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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 5

Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
    8.8/10(633 votes)

    S5:E12

    Erica warns Geoff about going to dinner with her family to celebrate her birthday, but he insists. Upon arrival, it’s apparent this will be no ordinary dinner out. By evening’s end, Geoff hits his breaking point.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  2. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 - Parents Just Don't Understand
    7.9/10(370 votes)

    S5:E9

    Adam and Barry decide to write a song like the iconic “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and call it “Dads Just Don’t Care.” When they don’t get the reaction they expect from Murray, the boys take appropriate steps to make amends. Meanwhile, Beverly keeps calling Erica in college but she wants space from her mom. Beverly is forced to take drastic measures to change that.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 5 - Jackie Likes Star Trek
    7.8/10(378 votes)

    S5:E5

    After Adam and Jackie disagree over their Halloween costumes, Murray teaches Adam to be a shell of a man to keep Jackie happy; however, it backfires quickly also causing an issue for Murray and Beverly.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  4. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 10 - We Didn't Start the Fire
    7.8/10(373 votes)

    S5:E10

    Erica tells Beverly she is going to spend the first night of Hanukkah with Geoff and his family; Beverly worries and starts a competition for who hosts the best Hanukkah party; Barry seeks advice from Pops on how to be cool.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Daisy Gardner

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  5. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 21 - Spaceballs
    7.8/10(338 votes)

    S5:E21

    Adam tries to start a Mel Brooks club after he sees the movie "Spaceballs," and Jackie mistakes his club advertisement for political satire and puts it in the school paper. Meanwhile, when Beverly and Pops come up for parents weekend at school, Erica plans on telling them an important decision she has made, but Murray surprises them and tags along.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Aaron Kaczander

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 11 - The Goldberg Girls
    7.7/10(388 votes)

    S5:E11

    Afraid she’ll be all alone in her old age, Beverly attempts to bond with other moms to form their own group like the TV show “The Golden Girls,” while Erica gets annoyed at Geoff’s romantic gestures, almost causing them to break up.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Mark Firek

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 1 - Weird Science
    7.6/10(414 votes)

    S5:E1

    Beverly and Murray move Erica into college where her roommate is also named Erica. Later, Beverly has a hard time letting go and ends up sleeping over in the dorm, much to Erica’s dismay. Meanwhile, Adam tries to give Barry the perfect girlfriend, even trying to build one like in the movie “Weird Science,” as he embarks into his senior year.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 2 - Hogan Is My Grandfather
    7.6/10(374 votes)

    S5:E2

    Adam is assigned a term paper on a great person in history, and he decides to make a movie about his grandfather but finds all of Pop’s war stories mundane. Pops takes matters into his own hands and decides to tell more exciting stories based on an old television series. Meanwhile, Erica returns home to confront Beverly for over-mothering her. Murray insists Beverly teach Erica and Barry basic life skills, but she worries Erica and Barry will be too independent.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Marc Firek

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 3 - Goldberg on the Goldbergs
    7.6/10(373 votes)

    S5:E3

    Beverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his own brother Coach Nick, so she intervenes prompting Nick to face off with Rick. Adam and Barry join in, each one siding with one of the coaches. After a fight breaks out, Beverly points out to Adam and Barry this could be them as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship long distance.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 15 - Adam Spielberg
    7.6/10(350 votes)

    S5:E15

    Adam loves director Steven Spielberg so much and decides to film an original script he wrote about Indiana Jones and his passion for directing is called into question. Meanwhile, Murray and Barry make a bet about whether or not a cheesesteak sandwich in New Jersey is the best one ever.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 6 - Girl Talk
    7.5/10(349 votes)

    S5:E6

    When The Ottoman Empire’s business declines due to a new furniture competitor, Adam offers to make Murray a commercial starring Marvin, but things go awry when Marvin’s actions mess up the original plan. Meanwhile, Beverly offers to help Barry as he keeps striking out as he attempts to get a girl at school.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Stephen Basilone

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 7 - A Wall Street Thanksgiving
    7.5/10(348 votes)

