The BEST episodes directed by Nicole Treston Abranian
#1 - Glory Days
Acapulco (2021) - Season 2 - Episode 3
Maximo gets swept up in a busy night with Isabel's family. Chad's fraternity brothers surprise him.
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#2 - Alligator Schwartz
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 8 - Episode 21
Erica fears that Geoff has moved on from their breakup and started dating someone else. Meanwhile, Adam decides to find Dave Kim a date to prom, once he remembers his pact with Dave that they won’t go to prom if they both don’t have dates.
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#3 - You Only Die Once, Or Twice, But Never Three Times
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 9 - Episode 10
Beverly creates a plan to save Formica Mike’s failing marriage, but her efforts quickly backfire. Meanwhile, Barry enlists Adam and friends to create a James Bond-themed home movie in his ongoing efforts to court Joanne, but her response leaves him with a bruised ego. Both Barry and Beverly learn valuable lessons in love.
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#4 - Love Is a Battlefield
Acapulco (2021) - Season 2 - Episode 4
On Valentine‘s Day, Maximo and Julia have to decorate a romantic suite together. Memo and Lorena beg Lupe to let them spend time alone.
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#5 - A Light Thanksgiving Nosh
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 9 - Episode 8
When Beverly learns that Linda Schwartz will host Thanksgiving this year, she becomes concerned that her role as family hostess — and more importantly as Erica’s mom — is threatened. Meanwhile, Pop-Pop surprises the family by showing up with a new “lady friend.”
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#6 - Sunday Chow-Fun Day
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 9 - Episode 20
With Adam’s graduation approaching, Beverly debates staying on as William Penn Academy’s Quaker Warden. Forever butting heads with Principal Ball, her choice also affects his decision to stay or not. Meanwhile, Erica tries to get out of the Schwartzes’ longstanding tradition of dinner together every Sunday and the subsequent household chores. She soon realizes the importance of finding balance between the demands of family and marriage.
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#7 - Grand Theft Scooter
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 9 - Episode 19
Beverly decides to join Adam and Brea on their much-anticipated beachside vacation in Miami to take of care of Pops’ possessions at his Florida condominium. Meanwhile, Barry’s celebratory joy after acing the MCAT is short-lived when Erica saves a man from choking at the mall food court and becomes a local hero.
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#8 - Private Dancer
Acapulco (2021) - Season 3 - Episode 4
In an attempt to relieve Julia's work stress, Maximo invites her to dinner. Esteban realizes Sara has a hidden talent. Nora makes a big step.
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#9 - Two-Timing Goldbergs
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 10 - Episode 14
After a month of seeing one another and some preconceived notions, Adam and Carmen discuss the status of their “adult” relationship. Meanwhile, an old friend of Erica’s visits town.
#10 - Dead Man’s Party
Acapulco (2021) - Season 3 - Episode 3
Don Pablo comes to Maximo with a task that puts his training to the test. Julia faces a tough decision over whether to be honest with Nora.
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#11 - Moms Need Other Moms
The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 10 - Episode 13
Erica’s world opens when she befriends another young mom. Meanwhile, Barry and Adam team up for a money-making performance inspired by a kooky ‘80s educational entertainer.