The Goldbergs (2013)
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Mindy Sterling as Linda Schwartz
Episodes 43
We Didn't Start the Fire
Erica tells Beverly she is going to spend the first night of Hanukkah with Geoff and his family; Beverly worries and starts a competition for who hosts the best Hanukkah party; Barry seeks advice from Pops on how to be cool.
Read MoreThe Goldberg Girls
Afraid she’ll be all alone in her old age, Beverly attempts to bond with other moms to form their own group like the TV show “The Golden Girls,” while Erica gets annoyed at Geoff’s romantic gestures, almost causing them to break up.
Read MoreColors
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.
Read MoreFlashy Little Flashdancer
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.
Read MoreRAD!
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.
Read MoreBohemian Rap City
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.
Read MoreThe Living Room: A 100% True Story
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.
Read MoreOur Perfect Strangers
Erica, Barry and Adam are not happy when their distant relative Gleb visits from Russia, until they realize he can make their lives so much easier. Meanwhile, Beverly starts working on her cookbook, which causes tension with the Frentas.
Read MoreThis Is This Is Spinal Tap
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.
Read MoreBreakin'
When Adam unintentionally lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, 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 graduates from high school.
Read MoreWrestleMania
Murray buys WrestleMania tickets to spend time with Barry and Adam, but he buys fake tickets and they can't get in; Beverly forms her own neighborhood watch group when the Frentas decide neighbor Jane Bales will be the watch captain.
Read MoreAngst-Giving
Beverly's patience with Pop Pop is put to the test due to his endless Thanksgiving demands; Barry and Erica are ready to return home for the holiday, but Uncle Marvin accidentally drives them to Pittsburgh.
Read MorePickleball
Beverly discovers Murray is actually a year younger than they knew so she plans a do-over at celebrating his 50th birthday, while Coach Mellor attempts to prepare non-athletic Adam for tryouts for pickleball.
Read MoreGame Night
Geoff struggles to keep his living arrangement with Erica and Barry a secret from Beverly during game night, while Adam goes to his guidance teacher for a lesson in being cool so he can get closer to a new girl in chemistry class.
Read MoreDave Kim's Party
A big party is being thrown at Dave Kim's house and Pops has a plan to make Adam cool for the big event. Meanwhile, Beverly's cookbook has made her "famous," leading her to become out of control and fame-hungry, but eventually she learns an important lesson.
Read MoreSchmoopies’s Big Adventure
Mother and son have a bonding experience when Beverly buys a bicycle for Adam just like the one from “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” while Barry and Erica turn Murray’s furniture store into an after-hours lounge for college students.
Read MoreThe Fake-Up
Adam and Brea's relationship is going well until Beverly's over-involvement causes them to fake a breakup. Meanwhile, Lainey is back in Jenkintown which throws Barry for a loop regarding his blossoming relationship with Ren.
Read MorePretty in Pink
Adam and Brea decide to go to prom together, but when Adam worries he won't be Prom King, Beverly's actions jeopardize the event. Meanwhile, Barry teaches Erica how to be compassionate and caring when Geoff's dad is in the hospital.
Read MoreThe Prettiest Boy in School
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.
Read MoreIt's All About Comptrol
Geoff and Erica realize they are in different places in college; Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life as she seeks political office as the city comptroller.
Read MoreBill's Wedding
Bill is getting married and Beverly and Jane have only 24 hours to plan it. Meanwhile, a fortune teller at the wedding reception could change the future for Adam, Erica and Barry's romantic life.
Read MoreHanukkah on the Seas
Pop-Pop surprises the family with an ill-advised winter cruise to Canada. Meanwhile, Erica stirs up holiday trouble at home on an all-new Hanukkah-themed episode.
Read MoreBevy's Big Murder Mystery Party
Inspired by his obsession, Adam helps Beverly plan a murder mystery party for the family. Meanwhile, Erica, tasked with declaring her major, bumps up against Barry's cockiness as she considers going the pre-med route.
Read MoreBever-lé
When the NFL players go on strike and the football season is threatened, Barry gets concerned that he and Murray will no longer have anything to talk about which leads Barry to try out for the Eagles team himself. Against Erica's advice, Beverly decides to start selling a nutritional product from a sketchy company in an attempt to gain financial independence.
