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The Goldbergs
EpisodesSeason 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2015 - 2016
In Season 3 of "The Goldbergs," Adam (Sean Giambrone) hits puberty and struggles with the changes it entails, while Barry (Troy Gentile) feels insecure about his relationship with Lainey (AJ Michalka) and needs reassurance. Murray (Jeff Garlin) falls into depression as the furniture store struggles to stay afloat, but Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) steps in to save the day. Elsewhere, the move by Dana (Natalie Alyn Lind) to Seattle leads to heartbreak for Adam; and Erica (Hayley Orrantia) makes a big decision about her future. Meanwhile, Pops (George Segal) helps Barry uncover a lie; and Adam convinces Murray to let him live out his dream. Guest starring 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Chuck Norris.
Episode 1
A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party
Wed, Sep 23, 2015 30 mins
In the Season 3 premiere, Erica and Barry help Lainey plan a big house party inspired by the movie "Risky Business" while her dad is out of town. However, it's Beverly who comes to the rescue when things get out of hand. Meanwhile, Murray grows annoyed with how much time Adam is spending on the phone with Dana, who he struggles to stay in touch with now that she has moved away.
Episode 2
A Chorus Lie
Wed, Sep 30, 2015 30 mins
Beverly springs into action to help Adam deal with the awkwardness of puberty, including his crackling singing voice, which she fears could lead to embarrassment after he lands the lead role in "A Chorus Line". Meanwhile, Murray inspires Erica to go to the Homecoming Dance with JTP member Geoff Schwartz.
Episode 3
Jimmy 5 is Alive
Wed, Oct 7, 2015 30 mins
Murray's attempt at bonding with Adam goes awry when the two end up fighting over the robot they are building; and Barry makes a huge mistake when he accidentally tapes over Beverly's beloved video of his 5th birthday party.
Episode 4
I Caddyshacked the Pool
Wed, Oct 14, 2015 30 mins
Adam, who's embarrassed by his changing body, is desperate to get out of swimming in gym class; and Erica tries to create her identity at school by starting a club that, to her dismay, Barry joins.
Episode 5
Boy Barry
Wed, Oct 21, 2015 30 mins
Lainey asks Erica for help teaching Barry to be more secure in their relationship, but ends up with a boyfriend who's dressed like Boy George at school. Meanwhile, Beverly's dislike of Murray's new mustache drives her to shave it off, which doesn't turn out the way she hoped.
Episode 6
Couples Costume
Wed, Oct 28, 2015 30 mins
Adam chooses to spend Halloween night with Dana rather than Beverly, who decides to teach her son a lesson about the dangers of the holiday. And later, Adam regrets taking Barry and Erica's advice to visit a haunted house when he's expected to go back inside to find Dana's lost promise ring.
Episode 7
Lucky
Wed, Nov 11, 2015 30 mins
Barry's dream of having a dog comes true, but he's disappointed when the pup takes an immediate liking to Murray; at the same time, Beverly is upset not to be included when Erica and Lainey plan a girls-only sleepover.
Episode 8
In Conclusion, Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 30 mins
Beverly insists on hosting a big family gathering for Thanksgiving, but tension builds when brother-in-law Marvin tricks Pop-Pop into thinking the Turkey Day celebration is elsewhere. Meanwhile, Barry and Erica turn the traditional holiday toast into a game of one-upmanship.
Episode 9
Wingmom
Wed, Dec 2, 2015 30 mins
Barry joins the Army ROTC program after seeing the movie "Top Gun." But when the going gets tough, quitting isn't an option thanks to Murray, and so Beverly decides it's her duty to train alongside her son. Meanwhile, Pops enlists Adam's help catching the eye of a certain librarian.
Episode 10
A Christmas Story
Wed, Dec 9, 2015 30 mins
Disappointed with her unenthusiastic family during the holidays, Beverly creates "Super Hanukkah" to get them into the spirit, but it's too similar to Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam is annoyed that Barry is more interested in hanging with Lainey than him, so he triple-dog dares his brother with results neither one see coming.
