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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 these were his wonder years and he faced them armed

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    The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 7 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T.
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    #1 - 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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  2. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 9 - Globetrotters
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    #2 - 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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  3. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 16 - The Kara-te Kid
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    #3 - 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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  4. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 18 - Baré
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    #4 - 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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  5. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 19 - A Night to Remember
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    #5 - 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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  6. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 20 - The Dynamic Duo
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    #6 - 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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  7. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 21 - Fonzie Scheme
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    #7 - 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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  8. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 22 - The Day After the Day After
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    #8 - 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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  9. The Goldbergs Season 4 Episode 23 - Jedi Master Adam Skywalker
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    #9 - 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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  10. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 2 - Hogan Is My Grandfather
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    #10 - 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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  11. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 3 - Goldberg on the Goldbergs
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    #11 - 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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  12. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 4 - Revenge O' The Nerds
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    #12 - 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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  13. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 5 - Jackie Likes Star Trek
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    #13 - 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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  14. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 8 - The Circling of Driving Again
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    #14 - 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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  15. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 - Parents Just Don't Understand
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    #15 - 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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  16. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 11 - The Goldberg Girls
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    #16 - 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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  17. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
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    #17 - 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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  18. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 13 - The Hooters
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    #18 - 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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  19. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 14 - Hail Barry
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    #19 - Hail Barry

    S5:E14

    Barry joins the football team but is quickly benched by Coach Mellor due to his lack of playing ability. He convinces himself the coach is testing him; but when Barry realizes the truth of his playing ability, Adam helps his brother understand there are other ways he can contribute to the team. Meanwhile, Beverly designs jackets that she tries to get Murray and Erica to sell when a national TV channel won’t.

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 15 - Adam Spielberg
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    #20 - Adam Spielberg

    S5:E15

    Adam loves director Steven Spielberg so much and decides to film an original script he wrote about Indiana Jones and his passion for directing is called into question. Meanwhile, Murray and Barry make a bet about whether or not a cheesesteak sandwich in New Jersey is the best one ever.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 17 - Colors
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    #21 - Colors

    S5:E17

    Barry enlists the JTP to help him break up Beverly's group of friends so Barry can have all the attention but soon realizes he made a major mistake when Beverly gets into a fight with her friends. Meanwhile, Adam’s attempts to trick Murray into loving theater backfires.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 18 - MTV Spring Break
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    #22 - MTV Spring Break

    S5:E18

    Hoping to get the true spring break experience, Erica and Barry visit Pops in Florida, yet it’s nothing how they expected. Meanwhile, Adam tells the truth to Beverly and Murray but then gets a surprising reaction.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Matt Mira

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 19 - Flashy Little Flashdancer
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    #23 - Flashy Little Flashdancer

    S5:E19

    After seeing "Flashdance," Beverly decides to take up dance with the Frentas and is rejected when the family doesn't support her after telling them she is going to be in a recital. Meanwhile, when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy, so he sets out to be cooler which backfires.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Erik Weiner

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 20 - The Opportunity of a Lifetime
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    #24 - The Opportunity of a Lifetime

    S5:E20

    Barry gets the chance to throw the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game and believes this is his chance to play professionally, but it's anything but. Meanwhile, Erica makes an important decision about her future in college.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Alex Barnow

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 21 - Spaceballs
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    #25 - Spaceballs

    S5:E21

    Adam tries to start a Mel Brooks club after he sees the movie "Spaceballs," and Jackie mistakes his club advertisement for political satire and puts it in the school paper. Meanwhile, when Beverly and Pops come up for parents weekend at school, Erica plans on telling them an important decision she has made, but Murray surprises them and tags along.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Aaron Kaczander

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ho-ly K.I.T.T." is the worst rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lea Thompson and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/16/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Globetrotters".