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The Worst Episodes of The Goldbergs

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 6 - Couples Costume
    5.8/10(450 votes)

    #1 - Couples Costume

    S3:E6

    Adam chooses to spend Halloween night with Dana rather than Beverly, who decides to teach her son a lesson about the dangers of the holiday. Adam regrets taking Barry and Erica's advice to visit a haunted house when he's expected to go back inside to find Dana's lost promise ring.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Goldbergs Season 1 Episode 4 - Why're You Hitting Yourself?
    5.9/10(596 votes)

    #2 - Why're You Hitting Yourself?

    S1:E4

    Barry and Adam bond over the discovery of a TV channel; Beverly involves herself in her father's dating life.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Goldbergs Season 3 Episode 16 - Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards
    6.0/10(392 votes)

    #3 - Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards

    S3:E16

    When Barry sees underdog Eddie the Eagle in the Olympics, he decides to popularize Ball Ball in order to gain respect at school. Meanwhile, Beverly catches wind that Murray's store sales are down and intervenes by selling the latest furniture craze….

    Director:Jonathan Corn
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 5 - Stefan King
    6.0/10(413 votes)

    #4 - Stefan King

    S4:E5

    Adam decides to start writing horror stories after being inspired by Stephen King; when Beverly finds out that the monster in Adam's story is based off of her, she makes him stay home on Halloween to rewrite the story to depict her in better light.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 7 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T.
    6.0/10(396 votes)

    #5 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T.

    S4:E7

    A mutual love of "Knight Rider" brings Murray and Uncle Marvin to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see the car K.I.T.T. in person. However, their bonding doesn't last long due to a slighted Adam. Meanwhile, Beverly's Turkey Day plans go awry after she invites Bill and Lainey to celebrate the holiday

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 8 - The Greatest Musical Ever Written
    6.0/10(384 votes)

    #6 - The Greatest Musical Ever Written

    S4:E8

    Barry starts to make fun of Adam for wanting to join theater until he finds out that Adam and Lainey have been cast in roles that require them to kiss; Barry decides to sabotage the production by joining the stage crew.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 9 - Globetrotters
    6.0/10(378 votes)

    #7 - Globetrotters

    S4:E9

    When Adam attends a Globetrotters game, he falls in love with the “theatrics” of the team and tries doing his own tricks on the court. But when he cuts together a video that makes Barry look like he lost a game to Adam and his friends, Barry demands a rematch, culminating in an epic battle at the school gym. Meanwhile, it’s Murray’s 50th birthday, and, despite his protests, Beverly throws yet another surprise party for him but gets more than she bargained for.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 11 - O Captain! My Captain!
    6.0/10(379 votes)

    #8 - O Captain! My Captain!

    S4:E11

    Beverly substitutes for Barry’s chemistry class in hopes to inspire students in the same way as Mr. Keating from “Dead Poets Society,” much to Barry’s embarrassment. When Beverly refuses to give Barry special treatment, Murray pushes Barry to work hard and prove to her that he can get a good grade. Meanwhile, after accidentally embarrassing Emmy by reading a note about her in class, Adam enlists Erica’s help to be a better friend.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 12 - Snow Day
    6.0/10(381 votes)

    #9 - Snow Day

    S4:E12

    Adam and Barry learn about Murray's fear of snow when a snow day cancels school; the boys try to exploit Murray's weakness for their own ends and take advantage of him; Beverly find's Erica's college application.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 16 - The Kara-te Kid
    6.0/10(431 votes)

    #10 - The Kara-te Kid

    S4:E16

    Inspired by the "Karate Kid" films, Adam and the other Adam Goldberg face off in a karate match to settle once and for all a long-running feud. Barry and Adam go to Uncle Marvin for training, but the only thing they learn is how to clean an apartment. Meanwhile, when Erica and Geoff's relationship becomes public, they realize that they aren't the good guys.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 18 - Baré
    6.0/10(352 votes)

    #11 - Baré

    S4:E18

    While Erica receives her college acceptance letters, Barry decides to become a doctor and looks at schools with good medical programs; Lainey announces that she is going to a school without a medical program, making Barry rethink his idea.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 19 - A Night to Remember
    6.0/10(373 votes)

    #12 - A Night to Remember

    S4:E19

    The Goldberg kids have big plans on prom night, all of which go awry. The night includes Barry's big romantic gestures for Lainey; Erica's attempt to go to prom with Geoff; and Adam being asked out by a nerdy but cute junior.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 20 - The Dynamic Duo
    6.0/10(355 votes)

    #13 - The Dynamic Duo

    S4:E20

    Barry feels left out, so he tries to create a divide between the relationship of Adam and Pops, while they debate the merits of a movie; Erica intentionally messes up her.

