The BEST episodes of The Goldbergs (2013) season 5

Every episode of The Goldbergs (2013) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Goldbergs (2013) season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Adam Spielberg
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7.98
639 votes

#1 - Adam Spielberg

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/7/2018

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.

Directors: David Katzenberg
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The Scrunchie Rule
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7.97
572 votes

#2 - The Scrunchie Rule

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/21/2018

When Beverly gets a glimpse into a soon-to-be empty nest, she replaces her kids with the Mellor brothers, nursing Coach Mellor back to health after falling off the rope climb. Meanwhile, Erica and her college roommate get on each other’s nerves in their dorm room, especially when Valley Erica puts a scrunchie on the door and kicks Erica out.

Directors: David Katzenberg
Writer: Chris Bishop
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Let's Val Kilmer This Car
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7.96
547 votes

#3 - Let's Val Kilmer This Car

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2018

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.

Directors: David Katzenberg
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We Didn't Start the Fire
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7.89
716 votes

#4 - We Didn't Start the Fire

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2017

Erica informs Beverly that she plans to spend the first night of Hanukkah with Geoff and his family, which leads Beverly to worry and begin a competition for the best Hanukkah party; Barry turns to Pops for advice on how to be cool.

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Flashy Little Flashdancer
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7.88
606 votes

#5 - Flashy Little Flashdancer

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2018

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.

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Dinner with the Goldbergs
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7.88
704 votes

#6 - Dinner with the Goldbergs

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2018

Erica warns Geoff about going to dinner with her family, but he insists; by dinner's end, Geoff hits his breaking point.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
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Parents Just Don't Understand
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7.87
697 votes

#7 - Parents Just Don't Understand

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2017

Adam and Barry don't get the reaction they expect from Murray when they write a song called "Dads Just Don't Care"; Beverly takes drastic measures to change Erica's mind about needing some space.

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Colors
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7.85
608 votes

#8 - Colors

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/28/2018

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.

Writer: Annie Mebane
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Girl Talk
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7.84
784 votes

#9 - Girl Talk

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2017

Adam offers to make Murray a commercial starring Marvin, but Marvin's actions mess up the plan; Beverly helps Barry court a girl at school.

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Weird Science
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7.82
976 votes

#10 - Weird Science

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2017

Beverly and Murray move Erica into her dorm, where her roommate is also named Erica; Adam tries to give Barry the perfect girlfriend.

Directors: David Katzenberg
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Spaceballs
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7.82
551 votes

#11 - Spaceballs

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2018

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.

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The Opportunity of a Lifetime
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7.81
559 votes

#12 - The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2018

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.

Directors: Anton Cropper
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A Wall Street Thanksgiving
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7.78
758 votes

#13 - A Wall Street Thanksgiving

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2017

During the holiday, Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry and the JTP to invest their money with him. Murray intervenes which has repercussions for Barry. Meanwhile, Erica tells Geoff she is in debt and gets swept up in the family investment. Later, Beverly invites 50 people over for a Thanksgiving potluck instead of stressing out cooking for the family, but the plan backfires and Beverly realizes some traditions shouldn't change.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Writer: Lauren Bans
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Hogan Is My Grandfather
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7.76
910 votes

#14 - Hogan Is My Grandfather

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2017

Adam decides to make a movie about his grandfather for a class assignment but finds all of Pop's war stories mundane; Erica confronts Beverly about her mothering style; Beverly worries about teaching Erica and Barry basic life skills.

Directors: David Katzenberg
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The Circle of Driving Again
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7.76
728 votes

#15 - The Circle of Driving Again

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2017

Murray takes Adam out for a driving lesson and they learn something new about Pops in the process; Erica struggles with making friends.

Directors: Lew Schneider
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The Goldberg Girls
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7.76
702 votes

#16 - The Goldberg Girls

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2018

Afraid of being alone in her old age, Beverly tries to bond with other moms; Erica gets annoyed at Geoff's romantic gestures.

Directors: Lea Thompson
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Hail Barry
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7.75
616 votes

#17 - Hail Barry

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/28/2018

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 and comes up with their own version of the Super Bowl Shuffle. Meanwhile, Beverly designs jackets that she tries to get Murray and Erica to sell when a national TV channel won't.

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Goldberg on The Goldbergs
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7.74
880 votes

#18 - Goldberg on The Goldbergs

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2017

When Coach Mellor tells Beverly about his strained relationship with his brother, she intervenes, prompting a face-off; Geoff and Erica struggle with their long-distance relationship

Directors: David Katzenberg
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Jackie Likes Star Trek
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7.74
848 votes

#19 - Jackie Likes Star Trek

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2017

Adam and Jackie disagree over their Halloween costumes; Murray teaches Adam how to keep Jackie happy.

Directors: Lea Thompson
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The Hooters
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7.73
677 votes

#20 - The Hooters

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2018

Adam's silly antics in class distract his woodshop teacher -- who nearly injures himself; Geoff and Beverly try to become more cultured in an attempt to keep Erica close.

Directors: Lew Schneider
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Revenge o' the Nerds
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7.69
868 votes

#21 - Revenge o' the Nerds

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2017

With the children growing up, Beverly decides to reinvent herself; Erica struggles to balance her academic and social life in college, and seeks Adam's assistance.

Directors: David Katzenberg
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MTV Spring Break
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7.68
617 votes

#22 - MTV Spring Break

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2018

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.

Writer: Matt Mira
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