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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 6

Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 6!

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Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 19 - 8-Bit Goldbergs
    7.9/10(316 votes)

    S6:E19

    Adam is thrilled when he has to design his own video game for school, so he turns to his family for inspiration. Meanwhile, Beverly is worried about Pops’ gambling and ropes Bill Lewis into her latest scheme.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Lauren Bans

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  2. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 16 - There Can Be Only One Highlander Club
    7.8/10(331 votes)

    S6:E16

    Despite Beverly wanting the two boys to bond, Adam and Johnny Atkins compete for the head of the Highlander Club at school. Meanwhile, Barry tries to keep him and JTP from the same fate of Murray falling out of touch with his high school friends.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writers:Alison Rich, Donielle Muransky

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 5 - Mister Knifey-Hands
    7.7/10(415 votes)

    S6:E5

    Despite Beverly’s wishes, Jackie’s parents allow Adam to watch “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and a disagreement between the families ensues. But Beverly dreams of facing off with horror icon Freddy Krueger, which teaches her an important lesson about her son’s relationship with Jackie. Meanwhile, Erica realizes she’s not as popular as she once was as she starts hanging out at William Penn Academy despite the fact she’s no longer a student there.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  4. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 10 - Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer
    7.6/10(332 votes)

    S6:E10

    Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Aaron Kaczander

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  5. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 8 - The Living Room: A 100% True Story
    7.5/10(325 votes)

    S6:E8

    Barry realizes that as a future doctor, he should be more concerned about Murray's health, so he enlists the Jenkintown Posse and Coach Mellor to help get his father in shape. Meanwhile, Beverly is horrified to learn that Erica and Adam don't want any of the priceless heirlooms in her fancy, never-really-used living room.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Lauren Bans

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 12 - The Pina Colada Episode
    7.5/10(326 votes)

    S6:E12

    Murray and Geoff team up to pull Beverly, Barry and Erica out of their shared misery that Lainey has left town. Adam’s dread of gym class is amplified when Coach Mellor’s brother, Coach Nick, arrives and uses fear as a motivator. Meanwhile, Coach Mellor prepares for the next step of his life.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 14 - Major League'd
    7.5/10(318 votes)

    S6:E14

    Adam is initially terrified when he and his friends are recruited to the William Penn Academy baseball team, but he quickly catches on to Principal Ball's master plan. A short-sighted Barry is in denial about his pitching skills. Meanwhile, Geoff's dad interferes in his relationship with Erica.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 21 - I Lost on Jeopardy!
    7.5/10(289 votes)

    S6:E21

    Having become obsessed with game shows since leaving college, Erica tries out for “Jeopardy!” Meanwhile, a new crush for Barry comes to light, prompting him to realize he might not be over Lainey.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writers:Chris Bishop, Alex Barnow

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 23 - Breakin'
    7.5/10(288 votes)

    S6:E23

    When Adam unintentionally lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, the brothers join together to throw the greatest breakdancing battle in the history of William Penn. Geoff's stress levels are at an all-time high, so Erica makes an adult decision and plans for them to follow the Grateful Dead all summer. Finally, it's the end of an era when the JTP graduates from high school.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writers:Adam F. Goldberg, Susan Cinoman

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 1 - Sixteen Candles
    7.4/10(379 votes)

    S6:E1

    It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. The situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 4 - Hersheypark
    7.4/10(339 votes)

    S6:E4

    Adam discovers Beverly has been manipulating him with guilt letters when he tells his mother he doesn’t want her to chaperone the school trip to Hershey Park. Meanwhile, after attending Career Night, Geoff realizes he doesn’t want to be an eye doctor like his father.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 11 - The Wedding Singer
    7.4/10(392 votes)

    S6:E11

    Barry and Lainey’s wedding date is right around the corner, and Beverly is in her element as she tries to make everything perfect for her schmoopie’s big day. Geoff is concerned about Adam’s shortcomings as a wedding videographer. Meanwhile, Barry begins to have second thoughts.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Rachel Sweet

