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 these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Goldbergs" is "Eracism", rated 5.3/10 from 426 user votes. It was directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by Jonathan M. Howard, Peter Dirksen. "Eracism" aired on 11/25/2020 and is rated 0.8 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "If You Build It".
5.3/10 426 votes#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
6.1/10 247 votes#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
6.3/10 129 votes#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
6.5/10 191 votes#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
6.5/10 176 votes#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
6.5/10 153 votes#6 - 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
6.5/10 139 votes#7 - 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
6.5/10 136 votes#8 - 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
6.5/10 130 votes#9 - 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
6.6/10 193 votes#10 - 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
6.6/10 222 votes#11 - 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
6.6/10 153 votes#12 - 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
6.6/10 154 votes#13 - 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
6.6/10 166 votes#14 - 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
6.6/10 148 votes#15 - 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
6.7/10 218 votes#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
6.7/10 178 votes#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
6.7/10 163 votes#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
6.7/10 162 votes#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
6.7/10 134 votes#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
6.7/10 135 votes#21 - A Flyer's Path To Victory
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2023
When the Flyers make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, Barry implements superstitious protocols that the family must follow; per Geoff's request, Lou and Linda spend some quality time with Muriel.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 124 votes#22 - 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
6.7/10 181 votes#23 - 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
6.8/10 278 votes#24 - 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
6.8/10 175 votes#25 - 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