The Goldbergs

The Goldbergs

7.5/10
ABC Ended Comedy • Family

10 Seasons · 229 Episodes · Premiered September 24, 2013 · Ended May 3, 2023

Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky and movie obsessed youngest child 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. Mom Beverly is a classic "smother," an overbearing, overprotective matriarch who loves her delicious kids, but still rules this brood with 100% authority and zero sense of boundaries. Dad Murray is gruff and sometimes oblivious, parenting with half his attention span but all his heart. Sister Erica is popular and terrifying, doing her best to cover up that she's the smartest of the clan. Barry is a passionate dreamer, who maybe dreams a little too big and who always gets the short end of the stick. Adam is the youngest, a camera-wielding future director who's navigating first love, and growing up with his family. Rounding out the family is beloved grandfather Al "Pops" Solomon, the wild man of the clan, a shameless Don Juan who's learning as much from his family as he teaches them.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

23 episodes
E01
Circle of Driving
Wed, Sep 25 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
In the premiere episode, "The Circle of Driving," Barry wakes on his birthday expecting to get a car, but is disappointed at the kitchen table when Beverly says that he's not ready for that responsibility and gives him something else that shocks him. Pops complicates matters by giving Barry the car he wants, but Beverly instantly makes her father take the car back. Meanwhile, Adam seeks Pop's advice on his crush at the local diner.
E02
Daddy Daughter Day
Wed, Oct 2 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Just as a new school year begins, Murray and Erica's family tradition of spending the first Saturday together roller-skating is in jeopardy since Erica has turned into a moody teenager and believes the activity is juvenile. Once at the rink, things take a turn for the worse that neither father nor daughter could have foreseen. Meanwhile, Beverly takes Adam shopping for new school clothes and is dismayed when Pops has other plans.
E03
Mini Murray
Wed, Oct 9 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
After Barry pleads for money to purchase a very expensive item, Beverly says he must earn the money himself so Murray suggests he go to work at the Ottoman Empire furniture store with him. Barry soon learns being a salesman is very different than what he expected. Meanwhile, Adam and Pops attend an R-rated movie without telling anyone and they struggle to keep it secret from Beverly.
E04
Why're You Hitting Yourself?
Wed, Oct 16 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
While fighting over the remote control, Adam reaches a defining moment in his relationship with Barry when they accidentally discover a "channel between the channels" that appears on television. Will anyone else find out? Meanwhile, Beverly grows tired of seeing so many women with Pops and soon mettles in on her father's dating life.
E05
The Ring
Wed, Oct 23 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
While cleaning out the garage, Adam, Erica and Barry come across a box of letters written by Murray to a woman named Anita. The kids soon learn more about the mystery woman and get the shock of their lives when they learn how Murray's romantic past is currently linked to Beverly. Meanwhile, Adam has fallen hard for his neighbor and Pops tells him to man up and make his move.
E06
Who Are You Going to Telephone?
Wed, Oct 30 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Beverly loves Halloween, but is disappointed when all of the kids choose not to celebrate the holiday with her. Adam wants to hang out with some 8th grade students, while Barry and Erica decide to attend a high school senior's party, and Beverly takes an unusual step to convince a girl Barry has a crush on to date him. Meanwhile, Adam learns of his plans for the evening from his new "friends" and contemplates what to do next.
E07
Call Me When You Get There
Wed, Nov 6 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
When Barry receives his first driver's license, Beverly lays out the rules about using the car, including the most important... "Call me when you get there!" After Barry disobeys his mother and gets in trouble, he takes Erica's advice to not tell the truth about his whereabouts - no matter where he is - the next time he calls home... but it backfires.
E08
The Kremps
Wed, Nov 13 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
The Goldbergs meet their new neighbors, the Kremps, an all-American family, very well put together and seemingly perfect. Beverly invites them over for a BBQ and gets no response. But nobody says no to Beverly Goldberg! When the Kremps eventually come over as a result of Beverly's insistent urging, the afternoon turns into a frenzy, resulting in an outcome no one saw coming.
E09
Stop Arguing and Start Thanking
Wed, Nov 20 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Murray awaits for his brother Marvin to visit for Thanksgiving. Beverly suggests Murray take it easy on Marvin, but Murray disagrees since his brother always makes the holiday stressful for the family. But when he arrives, there's a big surprise in store and Murray knows all won't end well.
E10
Shopping
Wed, Dec 4 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Beverly can't resist a good sale, even if it is something the family doesn't really need. Murray tells Beverly to stop her bargain hunting despite her protests that she is saving the family money in the long run. So when Erica gets a job at the local department store, Beverly's dream comes true and Erica's nightmare begins. Meanwhile, Pops takes Barry and Adam to the racetrack for an afternoon of fun.
E11
Kara-Te
Wed, Dec 11 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Barry decides to sign up for the school's holiday talent show but is bummed when the school doesn't approve karate as a talent. Beverly is livid and brow beats the teacher in charge to change his mind. After the family watches Barry's routine, everyone wonders whether he will be able to pull off the performance... or crack under pressure. Meanwhile, Erica gets coerced from Pops to also perform in the talent show, but will she?.
E12
You're Under Foot
Wed, Jan 8 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Pops has grown bored with his day to day life so with a little help from Beverly, Murray convinces him to come to the store with him. Before long, Pops criticizes Murray on how he does business. Things come to a head when Pops makes a decision that affects the Ottoman Empire. Meanwhile, Adam is excited Dana Caldwell comes over to study for the first time and gets some questionable family advice from Erica and Barry, much to Beverly's dismay.
