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The Goldbergs S7E20 — The Return of the Formica King
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The Goldbergs•Season 7•Episode 20

The Return of the Formica King

7.2/10 · 264 votesApr 15, 202022 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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Business rival and nemesis "Formica" Mike attempts to make an offer Murray can't refuse by buying Ottoman Empire. Meanwhile, Adam offers Ms. Cinoman his and Erica's original show when William Penn cannot secure the rights to a well-known spring musical to stage.

Directed byLea Thompson
Written byAaron Kaczander
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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

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Patton Oswalt

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Lea Thompson

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Episode Summary

"The Return of the Formica King" is episode 20 of The Goldbergs season 7. It scored 7.2/10 from 264 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Lea Thompson and written by Aaron Kaczander, it aired on April 15, 2020.

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