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The Goldbergs S9E2 — Horse Play
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The Goldbergs•Season 9•Episode 2

Horse Play

6.9/10 · 266 votesSep 29, 202122 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 9•−0.1 vs season avg

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Adam is distraught to discover he's been wait-listed at NYU while his girlfriend, Brea, has been accepted. Adam courts the NYU dean of admissions, hoping she will change her mind on his deferral.

Directed byLew Schneider
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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

Hayley Orrantia

Erica Goldberg

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Adam Goldberg (voice)

Sam Lerner

Sam Lerner

Geoff Schwartz

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Lew Schneider

Lew Schneider

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Episode Summary

"Horse Play" is episode 2 of The Goldbergs season 9. It scored 6.9/10 from 266 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Lew Schneider, it aired on September 29, 2021.

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