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The Worst Episodes of The Goldbergs

Every episode of The Goldbergs ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Goldbergs!

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...
Genres:FamilyComedy
Network:ABC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Eracism" is the worst rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 5.3/10 based on 431 votes. Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Jonathan M. Howard, Peter Dirksen, it aired on 11/25/2020. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "If You Build It".

  • Eracism
    5.3/10431 votes
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    #1 - Eracism

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2020

    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.

    Director: Eric Dean Seaton

    Writer: Jonathan M. Howard, Peter Dirksen

  • If You Build It
    6.2/10251 votes
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    #2 - If You Build It

    Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022

    With everyone living back at home, the house is full of Goldberg chaos and also ... Goldberg stuff, which is driving pregnant Erica bonkers and leads her to enlist Beverly's help in clearing things out for the baby. Meanwhile, Adam and Barry are forced to share a bedroom to make room for the baby nursery. Adam can't handle how insufferable Barry is, so he comes up with the ultimate prank to get back at him.

    Director: Lew Schneider

    Writer: Elizabeth Beckwith

  • Flowers for Barry
    6.3/10132 votes
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    #3 - Flowers for Barry

    Season 10 Episode 19 - Aired 4/12/2023

    Beverly discovers the complicated world of adult relationships is filled with minefields when she opens her mind to dating. Meanwhile, Barry discovers a new passion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Steve Weekend
    6.5/10194 votes
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    #4 - The Steve Weekend

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2022

    When Erica and Geoff plan a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at the beach, Barry finds himself face-to-face with his ex-girlfriends and their current boyfriends - causing him to spiral in his attempt to stand out during the festivities. Meanwhile, Adam decides to intervene when Lou takes over planning the wedding video, ultimately bringing the families together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • That's A Schwartz Man
    6.5/10180 votes
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    #5 - That's A Schwartz Man

    Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2022

    With both sides of the family eager for answers on Geoff and Erica's pregnancy, they decide to keep their baby's sex a surprise. However, a sonagram finding from Lou Schwartz might provide an unexpected discovery. Meanwhile, Adam recruits Glascott to help his mother cope with his departure for NYU; but when he later has a change of heart about heading off to college, he sources a job as the personal assistant to a special celebrity to help lessen the blow when news of his deferred enrollment is delivered to Beverly.  

    Director: Lew Schneider

    Writer: N/A

  • Moms Need Other Moms
    6.5/10143 votes
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    #6 - Moms Need Other Moms

    Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2023

    Erica's world opens when she befriends another young mom; Barry and Adam team up for a money-making performance inspired by a kooky '80s educational entertainer.

    Director: Nicole Treston Abranian

    Writer: Aaron Kaczander

  • The Crush
    6.5/10140 votes
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    #7 - The Crush

    Season 10 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2023

    Barry makes an impulsive decision and finds himself caught in a lie; Beverly's infatuation with a potential "special someone" causes a roller coaster of emotions.

    Director: Christine Lakin

    Writer: N/A

  • An Itch Like No Other
    6.6/10196 votes
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    #8 - An Itch Like No Other

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2021

    Mr. Glascott moves in next door and slowly goes from friendly neighbor to cluelessly intrusive, until Beverly comes up with a plan to occupy his time with a new friend. Barry lands in urgent care with a case of poison ivy in a compromising area - his rear end, testing Erica and Geoff's parenting skills.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wedding
    6.6/10225 votes
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    #9 - The Wedding

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2022

    After learning no one made the deposit on the wedding venue, Geoff scrambles to help fix the oversight before Beverly finds out; and to make matters worse, a weather advisory threatens a major storm is imminent which could jeopardize the entire event on the landmark 200th episode.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Man of the House
    6.6/10157 votes
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    #10 - Man of the House

    Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2022

    With everyone preoccupied with the new baby on the way, Erica's graduation is met with lackluster enthusiasm from Beverly and Geoff. Meanwhile, Adam's new job is in jeopardy and Barry tries to be the new man of the house.

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: Vanessa McCarthy

  • DKNY
    6.6/10159 votes
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    #11 - DKNY

    Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2022

    In homage to the classic Halloween movies of the '80s, Geoff's terror over Beverly controlling all baby-care duties turns into a jump-scare-filled comedic thriller. Meanwhile, Adam is excited to spend Halloween visiting Dave Kim at NYU; however, his feelings change when he discovers that Dave Kim has reinvented himself.