    S5:E7

    During the holiday, Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry and the JTP to invest their money with him. Meanwhile, Erica tells Geoff she is in debt and gets swept up in the family investment. Later, Beverly invites 50 people over for a Thanksgiving potluck instead of stressing out cooking for the family.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Lauren Bans

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 8 - The Circling of Driving Again
    7.5/10(338 votes)

    S5:E8

    It's a complete disaster when Murray takes Adam out for a driving lesson and they learn something new about Pops in the process. Meanwhile, Erica has a hard time making friends at her school and turns down a toga party invitation. When Barry arrives for a weekend visit, he quickly thrives on the social scene, easily making friends, unlike his sister. But a little pep talk by Barry helps Erica finally enjoy college.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  14. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 22 - Let's Val Kilmer This Car
    7.5/10(335 votes)

    S5:E22

    When Lainey moves back to town, Barry asks her to the prom; but when she says no, he plans a senior prank with Principal Ball's car to get out of going. Meanwhile, Erica tells Murray she has made a final decision about her future in college, and he is furious and insists she pay her own way for rent and food.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writers:Hans Rodionoff, Adam Olsen, Matthew Edsall

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 4 - Revenge O' The Nerds
    7.4/10(354 votes)

    S5:E4

    With the children growing up, Beverly decides to reinvent herself and quits being a substitute teacher. She decides to focus her energy on going to night school so she can eventually own her own business. Murray doesn't like change or things costing money, so he convinces her to get a perm instead. Meanwhile, Erica struggles to balance her academic and social life in college and needs Adam's assistance.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Jennifer Irwin

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  16. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 13 - The Hooters
    7.4/10(349 votes)

    S5:E13

    Adam tries to be funny in class but ends up distracting his woodshop teacher, who nearly injures himself when his tie is cut off so Murray grounds him. Meanwhile, Geoff and Beverly try to become more cultured so Erica will remain close when she decides she wants to attend a Phillip Glass concert but, in the end, they learn something surprising about Erica's taste in music. 80s band Hooters makes a special appearance.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Brian Hennelly

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  17. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 16 - The Scrunchie Rule
    7.4/10(350 votes)

    S5:E16

    When Beverly gets a glimpse into a soon-to-be empty nest, she replaces her kids with the Mellor brothers, nursing Coach Mellor back to health after falling off the rope climb. Meanwhile, Erica and her college roommate get on each other’s nerves in their dorm room, especially when Valley Erica puts a scrunchie on the door and kicks Erica out.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 18 - MTV Spring Break
    7.4/10(336 votes)

    S5:E18

    Hoping to get the true spring break experience, Erica and Barry visit Pops in Florida, yet it’s nothing how they expected. Meanwhile, Adam tells the truth to Beverly and Murray but then gets a surprising reaction.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Matt Mira

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 19 - Flashy Little Flashdancer
    7.4/10(337 votes)

    S5:E19

    After seeing "Flashdance," Beverly decides to take up dance with the Frentas and is rejected when the family doesn't support her after telling them she is going to be in a recital. Meanwhile, when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy, so he sets out to be cooler which backfires.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Erik Weiner

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 14 - Hail Barry
    7.3/10(344 votes)

    S5:E14

    Barry joins the football team but is quickly benched by Coach Mellor due to his lack of playing ability. He convinces himself the coach is testing him; but when Barry realizes the truth of his playing ability, Adam helps his brother understand there are other ways he can contribute to the team. Meanwhile, Beverly designs jackets that she tries to get Murray and Erica to sell when a national TV channel won’t.

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 17 - Colors
    7.2/10(327 votes)

    S5:E17

    Barry enlists the JTP to help him break up Beverly's group of friends so Barry can have all the attention but soon realizes he made a major mistake when Beverly gets into a fight with her friends. Meanwhile, Adam’s attempts to trick Murray into loving theater backfires.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 20 - The Opportunity of a Lifetime
    7.1/10(334 votes)

    S5:E20

    Barry gets the chance to throw the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game and believes this is his chance to play professionally, but it's anything but. Meanwhile, Erica makes an important decision about her future in college.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Dinner with the Goldbergs" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 633 votes. Directed by Joanna Kerns and written by Andrew Secunda, it aired on 1/10/2018. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Parents Just Don't Understand".