The BEST episodes of The Goldbergs (2013) season 6

Every episode of The Goldbergs (2013) season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Goldbergs (2013) season 6!

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: 8/22/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Sixteen Candles
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7.73
583 votes

#1 - Sixteen Candles

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2018

It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Writer: Alex Barnow
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Hersheypark
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7.70
516 votes

#2 - Hersheypark

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2018

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 Hersheypark. Meanwhile, after attending Career Night, Geoff realizes he doesn’t want to be an eye doctor like his father.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Bohemian Rap City
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7.69
488 votes

#3 - Bohemian Rap City

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2018

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.

Writer: Chris Bishop
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
You Got Zuko'd
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7.68
578 votes

#4 - You Got Zuko'd

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2018

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.

Directors: Jason Blount
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
There Can Be Only One Highlander Club
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7.66
410 votes

#5 - There Can Be Only One Highlander Club

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2019

Despite Beverly wanting the two boys to bond, Adam and Johnny Atkins compete for the head of the Highlander Club at school. Meanwhile, Barry tries to keep him and JTP from the same fate of Murray falling out of touch with his high school friends.

Directors: Lea Thompson
Writer: Alex Barnow
Watch Now:Apple TV
I Lost on Jeopardy
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7.64
436 votes

#6 - I Lost on Jeopardy

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/10/2019

Having become obsessed with game shows since leaving college, Erica tries out for "Jeopardy!"; a new crush makes Barry realise he might not be over Lainey.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Watch Now:Apple TV
Fiddler
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7.64
509 votes

#7 - Fiddler

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2018

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.

Directors: Jason Blount
Writer: Chris Bishop
Watch Now:Apple TV
Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer
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7.61
457 votes

#8 - Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2018

Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome.

Directors: Richie Keen
Watch Now:Apple TV
My Valentine Boy
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7.60
443 votes

#9 - My Valentine Boy

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2019

With Geoff's help, Erica and Valley Erica find a new band member to replace Lainey, but Barry convinces Geoff the new band member is trying to steal Erica from him. Meanwhile, Adam and Murray try to out-gift each other so that neither of them has to go to Valentine's Day dinner with Beverly.

Directors: Lea Thompson
Writer: Alex Barnow
Watch Now:Apple TV
Eight-bit Goldbergs
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7.60
418 votes

#10 - Eight-bit Goldbergs

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/20/2019

Adam is thrilled when he has to design his own video game for school, so he turns to his family for inspiration. Meanwhile, Beverly is worried about Pops' gambling and ropes Bill Lewis into her latest scheme

Directors: Fred Savage
Watch Now:Apple TV
RAD!
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7.59
520 votes

#11 - RAD!

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2018

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.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Writer: Dan Levy
Watch Now:Apple TV
Mister Knifey-Hands
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7.58
499 votes

#12 - Mister Knifey-Hands

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2018

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 when she starts hanging out at William Penn Academy, despite the fact she’s no longer a student there.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Watch Now:Apple TV
Breakin'
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7.56
404 votes

#13 - Breakin'

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/8/2019

Adam lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, so the brothers join together to throw the greatest breakdancing battle in the history of William Penn. Geoff's stress levels are at an all-time high, so Erica makes an adult decision and plans for them to follow the Grateful Dead all summer. Finally, it's the end of an era when the JTP (The Jenkintown Posse) graduates from high school.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Watch Now:Apple TV
Mom Trumps Willow
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7.53
407 votes

#14 - Mom Trumps Willow

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/1/2019

After Adam decides to see "Willow" instead of spending Mother's Day with Beverly, he must find a way to get back into her good graces; Barry is tired of his status as middle child and fights Erica for his right to the college of his choice.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook
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7.53
444 votes

#15 - The Beverly Goldberg Cookbook

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2019

Beverly and Adam team up to do a mother-son cooking show on public access television; and when Barry ruins the one college letter of recommendation he is able to get, Murray must step in to help

Directors: Fred Savage
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Living Room: A 100% True Story
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7.51
471 votes

#16 - The Living Room: A 100% True Story

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2018

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.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Writer: Lauren Bans
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Wedding Singer
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7.48
460 votes

#17 - The Wedding Singer

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2019

Barry and Lainey's wedding date is right around the corner, and Beverly is in her element as she tries to make everything perfect for her schmoopie's big day. Geoff is concerned about Adam's shortcomings as a wedding videographer. Meanwhile, Barry begins to have second thoughts.

Directors: Lew Schneider
Writer: Rachel Sweet
Watch Now:Apple TV
This is This is Spinal Tap
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7.47
395 votes

#18 - This is This is Spinal Tap

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/2019

The Dropouts are thrilled when they book a gig at a Flyers charity carnival, and Adam uses the opportunity to make his very first rockumentary. Since Barry doesn't want to miss out on the fun, he forces his way into the band, despite his sister's objections. Meanwhile, Beverly's concerns about Murray's health push him to the limit.

Directors: Ryan Krayser
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Pina Colada Episode
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7.45
441 votes

#19 - The Pina Colada Episode

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2019

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 (guest star Bryan Callen) prepares for the next step of his life.

Directors: Lea Thompson
Writer: Erik Weiner
Watch Now:Apple TV
Bachelor Party
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7.45
457 votes

#20 - Bachelor Party

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2018

Like the movie of the same name, Barry thinks he wants a wild, adult bachelor party; but he ultimately realizes Adam’s idea of a party to celebrate his brother as a bachelor is more his speed. Meanwhile, Murray never spends money on himself, so Beverly surprises him with an expensive sports car.

Directors: Christine Lakin
Watch Now:Apple TV
Major League'd
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7.45
464 votes

#21 - Major League'd

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2019

Adam is initially terrified when he and his friends are recruited to the William Penn Academy baseball team, but he quickly catches on to Principal Ball's master plan. A short-sighted Barry is in denial about his pitching skills. Meanwhile, Geoff's dad interferes in his relationship with Erica.

Directors: David Katzenberg
Watch Now:Apple TV
star
7.35
459 votes

#22 - I Coulda Been a Lawyer

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2019

Beverly decides their street needs another stop sign and pleads her case to the city comptroller. Barry panics when he realizes he's neglected his college applications, but the situation only gets worse once Murray is involved. Meanwhile, Erica struggles with her career choice.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Our Perfect Strangers
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7.35
439 votes

#23 - Our Perfect Strangers

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2019

Erica, Barry and Adam are not happy when their distant relative Gleb visits from Russia, until they realize he can make their lives easier; Beverly starts working on her cookbook, which causes tension with the Frentas.

Directors: Kevin Smith
Watch Now:Apple TV