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The Goldbergs S9E16 — The Downtown Boys
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The Goldbergs•Season 9•Episode 16

The Downtown Boys

6.7/10 · 209 votesMar 16, 202222 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 9•−0.3 vs season avg

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Barry and his friends try to reclaim their youth by forming a boy band, but they quickly learn they aren't kids anymore. Meanwhile, Adam has the keys to Erica's downtown apartment but realizes he's not cut out for city life.

Directed byMatt Mira
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Wendi McLendon-Covey

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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Erica Goldberg

Patton Oswalt

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Adam Goldberg (voice)

Sam Lerner

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Geoff Schwartz

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Matt Mira

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Episode Summary

"The Downtown Boys" is episode 16 of The Goldbergs season 9. It scored 6.7/10 from 209 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Matt Mira, it aired on March 16, 2022.

Next: E17 · The Strangest Affair Of All TimeBest of Season 9