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The Goldbergs Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Breakfast Club
Wed, Sep 21, 201621 mins
As a new school year begins, the Goldberg kids end up in Saturday detention.
Episode 2
I Heart Video Dating
Wed, Sep 28, 201621 mins
Erica tries to set Lainey's dad Bill up via video dating and Barry finally chooses a career...to be a gym coach, much to Murray's dismay.
Episode 3
George! George Glass!
Wed, Oct 5, 201621 mins
Erica and Adam follow the lead of Jan from The Brady Bunch (1969) when dealing with relationship problems. Beverly reaches her limit when it comes to dealing with Murray's stubbornness after he causes her to miss the Beach Boys at Live Aid.
Episode 4
Crazy Calls
Wed, Oct 12, 201621 mins
Murray and Pop-Pop wage a war of words after the Goldbergs get their first-ever answering machine. Fed up with their fighting, Erica, Barry and Pops hope to broker a peace using a trip to a hockey game as leverage. Meanwhile, Beverly worries about Adam's social standing after he begins spending his lunch period with some lovable geeks in the computer room.
Episode 5
Stefan King
Wed, Oct 26, 201621 mins
Adam tries to be a horror writer in the vein of Stephen King. However, his efforts get him grounded on Halloween when Beverly discovers that she's the basis for the monster in his story. Meanwhile, a desperate Erica forces Barry to be her "date" at the school's costume dance.
Episode 6
Recipe for Death II: Kiss the Cook
Wed, Nov 9, 201621 mins
Adam uses Murray's revelation of love for action movies to ask him for money to film his own action film; the film is put in jeopardy when Barry goes missing.
Episode 7
Ho-ly K.I.T.T.
Wed, Nov 16, 201621 mins
Adam gets between Murray and Marvin when they go without him to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see K.I.T.T. from "Knight Rider" in person.
Episode 8
The Greatest Musical Ever Written
Wed, Nov 30, 201622 mins
A school musical production creates strife between Adam and Barry while substitute teacher Beverly creates havoc in Erica's class on.
Episode 9
Globetrotters
Wed, Dec 7, 201622 mins
When Adam attends a Globetrotters game, he falls in love with the "theatrics" of the team and tries doing his own tricks on the court. But when he cuts together a video that makes Barry look like he lost a game to Adam and his friends, Barry demands a rematch, culminating in an epic battle at the school gym. Meanwhile, it's Murray's 50th birthday, and, despite his protests, Beverly throws yet another surprise party for him but gets more than she bargained for.
Episode 10
Han Ukkah Solo
Wed, Dec 14, 201621 mins
After finding out there is only going to be one Hanukkah song in the Holiday Pageant, Beverly convinces Erica to create the perfect song to bring some excitement to the holiday. Erica sees her shot to break into the music business while Barry does his best to prove he too can be a hit maker with music. Meanwhile, Adam's childlike wonder with movies and entertainment is called into question when things he loved as a child aren't as good as he remembers.
Episode 11
O Captain! My Captain!
21 mins
Beverly substitutes for Barry's chemistry class in hopes to inspire students in the same way as Mr. Keating from "Dead Poets Society," much to Barry's embarrassment. When Beverly refuses to give Barry special treatment, Murray pushes Barry to work hard and prove to her that he can get a good grade. Meanwhile, after accidentally embarrassing Emmy by reading a note about her in class, Adam enlists Erica's help to be a better friend.
Episode 12
Snow Day
Wed, Jan 11, 201721 mins
When a snow day cancels school, Adam and Barry discover Murray has a fear of snow. When the boys realize this, they exploit his weakness and take advantage of him. Meanwhile, Beverly finds Erica's college application lauding her mom as her hero, making Beverly very happy but angering Erica
Episode 13
Agassi
Wed, Feb 8, 201721 mins
Adam feels like he's losing his best friend, Chad, so he attempts to join the tennis team. When Chad picks Dave Kim as his partner, Adam vows to take him down with Barry in a tennis match, channeling Andre Agassi. Meanwhile, with the help of Beverly, Erica deals with her post-break up depression just in time for Valentine's Day.