E13
The Other Smother
Wed, Jan 15 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
As Beverly networks for Barry and Erica at the college fair, she bumps into her nemesis, Betsy Rubenstone, who acts like she owns the place. Beverly aspires for her kids to be better than Betsy's, so she has a plan up her sleeve for Barry. Meanwhile, Murray takes Adam to the local video store, but video clerk Andre won't let them rent a movie until they pay a late fee for a video he claims they never returned, much to Adam's dismay.
E14
You Opened the Door
Wed, Jan 22 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
When Adam and Dana decide to attend their first school dance together, Beverly makes a huge deal out of it and decides she has to help chaperone the event. To prepare for the big night, Adam goes to his mother for advice but soon regrets his decision. Likewise, Dana's mom has plans to attend the dance. The mothers' behavior surprises everyone. Do Adam and Dana stand a chance to have a good time? Meanwhile, Murray talks with Barry about the "birds and the bees" which goes awry.
E15
Muscles Mirsky
Wed, Feb 5 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Beverly and Erica come to an agreement about trusting one another after Erica plays a prank with her "smother" regarding a fake entry in her diary. However, their deal is soon off when Erica sneaks off to a college party, and the situation goes awry. It is Beverly who comes to the rescue when Erica needs her most. Meanwhile, Adam and tomboy and best friend Emmy's relationship is called into question when Barry tells him that men and women can't be just friends.
E16
Goldbergs Never Say Die!
Wed, Mar 5 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Adam is obsessed with the movie "The Goonies" and when Beverly's mother's jewelry goes missing, he bands together Erica, Barry and his friends Emmy Mirksy, Dana Caldwell and Chad Kremp to look for the missing treasure, just like the film.
E17
Lame Gretzky
Wed, Mar 12 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Even though he is terrible, Adam tries his best at ice hockey and hopes to impress Murray. Likewise, Murray works hard to show he enjoys watching Adam make home movies. Later, after starting a fight on the ice during a game, Adam gets suspended from playing hockey and admits to Murray his real intentions. Meanwhile, Beverly drives Erica crazy about her S.A.T.s.
E18
For Your Own Good
Wed, Mar 19 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
From wearing the same shoes to always eating a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast, Murray is a creature of habit in and around the house. When Beverly changes his favorite easy chair with something new and "better," he flips out. So he repays the favor to Beverly by removing the oven in the kitchen so she can cook food in the "better" microwave. Soon, it becomes a heated game of back and forth between the couple as more things around the house get changed. Will they reach a breaking point and get their lives back to "normal?" Meanwhile, Adam is being bullied on the school bus by eighth grader JC Spink and looks to Barry to come to his rescue.
E19
The President's Fitness Test
Wed, Apr 2 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Adam is terrified of the upcoming Presidential Physical fitness test so Beverly decides to write him a note to get out of the test. The plan backfires when the gym teacher declares the only way to excuse Adam is a Presidential pardon and soon finds Beverly on a mission. Meanwhile, Erica's French pen pal Fanny comes to visit and Barry begs Erica to help him learn French to impress her.
E20
You're Not Invited
Wed, Apr 9 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Adam is very excited for his laser tag birthday party since he plans to invite Dana for the first time. But Barry thinks the theme is childish and agrees to help Adam organize a secret make out party in the basement. When Erica finds out, she tells a panic-stricken Beverly but Murray cannot be bothered to help stop the party from happening. Meanwhile, Pops and Murray are captivated by the opening of Al Capone's safe on television.
E21
The Age of Darkness
Wed, Apr 30 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
"The Age of Darkness - Despite her best efforts, Beverly is crushed when she cannot console Erica when her boyfriend, Drew Kremp, dumps her. So Murray steps in to help his daughter. Meanwhile, Barry is obsessed with a new arcade game and continually asks Pops for money to play. When he takes the situation to a desperate level involving Adam, an intervention is planned.
E22
A Wrestler Named Goldberg
Wed, May 7 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
Murray and Pops convince Barry to come up with an elaborate lie about him joining the wrestling team so an overprotective Beverly is duped. When the truth comes out and backfires, Beverly takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Adam convinces Erica to take him to the local premiere of "Return of the Jedi" but she flakes to hang out with her friends. When Erica sees his disappointment, she makes good on her original promise with a plan.
E23
Livin' on a Prayer
Wed, May 14 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min
When Murray learns his high school free throw record has been broken, he begrudgingly attends a banquet as the guest of honor. Reliving his glory years, his school spirit is re-energized until he is mocked by the crowd. Elsewhere at home, Barry decides to throw a party where he quickly loses the spotlight and it is up to Erica's friend Lainey to help him get it back, on the season finale of "The Goldbergs," TUESDAY, MAY 13 on the ABC Television Network.

Season 2

24 episodes

Season 3

24 episodes

Season 4

24 episodes

Season 5

22 episodes

Season 6

23 episodes

Season 7

23 episodes

Season 8

22 episodes

Season 9

22 episodes

Season 10

22 episodes

Cast

Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg
Sean Giambrone
Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg
Hayley Orrantia
Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg
Troy Gentile
Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg
Jeff Garlin
Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg
Sam Lerner
Sam Lerner as Geoff Schwartz
George Segal
George Segal as Albert "Pops" Solomon
Amanda Michalka
Amanda Michalka as Lainey Lewis
Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows as John Glascott
Bryan Callen
Bryan Callen as Rick Mellor
Rachel Crow
Rachel Crow as Felicia
Nia Long
Nia Long as Lucy Somers

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