The Goldbergs

10 Best Episodes of The Goldbergs - Season 4

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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The Goldbergs - S4E1

#15 - Breakfast Club (Season 4 - Episode 1)

Adam works on his new persona for the first day of high school that he hopes will up his coolness level. Meanwhile, Beverly gets her teaching certification to become a substitute teacher. But when she is demoted to sub-janitor, she sends the Goldberg kids to a Saturday detention.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 1121 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E5

#14 - Stefan King (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 984 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E4

#13 - Crazy Calls (Season 4 - Episode 4)

After getting their first-ever answering machines, Murray and Pop-Pop wage a message war on one another. Fed up, Erica, Barry and Pops try to stop the fighting by offering a trip to a hockey game as an olive branch. Meanwhile, Adam finally finds a lunch-time home with some lovable geeks in the computer room, but Beverly worries about his social standing and intervenes.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 1031 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E7

#12 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T. (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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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

The episode was rated 7.81 from 999 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E15

#11 - So Swayze It’s Crazy (Season 4 - Episode 15)

Beverly is on a mission to transform Adam into a teenage heartthrob after a local kid talent agent insists he’s only right for nerd roles. Meanwhile, Barry decides to go punk and Murray attempts to become more involved in Erica’s life, but it backfires.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1056 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E13

#10 - Agassi (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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Adam feels like he's losing his best friend, Chad, so he attempts to join the tennis team. When Chad picks Dave Kim as his partner, Adam vows to take him down with Barry in a tennis match, changeling Andre Agassi. Meanwhile, with the help of Beverly, Erica deals with her post-break up depression just in time for Valentine's Day.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 965 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E18

#9 - Baré (Season 4 - Episode 18)

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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1023 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E14

#8 - The Spencer's Gift (Season 4 - Episode 14)

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When both Barry and Erica gets jobs working at Spencer’s Gifts, Erica gets jealous at how good of an employee Barry is. Meanwhile, Muray is thrilled that two of his children have jobs, so he insists that Adam gets one, despite Beverly’s adamancy that he should focus on filmmaking,

The episode was rated 7.84 from 1023 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E17

#7 - Deadheads (Season 4 - Episode 17)

Barry feels threatened when school deadhead Matt starts hanging out with the JTP and soon finds himself kicked out of the group when he becomes too controlling. Back at home, Adam uses a curse word which sends Beverly into a tail spin, even though she curses all of the time. To curb everyone’s behavior, a swear jar is created, with the money going to a vacation of the winner’s choice.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 1027 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E11

#6 - O Captain! My Captain! (Season 4 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 972 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E16

#5 - The Kara-te Kid (Season 4 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 1076 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E21

#4 - Fonzie Scheme (Season 4 - Episode 21)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 977 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E6

#3 - Recipe for Death II: Kiss The Cook (Season 4 - Episode 6)

After learning of Murray's love of action movies, Adam uses the moment to garner the courage to ask his dad for money to film his own action film. But the production goes from bad to worse when Barry goes missing for playing the lead, and an unlikely replacement steps in. Meanwhile, Erica takes Beverly to go clothes shopping. When a situation at the hip store goes awry, Erica decides to make her own version of the popular outfit she wants -using Beverly's own sweaters

The episode was rated 7.89 from 1051 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E19

#2 - A Night to Remember (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 1041 votes.

The Goldbergs - S4E24

#1 - Graduation Day (Season 4 - Episode 24)

Graduation Day is quickly approaching, and Erica cannot wait to get out of the house, until it dawns on her how much Beverly's love means to her. She attempts to delay her graduating so she can stay home. Later, Barry has plans for him and Lainey, but they turn to dust. Meanwhile, Dana makes a surprise visit just as Adam and Jackie officially become a couple.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 848 votes.

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