Episode 11
The Tasty Boys
Wed, Jan 6, 2016 30 mins
Beverly wants to remodel their kitchen like the Kremps, but Murray isn't willing to do the makeover, and so Bev devises a plan to do the work herself and do it in a way that forces Mur to fix it. Except this scheme doesn't go as smoothly as expected.
Episode 12
Baio and Switch
Wed, Jan 13, 2016 30 mins
Beverly runs into trouble delivering on a promise to Barry and Erica, which she made in order to get closer to them. Meanwhile, Adam finds himself caught in a dilemma when he agrees to take both his best friend and his girlfriend to the school dance.
Episode 13
Double Dare
Wed, Jan 20, 2016 30 mins
Adam and Emmy are excited when their favourite TV game show "Double Dare" holds auditions at their school. Their friendship is tested, however, when they secretly ask Pops and Handsome Ben to be their respective partners. Meanwhile, a superstitious Barry comes to believe that Beverly is the key to ending the Philadelphia Eagles' losing streak.
Episode 14
Lainey Loves Lionel
Wed, Feb 10, 2016 30 mins
Beverly forbids Adam to see the R-rated movie "Porky's", so Murray encourages his son to break the rules. But Adam's rule-breaking doesn't stop there. Meanwhile, Barry employs the music of Lionel Ritchie in an effort to impress Lainey on Valentine's Day.
Episode 15
Weird Al
Wed, Feb 17, 2016 30 mins
Dana comes to town, but has a hard time mustering up any enthusiasm for a "Weird Al" Yankovic concert Adam wants her to attend, which makes him think their relationship is coming to an end. Meanwhile, Erica and Barry take their newfound knowledge as peer counsellors and apply it to Murray, who they diagnose as depressed.
Episode 16
Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards
Wed, Feb 24, 2016 30 mins
Barry gets inspired by Olympic underdog Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards, while Beverly decides that the latest furniture craze is the answer to slumping sales at Murray's store.
Episode 17
The 'Dirty Dancing' Dance
Wed, Mar 2, 2016 30 mins
Beverly helps Erica plan a school dance with a "Dirty Dancing" theme, but turns on her daughter once she realises it may be inappropriate. Meanwhile, Murray and Adam try to become better dancers, without much luck.
Episode 18
12 Tapes for a Penny
Wed, Mar 16, 2016 30 mins
Adam schemes to get as many cassette tapes as possible from a mail-order music club, but when Beverly gets wind of this scam she points the blame at Erica. Meanwhile, Barry is determined to get closer to Lainey's dad, Bill, even though it's an uphill battle.
Episode 19
Magic Is Real
Wed, Mar 23, 2016 30 mins
David Copperfield inspires Adam to become a magician, mostly because it seems like a surefire way to impress a certain girl at school. Meanwhile, Barry faces a harsh reality when he's the only one of his friends not preparing to take the PSAT.
Episode 20
Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?
Wed, Apr 6, 2016 30 mins
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 university she wants to attend, but neither Beverly nor Murray are on board.
Episode 21
Rush
Wed, Apr 13, 2016 30 mins
Barry accuses Beverly of liking Adam best; and Murray immediately takes a disliking to Erica's new beau, while Erica develops a fondness for the band Rush.
Episode 22
Smother's Day
Wed, May 4, 2016 30 mins
Beverly is upset on Mother's Day when she receives an obviously last-minute gift of "coupons".
Episode 23
Big Orange
Wed, May 11, 2016 30 mins
Beverly and Lainey team up to destroy something they both despise: Barry's favourite shirt. But once it goes missing, Adam and Erica agree to help their brother investigate what exactly happened to it. Meanwhile, Murray decides to tear down the family tree house, which makes Adam upset.
Episode 24
Have a Summer
Wed, May 18, 2016 30 mins
Adam and his soon-to-be freshman pals live in fear of the hazing they expect to get from the senior class, but then Adam body slams his way to earning their respect in the Season 3 finale. In other happenings, Erica and her friends decide what to put in a time capsule.
