how good of an employee Barry is. Meanwhile, Muray is thrilled that two of his children have jobs, so he insists that Adam gets one, despite Beverly’s adamancy that he should focus on filmmaking,
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7.9/10370 votes#15 - So Swayze It’s Crazy
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2017
Beverly is on a mission to transform Adam into a teenage heartthrob after a local kid talent agent insists he’s only right for nerd roles. Meanwhile, Barry decides to go punk and Murray attempts to become more involved in Erica’s life, but it backfires.
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8.1/10401 votes#16 - The Kara-te Kid
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2017
Inspired by the "Karate Kid" films, Adam and the other Adam Goldberg face off in a karate match to settle once and for all a long-running feud. Barry and Adam go to Uncle Marvin for training, but the only thing they learn is how to clean an apartment. Meanwhile, when Erica and Geoff's relationship becomes public, they realize that they aren't the good guys.
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7.6/10338 votes#17 - Deadheads
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2017
Barry feels threatened when school deadhead Matt starts hanging out with the JTP and soon finds himself kicked out of the group when he becomes too controlling. Back at home, Adam uses a curse word which sends Beverly into a tail spin, even though she curses all of the time. To curb everyone’s behavior, a swear jar is created, with the money going to a vacation of the winner’s choice.
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7.5/10330 votes#18 - Baré
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2017
While Erica receives her college acceptance letters, Barry decides to become a doctor and looks at schools with good medical programs; Lainey announces that she is going to a school without a medical program, making Barry rethink his idea.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10351 votes#19 - A Night to Remember
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2017
The Goldberg kids have big plans on prom night, all of which go awry. The night includes Barry's big romantic gestures for Lainey; Erica's attempt to go to prom with Geoff; and Adam being asked out by a nerdy but cute junior.
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7.6/10334 votes#20 - The Dynamic Duo
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2017
Barry feels left out, so he tries to create a divide between the relationship of Adam and Pops, while they debate the merits of a movie; Erica intentionally messes up her.
Director: Kevin Smith
Writer: N/A
7.4/10310 votes#21 - Fonzie Scheme
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2017
When Murray is honored as one of Jenkintown’s top businessmen, his plaque is hung on a wall with all of the other honorees. And soon Beverly is dismayed to learn he has no discernable hobbies, and her attempts to help him find some backfire. Meanwhile, Barry creates a scheme stealing golf carts, but the situation goes awry and Erica comes to save the day.
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7.5/10342 votes#22 - The Day After the Day After
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2017
After TV movie “The Day After” airs, Barry takes matters into his own hands by attempting to convince Murray to build an underground bunker. When he says no, Barry tries one last attempt at getting Murray to change his mind. Meanwhile, Erica and Adam give over-the-top Mother’s Day gifts before making important requests to Beverly, but it ultimately backfires.
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7.3/10307 votes#23 - Jedi Master Adam Skywalker
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/2017
As the school year comes to a close, Barry and Erica wonder what they’ll be voted for in the yearbook and pressure Adam – who’s on staff – to see the rough layout before it goes to print. But when they accidentally delete it, mass panic ensues and messes up Adam’s relationship with Jackie. Meanwhile, Murray is annoyed when Marvin comes to visit for money, but Beverly convinces him to help Marvin out with a plan, because he’s family.
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8.0/10339 votes#24 - Graduation Day
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/17/2017
Graduation Day is quickly approaching, and Erica cannot wait to get out of the house, until it dawns on her how much Beverly's love means to her. She attempts to delay her graduating so she can stay home. Later, Barry has plans for him and Lainey, but they turn to dust. Meanwhile, Dana makes a surprise visit just as Adam and Jackie officially become a couple.
Director: Kevin Smith
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 4
Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 4!
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Network:ABC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Breakfast Club" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 435 votes. Directed by David Katzenberg and written by Marc Firek, it aired on 9/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "I Heart Video Dating".