The WORST episodes of The Goldbergs (2013)
Every episode of The Goldbergs (2013) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Goldbergs (2013)!
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.
#1 - Blade Runner: The Musical
Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2023
Adam’s creative funk is revitalized by a new job in the arts, but his overzealous management style causes Beverly to do something unthinkable! Meanwhile, as a young father, Geoff finds it difficult to relate to the JTP.
#2 - Uptown Boy
Season 10 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2023
With Erica at a crossroads about her future, she draws inspiration from Baby Boom and crafts a plan to “have it all.” Meanwhile, Adam remakes the “Uptown Girl” music video, meets Carmen’s father and learns to be more of a “downtown man.”
#3 - The Crush
Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2023
Barry makes an impulsive decision and finds himself caught in a lie. Meanwhile, Beverly’s infatuation with a potential “special someone” causes a roller coaster of emotions.
#4 - Love Shack
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/2023
At Pop-Pop's old apartment, Adam discovers an item from the past and realizes they have more in common than he thought; Erica and Geoff search for a place to enjoy a moment alone.
#5 - Eracism
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2020
Adam sets out to create a movie that will tackle racism but realizes he is out of his depth on the subject due to his sheltered upbringing. Meanwhile, Geoff is determined to teach Erica and Barry to become better people.
#6 - Amadoofus
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2023
Barring mixed emotions from the family, a special someone expresses their infatuation with Beverly. Meanwhile, Dave Kim returns to Jenkintown with some exciting news.
#7 - Moms Need Other Moms
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2023
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.
#8 - If You Build It
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022
With everyone living back at home, the house is full of Goldberg chaos; pregnant Erica enlists Beverly's help in clearing things out for the baby; Adam and Barry are forced to share a bedroom to make room for the baby nursery.
#9 - Flowers for Barry
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/12/2023
Beverly discovers the complicated world of adult relationships is filled with minefields when she opens her mind to dating. Meanwhile, Barry discovers a new passion.
#10 - Two-Timing Goldbergs
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2023
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.
#11 - The Better Annie
Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2023
Adam, excited to introduce Carmen to his family, is shocked by a former incident between her and one of his siblings. Meanwhile, Geoff helps Pop-Pop improve his roommate status.
#12 - Quaker Warden
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2021
After realizing how little time Adam has left at William Penn, a sentimental Beverly decides to get more involved at the school, to Adam and Principal Ball’s dismay. In order to prevent her from intervening with Senior Skip Day, Adam and Principal Ball team up to put Beverly through an intense Quaker Warden training, which ends up backfiring.
#13 - Man of the House
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2022
With everyone preoccupied with the new baby on the way, Erica’s graduation is met with lackluster enthusiasm from Beverly and Geoff. Meanwhile, Adam’s new job is in jeopardy and Barry tries to be the new man of the house.
#14 - The Prettiest Boy in School
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2020
Adam returns to William Penn Academy as a senior and wrestles with the fact that he is a cool kid and no longer a nerd while his original friend group isn’t as lucky. Meanwhile, Beverly attempts to have a more grown-up relationship with Erica and Barry before they head back to college.
#15 - It’s All About Comptrol
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2020
Geoff and Erica come to a point in the relationship where they realize they are in different places in college; and Geoff makes an important decision while Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life as she seeks political office as the city comptroller.
#16 - A Flyer's Path to Victory
Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2023
The Philadelphia Flyers have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, and Barry, nervous about a win, implements some superstitious protocols that the family must follow. Meanwhile, per Geoff’s request, Lou and Linda spend some quality time with Muriel.
#17 - The Downtown Boys
Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2022
Barry and his friends try to reclaim their youth by forming a boy band, but they quickly learn they aren’t kids anymore. Meanwhile, Adam has the keys to Erica’s downtown apartment but realizes he’s not cut out for city life.
#18 - Million Dollar Reward
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2022
Adam forgoes his weekly Mama-Schmoo dinner date to hang out with his new colleagues, including a new special lady. Beverly, worried sick that Adam is running in too fast a crowd, pulls out the ultimate stop to end it all. Meanwhile, Barry faces the harsh reality that medical school is tougher than anticipated.
#19 - The Hunt for the Great Albino Pumpkin
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2021
Missing his Pops, Adam finds himself disenchanted with his once favorite time of year, Halloween, until Beverly encourages Pop Pop to spend time with his grandson. Barry decides to bring his former alter ego, rapper "Big Tasty," back to life; and a chance encounter with the legendary Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, brings Barry and Joanne closer together.
#20 - Push It
Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2023
Things are finally working out for Adam -- until he receives a letter from NYU that could change everything; when Barry hears the JTP have other friends outside their crew, he fears the end of their posse as they know it.
#21 - Rhinestones and Roses
Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2022
The country-music craze hits the town and gets everyone line-dancing; Adam scores a new job, but his lack of time to spend with Pop-Pop results in some comically-disastrous outcomes.
#22 - Grand Theft Scooter
Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/20/2022
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.
#23 - That’s a Schwartz Man
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2022
With both sides of the family eager for answers on Geoff and Erica's pregnancy, they decide to keep their baby's sex a surprise; Adam recruits Glascott to help his mother cope with his departure for NYU.
#24 - DKNY
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2022
Geoff's terror over Beverly controlling all baby-care duties turns into a comedic thriller; Adam is excited to spend Halloween visiting Dave Kim at NYU, but his feelings change when he discovers his friend has reinvented himself.
#25 - One Exquisite Evening with Madonna
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2022
After a mold issue at home forces Erica and Geoff to stay at the Goldberg house, Beverly senses tensions in their marriage and seizes the opportunity to impart a little marital advice.