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 7 - Bohemian Rap City
    7.3/10(338 votes)

    S6:E7

    Adam’s obsession with toys is cause for concern for Beverly and Murray, and they try to distract him with a new hobby. Meanwhile, the Dropouts’ decide to audition for “Star Search,” but their egos threaten the band’s future.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  14. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 13 - I Coulda Been a Lawyer
    7.3/10(303 votes)

    S6:E13

    Beverly decides their street needs another stop sign and pleads her case to the city comptroller. Barry panics when he realizes he's neglected his college applications, but the situation only gets worse once Murray is involved. Meanwhile, Erica struggles with her career choice.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Stephen Basilone

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 15 - My Valentine Boy
    7.3/10(319 votes)

    S6:E15

    With Geoff's help, Erica and Valley Erica find a new band member to replace Lainey, but Barry convinces Geoff the new band member is trying to steal Erica from him. Meanwhile, Adam and Murray try to out-gift each other so that neither of them has to go to Valentine's Day dinner with Beverly.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Matt Mira

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  16. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 18 - The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook
    7.3/10(307 votes)

    S6:E18

    Beverly and Adam team up to do a mother-son cooking show on public access television; and when Barry ruins the one college letter of recommendation he is able to get, Murray must step in to help.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Hans Rodionoff

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  17. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 22 - Mom Trumps Willow
    7.3/10(277 votes)

    S6:E22

    After Adam decides to see "Willow" instead of spending Mother's Day with Beverly, he must find a way to get back into her smothering good graces. Meanwhile, Barry is tired of his status as middle child and fights Erica for his right to the college of his choice.

    Director:Vernon Davidson
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 3 - RAD!
    7.2/10(352 votes)

    S6:E3

    Erica thinks all of her singing dreams are going to come true when she lands a job at the new karoke bar in town. But when she’s tasked with bringing in more customers, will Erica regret turning to Beverly for help? Meanwhile, Murray tries to teach Barry and Lainey how to be financially responsible adults.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 9 - Bachelor Party
    7.2/10(321 votes)

    S6:E9

    Barry thinks he wants a wild, adult bachelor party; but he ultimately realizes Adam’s idea of a party to celebrate his brother as a bachelor is more his speed. Meanwhile, Murray never spends money on himself, so Beverly surprises him with an expensive sports car.

    Director:Christine Lakin
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 2 - You Got Zuko'd
    7.1/10(375 votes)

    S6:E2

    Adam’s girlfriend, Jackie, is back after spending her summer at NYU; she has changed so much, it’s almost like she’s a whole different person. After receiving some not-so-great romantic advice from his loved ones, Adam takes drastic measures to hold on to his relationship. Meanwhile, Beverly is not happy with Lainey’s less-than-ideal domestic skills and decides to teach her future daughter-in-law a thing or two.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 6 - Fiddler
    7.1/10(324 votes)

    S6:E6

    Murray becomes an overzealous stage parent when he learns Adam has no interest in the school production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Meanwhile, Beverly can’t seem to keep from interfering with Erica’s latest career plan.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 17 - Our Perfect Strangers
    7.1/10(321 votes)

    S6:E17

    Erica, Barry and Adam are not happy when their distant relative Gleb visits from Russia, until they realize he can make their lives so much easier. Meanwhile, Beverly starts working on her cookbook, which causes tension with the Frentas.

    Director:Kevin Smith
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 20 - This Is This Is Spinal Tap
    7.1/10(292 votes)

    S6:E20

    The Dropouts are thrilled when they book a gig at a Flyers charity carnival, and Adam uses the opportunity to make his very first rockumentary. Since Barry doesn't want to miss out on the fun, he forces his way into the band, despite his sister's objections. Meanwhile, Beverly's concerns about Murray's health push him to the limit.

    Director:Ryan Krayser
    Writers:Adam Olsen, Rachel Sweet

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"8-Bit Goldbergs" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 316 votes. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and written by Lauren Bans, it aired on 3/20/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "There Can Be Only One Highlander Club".