The BEST episodes written by Andrew Secunda

Happy Mom, Happy Life
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7.91
686 votes

#1 - Happy Mom, Happy Life

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 15

Beverly compromises Dana and Adam's assignment to parent a doll. Erica tries to get back at Barry.

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Dance Party USA
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7.90
701 votes

#2 - Dance Party USA

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 2 - Episode 22

When Adam thinks he can harness some of Pop's luck, he ends up losing his toys on a gamble; Erica's dream to dance on a TV show is derailed when Barry gives her pink eye.

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Dinner with the Goldbergs
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7.88
704 votes

#3 - Dinner with the Goldbergs

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 5 - Episode 12

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

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Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?
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7.85
877 votes

#4 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 20

It's the nerds vs. the jocks, with Adam as the latter's leader, playing Dungeons and Dragons. Meanwhile, Erica makes a decision about the college she wants to attend, but neither Beverly nor Murray are on board.

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Ho-ly K.I.T.T.
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7.84
1068 votes

#5 - Ho-ly K.I.T.T.

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 4 - Episode 7

A shared love of "Knight Rider" brings Murray and Uncle Marvin together, until Adam ruins it; Beverly invites Lainey and Bill to Thanksgiving dinner, so Barry won't split his time between the two houses.

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Kara-te
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7.82
1181 votes

#6 - Kara-te

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 11

Barry signs up for a holiday talent show at the school, but karate isn't approved as a talent; Pops coerces Erica into performing in the show.

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Darth Mellor
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7.79
215 votes

#7 - Darth Mellor

Schooled - Season 1 - Episode 9

Lainey encourages Glascott to trust his niece and let her get her driver's license, only to find Felicia isn't trustworthy. CB and the student "Star Wars" club bring Mellor along to the premiere of "The Phantom Menace," but Mellor's thoughts on the movie cause the club to dissolve.

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The Dynamic Duo
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7.76
1049 votes

#8 - The Dynamic Duo

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 4 - Episode 20

Barry feels left out, so he tries to create a divide between the relationship of Adam and Pops, while they debate the merits of a movie; Erica intentionally messes up her college interview so she can go to her first choice.

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Couples Costume
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7.67
766 votes

#9 - Couples Costume

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 3 - Episode 6

When Dana comes to visit Adam for Halloween, he wants to spend the night with her and not Beverly. Trying to cope with this turn of events, Beverly decides to teach Adam a lesson on how dangerous the holiday can be, but the tables turn on Beverly. Later, Barry and Erica convince Adam to take Dana to a haunted house. Adam refuses to go back inside when Dana loses her promise ring and an unlikely family member helps him.

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Mister Knifey-Hands
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7.58
500 votes

#10 - Mister Knifey-Hands

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 6 - Episode 5

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.

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Singled Out
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7.57
117 votes

#11 - Singled Out

Schooled - Season 2 - Episode 14

In honor of Valentine's Day, Principal Glascott throws a "dating game" based on the show "Singled Out" where Lainey uses the opportunity to figure out her feelings. Meanwhile, Felicia is having body-image issues and Coach Mellor throws a workout camp to help her self-esteem.

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There's No Fighting in Fight Club
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7.53
184 votes

#12 - There's No Fighting in Fight Club

Schooled - Season 1 - Episode 10

As the new cheer coach, Lainey wants to bring the William Penn cheer team to competitions, but she runs into push-back from Mellor and the football team. C.B. and Glascott create a special kind of club.

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Dangerous Minds
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7.52
164 votes

#13 - Dangerous Minds

Schooled - Season 2 - Episode 1

Lainey is excited to be back to work, but Mellor warns her that being a pal to her students is not a good idea; Principal Glascott introduces the newest science teacher to the faculty, but CB is skeptical of her no-nonsense approach.

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A Peck of Familial Love
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7.46
168 votes

#14 - A Peck of Familial Love

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 9 - Episode 13

Adam and Brea attempt remaining just friends post-breakup, while Beverly goes out of her way to protect Adam from further heartbreak. Meanwhile, Barry tries to get closer with Erica.

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I, Mellor
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7.45
249 votes

#15 - I, Mellor

Schooled - Season 1 - Episode 4

Coach Mellor is cracking down on cheating, which leads him to take on the failing mathletes for the upcoming Math Olympiad. Meanwhile, Lainey helps CB deal with a challenging student.

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Two-Timing Goldbergs
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7.13
115 votes

#16 - 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.

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Love Shack
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7.06
119 votes

#17 - Love Shack

The Goldbergs (2013) - Season 10 - Episode 18

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.

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