    Director: Jason Blount

    Writer: Elizabeth Beckwith

  • Rhinestones And Roses
    6.6/10158 votes
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    #12 - Rhinestones And Roses

    Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2022

    The country music craze hits the town, and everyone is line dancing; Adam scores a new job, but his lack of time to spend with Pop-Pop results in some comically disastrous outcomes.

    Director: Princess Monique

    Writer: David Guarascio

  • Worst Grinch Ever
    6.6/10170 votes
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    #13 - Worst Grinch Ever

    Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2022

    Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

    Director: Lew Schneider

    Writer: Vanessa McCarthy

  • Blade Runner: The Musical
    6.6/10152 votes
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    #14 - Blade Runner: The Musical

    Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2023

    Adam's creative funk is revitalized by a new job in the arts, but his overzealous management style causes Beverly to do something unthinkable! Meanwhile, as a young father, Geoff finds it difficult to relate to the JTP.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Uptown Boy
    6.6/10133 votes
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    #15 - Uptown Boy

    Season 10 Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2023

    With Erica at a crossroads about her future, she draws inspiration from Baby Boom and crafts a plan to "have it all." Meanwhile, Adam remakes the "Uptown Girl" music video, meets Carmen's father and learns to be more of a "downtown man.".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quaker Warden
    6.7/10221 votes
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    #16 - Quaker Warden

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2021

    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.

    Director: Vernon Davidson

    Writer: Erik Weiner

  • The Downtown Boys
    6.7/10181 votes
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    #17 - The Downtown Boys

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • School-ercise
    6.7/10166 votes
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    #18 - School-ercise

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/2022

    When Beverly steps in for PE coach at William Penn Academy, Adam reluctantly takes her Jazzercise class. He is surprised to find enjoyment in it, until Beverly suffers an embarrassing incident - causing Adam the ultimate humiliation. Brea steps in to show Adam his mother's good intentions and he ultimately comes to her defense. Meanwhile, Barry and Geoff find themselves both up for the same medical internship - causing conflict in their budding friendship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jenkintown After Dark
    6.7/10166 votes
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    #19 - Jenkintown After Dark

    Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022

    Despite promising to keep distance from Brea so they can each establish themselves at college, Adam calls her, sending Beverly into a tailspin. Meanwhile, Joanne lands a coveted job at a posh Philly law firm and Barry takes full advantage of the perks of her new gig, blinding him from the reality of the situation.  

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: N/A

  • The Better Annie
    6.7/10138 votes
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    #20 - The Better Annie

    Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2023

    Adam, excite to introduce Carmen to his family, is shocked by a former incident between her and one of his siblings; Geoff helps Pop-Pop improve his roommate status.

    Director: Christine Lakin

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Shack
    6.7/10127 votes
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    #21 - Love Shack

    Season 10 Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/2023

    At Pop-Pop's old apartment, Adam discovers an item from the past and realizes they have more in common than he thought; Erica and Geoff search for a place to enjoy a moment alone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bev to the Future
    6.7/10185 votes
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    #22 - Bev to the Future

    Season 10 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2023

    When Adam takes Beverly to her high school reunion, a la "Back to the Future," he tries to end a reality where she winds up with the wrong man. Meanwhile, Barry and Joanne make a surprising decision to prove the seriousness of their relationship.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Mike Sikowitz

  • Animal House
    6.8/10282 votes
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    #23 - Animal House

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019

    Barry decides to rush a fraternity; Beverly and Murray get closer to being empty nesters.

    Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer: Bill Callahan

  • The Kissing Bandits
    6.8/10178 votes
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    #24 - The Kissing Bandits

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2022

    Upon their return home from college orientation, Adam and Brea each confess a secret that could affect the future of their relationship. Meanwhile, Barry and Beverly openly admit their love of ice-dancing and explore their shared passion together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Theft Scooter
    6.8/10164 votes
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    #25 - Grand Theft Scooter

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 4/20/2022

    Beverly decides to join Adam and Brea on their much-anticipated beachside vacation in Miami to take of care of Pops' possessions at his Florida condominium. Meanwhile, Barry's celebratory joy after acing the MCAT is short-lived after Erica becomes the local hero when she saves a man from choking at the mall food court.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A