Episode 14
The Spencer's Gift
Wed, Feb 15, 201721 mins
When both Barry and Erica gets jobs working at Spencer's Gifts, Erica gets jealous at how good of an employee Barry is. Meanwhile, Muray is thrilled that two of his children have jobs, so he insists that Adam gets one, despite Beverly's advance that he should focus on filmmaking.
Episode 15
So Swayze It's Crazy
Wed, Feb 22, 201722 mins
After Adam sees his friend on television, he asks Beverly for her help to become an actor, so Beverly enlists his friend's mom Edie, who is a kid talent agent in town. Unfortunately, Edie insists Adam can only get "nerd" roles, so Beverly goes on a quest to make Adam a teenage heartthrob. Meanwhile, Barry decides to embrace the punk lifestyle, and Murray attempts to become more involved in Erica's life, but it backfires.
Episode 16
The Kara-te Kid
Wed, Mar 1, 201721 mins
Inspired by the "Karate Kid" films, Adam and the other Adam Goldberg face off in a karate match to settle once and for all a long-running feud. Barry and Adam go to Uncle Marvin for training, but the only thing they learn is how to clean an apartment. Meanwhile, when Erica and Geoff's relationship becomes public, they realize that they aren't the good guys.
Episode 17
Deadheads
Wed, Mar 8, 201721 mins
Barry feels threatened when school deadhead Matt starts hanging out with the JTP and soon finds himself kicked out of the group when he becomes too controlling. Back at home, Adam uses a curse word which sends Beverly into a tail spin, even though she curses all of the time. To curb everyone's behavior, a swear jar is created, with the money going to a vacation of the winner's choice.
Episode 18
Baré
Wed, Mar 15, 201721 mins
When Erica is getting the bulk of her college acceptance letters, Barry is determined to become a doctor and starts to check out schools with the best medical programs. When Lainey announces she got into a fashion program that doesn't have a medical school, Barry decides to modify his dream so he can be with Lainey. But Beverly sabotages his new plan, and Barry and Lainey question their future together. Meanwhile, Murray realizes his love for the dog is greater than his kids since Lucky won't ever leave for college.
Episode 19
A Night to Remember
Wed, Mar 29, 201722 mins
It's prom night, and all three Goldberg kids have big plans, which go awry. Barry plans big romantic gestures for Lainey while Erica and Geoff try to go to prom together, but it doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Adam is thrilled when a nerdy but cute junior asks him out, but he is horrified when Beverly gets involved.
Episode 20
The Dynamic Duo
Wed, Apr 5, 201722 mins
Feeling left out, Barry attempts to create a divide between Adam and Pops' relationship, as they debate the merits of the recently released Batman movie. Meanwhile, Erica purposely blows her college interview at Penn State so she will go to her first choice, Carnegie Mellon. Hoping Murray will help as an alumni donor, Beverly and Erica learn a secret about Murray.
Episode 21
Fonzie Scheme
Wed, Apr 26, 201721 mins
Beverly's attempts to find Murray a hobby backfire; Erica comes to the rescue when Barry's scheme to steal golf carts goes awry.
Episode 22
The Day After the Day After
Wed, May 3, 201721 mins
After TV movie "The Day After" airs, Barry takes matters into his own hands by attempting to convince Murray to build an underground bunker. When he says no, Barry tries one last attempt at getting Murray to change his mind. Meanwhile, Erica and Adam give over-the-top Mother's Day gifts before making important requests to Beverly, but it ultimately backfires.
Episode 23
Jedi Master Adam Skywalker
Wed, May 10, 201721 mins
As the school year comes to a close, Barry and Erica wonder what they'll be voted for in the yearbook and pressure Adam - who's on staff - to see the rough layout before it goes to print. But when they accidentally delete it, mass panic ensues and messes up Adam's relationship with Jackie. Meanwhile, Murray is annoyed when Marvin comes to visit for money, but Beverly convinces him to help Marvin out with a plan, because he's family.
Episode 24
Graduation Day
Wed, May 17, 201721 mins
Graduation Day is quickly approaching, and Erica cannot wait to get out of the house, until it dawns on her how much Beverly's love means to her. She attempts to delay her graduating so she can stay home. Later, Barry has plans for him and Lainey, but they turn to dust. Meanwhile, Dana makes a surprise visit just as Adam and Jackie officially become a couple.
