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The Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 8

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Every episode of The Goldbergs Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Goldbergs Season 8!

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...
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  1. 8.1/10(247 votes)

    #1 - The Proposal

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    S8:E22

    Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.

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  2. 7.6/10(240 votes)

    #2 - Couple Off

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    S8:E16

    When Barry and Joanne crash Erica and Geoff's peaceful weekend camping trip, they end up in a competition to see who is the better couple, causing some unexpected shifts in relationships. After learning that Brea thinks Adam has an easy, privileged life, Adam seeks to prove her wrong by getting a job but quickly learns she might be right.

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    Director:Lea Thompson
  3. 7.5/10(214 votes)

    #3 - Alligator Schwartz

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    S8:E21

    In the 1980s, geeky Adam uses a video camera to document the antics of his overprotective mother, stern father and two older siblings.

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  4. 7.4/10(323 votes)

    #4 - Airplane!

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    S8:E1

    Beverly surprises the family with an end-of-summer vacation to Miami with the flight down resembling the classic film, and Geoff accidentally spills to Erica the real reason for the trip.

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  5. 7.4/10(235 votes)

    #5 - Love Triangle

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    S8:E14

    As Adam's girlfriend, Brea, heads to visit her cousin at the University of Virginia (UVA), Beverly projects her own insecurity onto Adam, convincing him to do a grand gesture to prevent Brea from choosing UVA for college. Meanwhile, when Geoff asks Erica to go to the local Nancy Glass talk show with him, a disappointed Barry teams up with Geoff's sister Joanne to change his mind.

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  6. 7.3/10(256 votes)

    #6 - Cocoon

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    S8:E9

    Beverly enlists the help of Erica, who has recently declared pre-law as her major, to sue her cookbook publisher after finding her book in the bargain bin at a bookstore. Meanwhile, Adam and Pops bond while taking a trip on the wild.

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  8. 7.3/10(214 votes)

    #7 - The Dating Game

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    S8:E18

    Trying to move on from their breakup, Erica goes on a date with a guy from the coffee shop while Geoff ends up on an episode of "The Dating Game," which winds up making things even more difficult for them both. Meanwhile, Beverly is thrilled to learn that Murray has spontaneously purchased a shore house until she realizes it's not quite the luxury home she imagined.

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    Director:Ryan Krayser
  9. 7.3/10(213 votes)

    #8 - Poker Night

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    S8:E20

    In order to take her mind off of her heartbreak, Erica takes a trip to Los Angeles to see her best friend; after getting caught taking part in an underground poker game, Adam gets sentenced to Pop-Pop duty, which turns out better than expected.

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  10. 7.2/10(241 votes)

    #9 - Geoff's New Hat

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    S8:E10

    When Beverly realizes that she and Murray are not quite as in sync as they once were after a game night with the very-much-in-love Dolores and Bill, Beverly convinces Murray to get a hot tub to spend time together. Geoff tries out a new look for himself.

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  11. 7.2/10(214 votes)

    #10 - Daddy Daughter Day 2

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    S8:E19

    Following Erica and Geoff’s breakup, Murray decides to take Erica out on a daddy-daughter date to cheer her up. Meanwhile, Adam is excited to participate in the school senior prank until his conscience catches up with him and he enlists Beverly’s help to get him out of it.

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  12. 7.1/10(262 votes)

    #11 - It's All About Comptrol

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    S8:E3

    Geoff and Erica realize they are in different places in college; Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life as she seeks political office as the city comptroller.

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  13. 7.1/10(272 votes)

    #12 - Bill's Wedding

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    S8:E4

    Bill is getting married and Beverly and Jane have only 24 hours to plan it. Meanwhile, a fortune teller at the wedding reception could change the future for Adam, Erica and Barry's romantic life.

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  14. 7.1/10(250 votes)

    #13 - Dee-Vorced

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    S8:E5

    Beverly's meddling in Adam's relationship with Brea leads to a confrontation with her divorced mother, Vicki. Meanwhile, Barry struggles to reunite the JTP following his breakup with Ren.

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  15. 7.1/10(259 votes)

    #14 - Hanukkah on the Seas

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    S8:E7

    Pop-Pop surprises the family with an ill-advised winter cruise to Canada. Meanwhile, Erica stirs up holiday trouble at home on an all-new Hanukkah-themed episode.

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    Director:Jason Blount
  16. 7.1/10(241 votes)

    #15 - Bevy's Big Murder Mystery Party

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    S8:E8

    Inspired by his obsession, Adam helps Beverly plan a murder mystery party for the family. Meanwhile, Erica, tasked with declaring her major, bumps up against Barry's cockiness as she considers going the pre-med route.

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  17. 7.1/10(217 votes)

    #16 - Who's Afraid of Brea Bee?

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    S8:E17

    After realizing there may be trouble in lovers' paradise for Erica and Geoff, Beverly involves herself in their relationship as well as Barry and Joanne's to make sure everyone stays together. Meanwhile, Adam and Brea are cast opposite of each other in the school play, but their excitement for one another's success grows dim when one starts to outshine the other onstage.

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  18. 7.0/10(272 votes)

    #17 - The Prettiest Boy in School

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    S8:E2

    Adam returns to William Penn Academy as a senior and wrestles with the fact that he is a cool kid and no longer a nerd while his original friend group isn’t as lucky. Meanwhile, Beverly attempts to have a more grown-up relationship with Erica and Barry before they head back to college.

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    Director:Lew Schneider
  19. 7.0/10(217 votes)

    #18 - Bever-lé

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    S8:E15

    When the NFL players go on strike and the football season is threatened, Barry gets concerned that he and Murray will no longer have anything to talk about which leads Barry to try out for the Eagles team himself. Against Erica's advice, Beverly decides to start selling a nutritional product from a sketchy company in an attempt to gain financial independence.

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  20. 6.9/10(227 votes)

    #19 - The Lasagna You Deserve

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    S8:E12

    Beverly enlists the help of Barry and Erica to teach Adam to be more assertive, but Adam feels guilty after taking it too far. Meanwhile, Murray resolves to be a better friend after learning that Vic doesn’t think he can confide in him.

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  21. 6.9/10(226 votes)

    #20 - Mr. Ships Ahoy

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    S8:E13

    As William Penn’s new Quaker Warden, Beverly is thrilled to have co-workers for the first time and sets out to make them all love her. To her dismay, it’s more difficult to win them over than she anticipated, as her reputation of being a difficult school parent precedes her. Meanwhile, Geoff competes in the “Mr. Ships Ahoy” beauty pageant to prove to Erica that he can be seen as desirable by other women.

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    Director:Lew Schneider
  22. 6.7/10(228 votes)

    #21 - Quaker Warden

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    S8:E11

    After realizing how little time Adam has left at William Penn, a sentimental Beverly decides to get more involved at the school, to Adam and Principal Ball’s dismay. In order to prevent her from intervening with Senior Skip Day, Adam and Principal Ball team up to put Beverly through an intense Quaker Warden training, which ends up backfiring.

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  23. 5.4/10(441 votes)

    #22 - Eracism

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    S8:E6

    Adam sets out to create a movie that will tackle racism but realizes he is out of his depth on the subject due to his sheltered upbringing. Meanwhile, Geoff is determined to teach Erica and Barry to become better people.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Proposal" is the best rated episode of "The Goldbergs" season 8. It scored 8.1/10 based on 247 votes. Directed by Lew Schneider and written by Chris Bishop, Alex Barnow, it aired on 5/19/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Couple Off".