Read MoreThe Dating Game
Trying to move on from their breakup, Erica goes on a date with a guy from the coffee shop while Geoff ends up on an episode of "The Dating Game," which winds up making things even more difficult for them both. Meanwhile, Beverly is thrilled to learn that Murray has spontaneously purchased a shore house until she realizes it's not quite the luxury home she imagined.
Read MoreThe Proposal
Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.
Read MoreThe Goldbergs’ Excellent Adventure
The family pays tribute to Pops, venturing down memory lane by visiting Pops' favorite stomping grounds. Adam films the outing, giving it a "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" theme.
Read MoreHorse Play
Adam is distraught to discover he's been wait-listed at NYU while his girlfriend, Brea, has been accepted. Adam courts the NYU dean of admissions, hoping she will change her mind on his deferral.
Read MoreThe William Penn Years
Adam finds himself in a pickle when he's recruited to film his high school's final football game of the year and fails to capture his team's winning touchdown. Beverly discovers her neighbor is moving and she's determined to buy his home.
Read MoreAn Itch Like No Other
Mr. Glascott moves in next door and slowly goes from friendly neighbor to cluelessly intrusive, until Beverly comes up with a plan to occupy his time with a new friend. Barry lands in urgent care with a case of poison ivy in a compromising area - his rear end, testing Erica and Geoff's parenting skills.
Read MoreA Light Thanksgiving Nosh
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."
Read MoreThe Wedding
After learning no one made the deposit on the wedding venue, Geoff scrambles to help fix the oversight before Beverly finds out; and to make matters worse, a weather advisory threatens a major storm is imminent which could jeopardize the entire event on the landmark 200th episode.
Read MoreSunday Chow-Fun Day
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 Schwartz's 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.
Read MoreThat's A Schwartz Man
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. However, a sonagram finding from Lou Schwartz might provide an unexpected discovery. Meanwhile, Adam recruits Glascott to help his mother cope with his departure for NYU; but when he later has a change of heart about heading off to college, he sources a job as the personal assistant to a special celebrity to help lessen the blow when news of his deferred enrollment is delivered to Beverly.
Read MoreJenkintown After Dark
Despite promising to keep distance from Brea so they can each establish themselves at college, Adam calls her, sending Beverly into a tailspin. Meanwhile, Joanne lands a coveted job at a posh Philly law firm and Barry takes full advantage of the perks of her new gig, blinding him from the reality of the situation.
Read MoreMan of the House
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.
Read MoreUncle-ing
With her due date approaching, Erica is over the exhausting pregnancy and demands a "babymoon." When things take an unforeseen turn, Geoff is tasked with producing the one person Erica needs more than anyone. Meanwhile, Adam and Barry seek out advice on "uncle-ing" from some unexpected sources.
Read MoreRhinestones And Roses
The country music craze hits the town, and everyone is line dancing; Adam scores a new job, but his lack of time to spend with Pop-Pop results in some comically disastrous outcomes.
Read MoreAnother Turkey in the Trot
It's Thanksgiving, and no one crushes Turkey Day like Beverly Goldberg; though, with the loss of Murray, this holiday feels a bit different. Geoff and Erica are stressed over the new baby; and, even more worrisome, an unexpected Goldberg relative arrives. With everyone highly suspicious of this unforeseen visitor, things are likely to go off the rails at any moment.
Read MoreMillion Dollar Reward
Adam forgoes his weekly Mama-Schmoo dinner date to hang out with his new colleagues, which includes a new special lady. Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) worried sick that Adam is running in too fast a crowd, pulls out the ultimate stop to end it all. Meanwhile, Barry (Troy Gentile) faces the harsh reality that medical school is tougher than anticipated.
Read MoreWorst Grinch Ever
Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.
Read MoreA Flyer's Path To Victory
When the Flyers make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, Barry implements superstitious protocols that the family must follow; per Geoff's request, Lou and Linda spend some quality time with Muriel.
Read MoreBev to the Future
When Adam takes Beverly to her high school reunion, a la "Back to the Future," he tries to end a reality where she winds up with the wrong man. Meanwhile, Barry and Joanne make a surprising decision to prove the seriousness of their relationship.
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