    Director:Kevin Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 21 - Fonzie Scheme
    6.0/10(331 votes)

    #14 - Fonzie Scheme

    S4:E21

    When Murray is honored as one of Jenkintown’s top businessmen, his plaque is hung on a wall with all of the other honorees. And soon Beverly is dismayed to learn he has no discernable hobbies, and her attempts to help him find some backfire. Meanwhile, Barry creates a scheme stealing golf carts, but the situation goes awry and Erica comes to save the day.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 22 - The Day After the Day After
    6.0/10(362 votes)

    #15 - The Day After the Day After

    S4:E22

    After TV movie “The Day After” airs, Barry takes matters into his own hands by attempting to convince Murray to build an underground bunker. When he says no, Barry tries one last attempt at getting Murray to change his mind. Meanwhile, Erica and Adam give over-the-top Mother’s Day gifts before making important requests to Beverly, but it ultimately backfires.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 23 - Jedi Master Adam Skywalker
    6.0/10(326 votes)

    #16 - Jedi Master Adam Skywalker

    S4:E23

    As the school year comes to a close, Barry and Erica wonder what they’ll be voted for in the yearbook and pressure Adam – who’s on staff – to see the rough layout before it goes to print. But when they accidentally delete it, mass panic ensues and messes up Adam’s relationship with Jackie.  Meanwhile, Murray is annoyed when Marvin comes to visit for money, but Beverly convinces him to help Marvin out with a plan, because he’s family.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 2 - Hogan Is My Grandfather
    6.0/10(370 votes)

    #17 - Hogan Is My Grandfather

    S5:E2

    Adam is assigned a term paper on a great person in history, and he decides to make a movie about his grandfather but finds all of Pop’s war stories mundane. Pops takes matters into his own hands and decides to tell more exciting stories based on an old television series. Meanwhile, Erica returns home to confront Beverly for over-mothering her. Murray insists Beverly teach Erica and Barry basic life skills, but she worries Erica and Barry will be too independent.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Marc Firek

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 3 - Goldberg on the Goldbergs
    6.0/10(370 votes)

    #18 - Goldberg on the Goldbergs

    S5:E3

    Beverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his own brother Coach Nick, so she intervenes prompting Nick to face off with Rick. Adam and Barry join in, each one siding with one of the coaches. After a fight breaks out, Beverly points out to Adam and Barry this could be them as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship long distance.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 4 - Revenge O' The Nerds
    6.0/10(351 votes)

    #19 - Revenge O' The Nerds

    S5:E4

    With the children growing up, Beverly decides to reinvent herself and quits being a substitute teacher. She decides to focus her energy on going to night school so she can eventually own her own business. Murray doesn't like change or things costing money, so he convinces her to get a perm instead. Meanwhile, Erica struggles to balance her academic and social life in college and needs Adam's assistance.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Jennifer Irwin

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 5 - Jackie Likes Star Trek
    6.0/10(375 votes)

    #20 - Jackie Likes Star Trek

    S5:E5

    After Adam and Jackie disagree over their Halloween costumes, Murray teaches Adam to be a shell of a man to keep Jackie happy; however, it backfires quickly also causing an issue for Murray and Beverly.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 8 - The Circling of Driving Again
    6.0/10(333 votes)

    #21 - The Circling of Driving Again

    S5:E8

    It's a complete disaster when Murray takes Adam out for a driving lesson and they learn something new about Pops in the process. Meanwhile, Erica has a hard time making friends at her school and turns down a toga party invitation. When Barry arrives for a weekend visit, he quickly thrives on the social scene, easily making friends, unlike his sister. But a little pep talk by Barry helps Erica finally enjoy college.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 - Parents Just Don't Understand
    6.0/10(365 votes)

    #22 - Parents Just Don't Understand

    S5:E9

    Adam and Barry decide to write a song like the iconic “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and call it “Dads Just Don’t Care.” When they don’t get the reaction they expect from Murray, the boys take appropriate steps to make amends. Meanwhile, Beverly keeps calling Erica in college but she wants space from her mom. Beverly is forced to take drastic measures to change that.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 11 - The Goldberg Girls
    6.0/10(383 votes)

    #23 - The Goldberg Girls

    S5:E11

    Afraid she’ll be all alone in her old age, Beverly attempts to bond with other moms to form their own group like the TV show “The Golden Girls,” while Erica gets annoyed at Geoff’s romantic gestures, almost causing them to break up.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Mark Firek

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
    6.0/10(623 votes)

    #24 - Dinner with the Goldbergs

    S5:E12

    Erica warns Geoff about going to dinner with her family to celebrate her birthday, but he insists. Upon arrival, it’s apparent this will be no ordinary dinner out. By evening’s end, Geoff hits his breaking point.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 13 - The Hooters
    6.0/10(344 votes)

    #25 - The Hooters

    S5:E13

    Adam tries to be funny in class but ends up distracting his woodshop teacher, who nearly injures himself when his tie is cut off so Murray grounds him. Meanwhile, Geoff and Beverly try to become more cultured so Erica will remain close when she decides she wants to attend a Phillip Glass concert but, in the end, they learn something surprising about Erica's taste in music. 80s band Hooters makes a special appearance.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Brian Hennelly

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Couples Costume" is the worst rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 5.8/10 based on 450 votes. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/28/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Why're You Hitting Yourself?".