The Goldbergs

The Worst Episodes of The Goldbergs

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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...
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  1. 5.4/10(441 votes)

    #1 - Eracism

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    S8:E6

    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.

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  2. 6.2/10(260 votes)

    #2 - If You Build It

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    S10:E1

    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.

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  3. 6.5/10(202 votes)

    #3 - The Steve Weekend

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    S9:E14

    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.

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  4. 6.5/10(187 votes)

    #4 - That's A Schwartz Man

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    S10:E2

    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.  

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    Director:Lew Schneider
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  5. 6.5/10(143 votes)

    #5 - Flowers for Barry

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    S10:E19

    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.

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  6. 6.6/10(202 votes)

    #6 - An Itch Like No Other

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    S9:E5

    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.

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  8. 6.6/10(231 votes)

    #7 - The Wedding

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    S9:E15

    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.

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  9. 6.6/10(165 votes)

    #8 - Man of the House

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    S10:E4

    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.

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  10. 6.6/10(167 votes)

    #9 - DKNY

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    S10:E6

    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.

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  11. 6.6/10(179 votes)

    #10 - Worst Grinch Ever

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    S10:E10

    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.

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  12. 6.6/10(159 votes)

    #11 - Blade Runner: The Musical

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    S10:E11

    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.

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  13. 6.6/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Moms Need Other Moms

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    S10:E13

    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.

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  14. 6.6/10(149 votes)

    #13 - The Crush

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    S10:E15

    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.

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  15. 6.6/10(142 votes)

    #14 - Uptown Boy

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    S10:E20

    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.".

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  16. 6.7/10(228 votes)

    #15 - Quaker Warden

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    S8:E11

    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.

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  17. 6.7/10(188 votes)

    #16 - The Downtown Boys

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    S9:E16

    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.

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  18. 6.7/10(172 votes)

    #17 - School-ercise

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    S9:E18

    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.

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  19. 6.7/10(167 votes)

    #18 - Rhinestones And Roses

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    S10:E7

    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.

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  20. 6.8/10(286 votes)

    #19 - Animal House

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    S7:E4

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

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  21. 6.8/10(246 votes)

    #20 - Horse Play

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    S9:E2

    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.

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  22. 6.8/10(185 votes)

    #21 - The Kissing Bandits

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    S9:E12

    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.

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  23. 6.8/10(169 votes)

    #22 - Grand Theft Scooter

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    S9:E19

    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.

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  24. 6.8/10(174 votes)

    #23 - Jenkintown After Dark

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    S10:E3

    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.  

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  25. 6.8/10(164 votes)

    #24 - Another Turkey in the Trot

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    S10:E8

    It's Thanksgiving, and no one crushes Turkey Day like Beverly Goldberg; though, with the loss of Murray, this holiday feels a bit different. Geoff and Erica are stressed over the new baby; and, even more worrisome, an unexpected Goldberg relative arrives. With everyone highly suspicious of this unforeseen visitor, things are likely to go off the rails at any moment.

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  26. 6.8/10(147 votes)

    #25 - The Better Annie

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    S10:E16

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Eracism" is the worst rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored 5.4/10 based on 441 votes. Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Jonathan M. Howard, Peter Dirksen, it aired on 11/25/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "If You Build It".