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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When Erica and Barry receive the same grade in class, Erica knows something's up and finds out something very interesting about her brother. Meanwhile, Beverly gets involved to help Adam win his crush as a date for the upcoming Cupid Couples' Skate at William Penn Academy.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 280 votes.
Mother and son have a bonding experience when Beverly buys a bicycle for Adam just like the one from “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” while Barry and Erica turn Murray’s furniture store into an after-hours lounge for college students.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 275 votes.
Adam and Brea's relationship is going well until Beverly's over-involvement causes them to fake a breakup. Meanwhile, Lainey is back in Jenkintown which throws Barry for a loop regarding his blossoming relationship with Ren.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 239 votes.
Adam gets a surprise from his past -- his first love Dana; Barry and Erica are off to college, but realize they have nowhere on campus to live.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 358 votes.
Erica, Barry, Geoff and the JTP go on a spring break trip and things are not what they expect. Meanwhile, Adam questions if college is for him when his test scores are not as good as he was hoping for.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 260 votes.
While at school, Erica attempts to fool Beverly into thinking Parents Weekend has been rescheduled to Parents Thursday so the family won’t attend. Meanwhile, William Penn is doing “Romeo & Juliet,” the perfect play for Adam to romance Dana until someone else gets the leading lady.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 321 votes.
Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland before Erica and Barry go off to college; Erica worries about her relationship with Geoff when he tells her they need to talk.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 395 votes.
Beverly Goldberg (Wendi McLendon-Covey) is famous in her own home for making delicious, and thoroughly unhealthy, dishes for her family to enjoy, but when she tries to get her recipes published as a cookbook, no one seems interested.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 293 votes.
Adam is torn between following Beverly's rules when it comes to off-campus lunch or going to the mall food court with his friends. Meanwhile, after using Barry's college ID to get food at the dorm, Geoff goes overboard and becomes the "student" Barry wishes he could be.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 274 votes.
Hoping to outdo the Kremp family, Beverly decides the Goldbergs must do an even better family holiday card; a prank war with Barry and JTP quickly spirals out of control.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 288 votes.
Beverly's patience with Pop Pop is put to the test due to his endless Thanksgiving demands; Barry and Erica are ready to return home for the holiday, but Uncle Marvin accidentally drives them to Pittsburgh.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 318 votes.
Despite Beverly's insistence, Adam and Murray don't want to go on a camping trip, so father and son create a film faking it, but their wilderness experience backfires when the Kremps come over for dinner.?Meanwhile, Erica joins an all-girl a cappella group and learns an important lesson after taking over the group.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 267 votes.
Adam questions his career path of filmmaking when "the other Adam" moves back from Los Angeles and warns him making it big in Hollywood isn't easy. Meanwhile, the JTP house is in shambles, and Geoff becomes the home manager as they know how much he loves to please and can't say no.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 282 votes.
Geoff struggles to keep his living arrangement with Erica and Barry a secret from Beverly during game night, while Adam goes to his guidance teacher for a lesson in being cool so he can get closer to a new girl in chemistry class.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 295 votes.
Adam and Brea decide to go to prom together, but when Adam worries he won't be Prom King, Beverly's actions jeopardize the event. Meanwhile, Barry teaches Erica how to be compassionate and caring when Geoff's dad is in the hospital.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 229 votes.
