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The Goldbergs S9E3 — Riptide Waters
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The Goldbergs•Season 9•Episode 3

Riptide Waters

7.1/10 · 237 votesOct 6, 202122 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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Mr.Glascott embarks on a mission to petition the neighborhood to close the local water park down, while Barry plots to thwart his efforts. Erica is faced with frustration as Beverly takes over her wedding planning.

Directed byJason Blount
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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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Jason Blount

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Episode Summary

"Riptide Waters" is episode 3 of The Goldbergs season 9. It scored 7.1/10 from 237 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Jason Blount, it aired on October 6, 2021.

Next: E4 · The William Penn YearsBest of Season 9