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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 2 - Hogan Is My Grandfather
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    #1 - 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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  2. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 3 - Goldberg on the Goldbergs
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    #2 - 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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  3. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 4 - Revenge O' The Nerds
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    #3 - 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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  4. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 5 - Jackie Likes Star Trek
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    #4 - 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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  5. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 8 - The Circling of Driving Again
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    #5 - 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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  6. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 - Parents Just Don't Understand
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    #6 - 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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  7. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 11 - The Goldberg Girls
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    #7 - 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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  8. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner with the Goldbergs
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    #8 - 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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  9. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 13 - The Hooters
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    #9 - 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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  10. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 14 - Hail Barry
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    #10 - 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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  11. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 15 - Adam Spielberg
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    #11 - 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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  12. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 17 - Colors
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    #12 - 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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  13. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 18 - MTV Spring Break
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    #13 - 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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  14. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 19 - Flashy Little Flashdancer
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    #14 - 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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  15. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 20 - The Opportunity of a Lifetime
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    #15 - 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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  16. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 21 - Spaceballs
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    #16 - 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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  17. The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 22 - Let's Val Kilmer This Car
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    #17 - Let's Val Kilmer This Car

    S5:E22

    When Lainey moves back to town, Barry asks her to the prom; but when she says no, he plans a senior prank with Principal Ball's car to get out of going. Meanwhile, Erica tells Murray she has made a final decision about her future in college, and he is furious and insists she pay her own way for rent and food.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writers:Matthew Edsall, Hans Rodionoff, Adam Olsen

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  18. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 2 - You Got Zuko'd
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    #18 - You Got Zuko'd

    S6:E2

    Adam’s girlfriend, Jackie, is back after spending her summer at NYU; she has changed so much, it’s almost like she’s a whole different person. After receiving some not-so-great romantic advice from his loved ones, Adam takes drastic measures to hold on to his relationship. Meanwhile, Beverly is not happy with Lainey’s less-than-ideal domestic skills and decides to teach her future daughter-in-law a thing or two.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:David Guarascio

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  19. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 3 - RAD!
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    #19 - RAD!

    S6:E3

    Erica thinks all of her singing dreams are going to come true when she lands a job at the new karoke bar in town. But when she’s tasked with bringing in more customers, will Erica regret turning to Beverly for help? Meanwhile, Murray tries to teach Barry and Lainey how to be financially responsible adults.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  20. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 4 - Hersheypark
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    #20 - Hersheypark

    S6:E4

    Adam discovers Beverly has been manipulating him with guilt letters when he tells his mother he doesn’t want her to chaperone the school trip to Hershey Park. Meanwhile, after attending Career Night, Geoff realizes he doesn’t want to be an eye doctor like his father.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  21. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 5 - Mister Knifey-Hands
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    #21 - Mister Knifey-Hands

    S6:E5

    Despite Beverly’s wishes, Jackie’s parents allow Adam to watch “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and a disagreement between the families ensues. But Beverly dreams of facing off with horror icon Freddy Krueger, which teaches her an important lesson about her son’s relationship with Jackie. Meanwhile, Erica realizes she’s not as popular as she once was as she starts hanging out at William Penn Academy despite the fact she’s no longer a student there.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Andrew Secunda

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  22. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 6 - Fiddler
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    #22 - Fiddler

    S6:E6

    Murray becomes an overzealous stage parent when he learns Adam has no interest in the school production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Meanwhile, Beverly can’t seem to keep from interfering with Erica’s latest career plan.

    Director:Jason Blount
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  23. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 7 - Bohemian Rap City
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    #23 - Bohemian Rap City

    S6:E7

    Adam’s obsession with toys is cause for concern for Beverly and Murray, and they try to distract him with a new hobby. Meanwhile, the Dropouts’ decide to audition for “Star Search,” but their egos threaten the band’s future.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Chris Bishop

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  24. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 8 - The Living Room: A 100% True Story
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    #24 - The Living Room: A 100% True Story

    S6:E8

    Barry realizes that as a future doctor, he should be more concerned about Murray's health, so he enlists the Jenkintown Posse and Coach Mellor to help get his father in shape. Meanwhile, Beverly is horrified to learn that Erica and Adam don't want any of the priceless heirlooms in her fancy, never-really-used living room.

    Director:Lew Schneider
    Writer:Lauren Bans

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  25. The Goldbergs Season 6 Episode 12 - The Pina Colada Episode
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    #25 - The Pina Colada Episode

    S6:E12

    Murray and Geoff team up to pull Beverly, Barry and Erica out of their shared misery that Lainey has left town. Adam’s dread of gym class is amplified when Coach Mellor’s brother, Coach Nick, arrives and uses fear as a motivator. Meanwhile, Coach Mellor prepares for the next step of his life.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hogan Is My Grandfather" is the worst rated episode of "The Goldbergs". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lew Schneider and written by Marc Firek, it aired on 10/4/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Goldberg on the Goldbergs".