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The Goldbergs Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Weird Science
Wed, Sep 27, 201722 mins
Beverly and Murray move Erica into college where her roommate is also named Erica. Later, Beverly has a hard time letting go and ends up sleeping over in the dorm, much to Erica's dismay. Meanwhile, Adam tries to give Barry the perfect girlfriend, even trying to build one like in the movie "Weird Science," as he embarks into his senior year.
Episode 2
Hogan Is My Grandfather
Wed, Oct 4, 201721 mins
Adam's school project about Pops backfires while Beverly teaches an important lesson to Erica and Barry.
Episode 3
Goldberg On The Goldbergs
Wed, Oct 11, 201721 mins
Beverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his brother then Adam and Barry join in after a fight breaks out. Beverly sees that this could be Adam and Barry as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship being long distance.
Episode 4
Revenge O' The Nerds
Wed, Oct 18, 201721 mins
With the children growing up, Beverly decides to reinvent herself and quits being a substitute teacher. She decides to focus her energy on going to night school so she can eventually own her own business. Murray doesn't like change or things costing money, so he convinces her to get a perm instead. Meanwhile, Erica struggles to balance her academic and social life in college and needs Adam's assistance.
Episode 5
Jackie Likes Star Trek
Wed, Oct 25, 201722 mins
After Adam and Jackie disagree over their Halloween costumes, Murray teaches Adam to be a shell of a man to keep Jackie happy; however, it backfires quickly also causing an issue for Murray and Beverly. But they soon all learn to compromise in their own special way, in the Halloween and 100th episode of "The Goldbergs".
Episode 6
Girl Talk
Wed, Nov 1, 201721 mins
When The Ottoman Empire's business declines due to a new furniture competitor, Adam offers to make Murray a commercial starring Marvin, but things go awry when Marvin's actions mess up the original plan. Meanwhile, Beverly offers to help Barry as he keeps striking out as he attempts to get a girl at school.
Episode 7
A Wall Street Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 15, 201722 mins
During the holiday, Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry and the JTP to invest their money with him. Murray intervenes which has repercussions for Barry. Meanwhile, Erica tells Geoff she is in debt and gets swept up in the family investment. Later, Beverly invites 50 people over for a Thanksgiving potluck instead of stressing out cooking for the family, but the plan backfires and Beverly realizes some traditions shouldn't change.
Episode 8
The Circle Of Driving Again
Wed, Nov 29, 201722 mins
It's a complete disaster when Murray takes Adam out for a driving lesson and they learn something new about Pops in the process. Meanwhile, Erica has a hard time making friends at her school and turns down a toga party invitation. When Barry arrives for a weekend visit, he quickly thrives on the social scene, easily making friends, unlike his sister. But a little pep talk by Barry helps Erica finally enjoy college.
Episode 9
Parents Just Don't Understand
Wed, Dec 6, 201722 mins
Adam and Barry decide to write a song like the iconic "Parents Just Don't Understand" and call it "Dads Just Don't Care." When they don't get the reaction they expect from Murray, the boys take appropriate steps to make amends. Meanwhile, Beverly keeps calling Erica in college but she wants space from her mom. Beverly is forced to take drastic measures to change that.
Episode 10
We Didn't Start the Fire
Wed, Dec 13, 201722 mins
When 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. Meanwhile, Barry seeks advice from Pops on how to be cool and suggests entering into the school's talent show. However, when Pops hears Barry sing, he tries to stop him from performing, but will it be too late?
Episode 11
The Goldberg Girls
22 mins
Beverly creates her own mom group, while Erica reaches a breaking point with Geoff.
Episode 12
Dinner With The Goldbergs
Wed, Jan 10, 201822 mins
Erica warns Geoff about going to dinner with her family to celebrate her birthday, but he insists. Upon arrival, it's apparent this will be no ordinary dinner out: the family changes tables multiple times; Beverly sends her food back; Murray insists that Adam order off the children's menu; and Barry wants to change his order, but it's too late. By evening's end, Geoff hits his breaking point.
Episode 13
The Hooters
Wed, Jan 17, 201822 mins
Adam tries to be funny in class but ends up distracting his woodshop teacher, who nearly injures himself when his tie is cut off so Murray grounds him. Meanwhile, Geoff and Beverly try to become more cultured so Erica will remain close when she decides she wants to attend a Phillip Glass concert but, in the end, they learn something surprising about Erica's taste in music. 80s band Hooters makes a special appearance.
Episode 14
Hail Barry
Wed, Feb 28, 201822 mins
Barry joins the football team but is quickly benched by Coach Mellor due to his lack of playing ability. He convinces himself the coach is testing him; but when Barry realizes the truth of his playing ability, Adam helps his brother understand there are other ways he can contribute to the team and comes up with their own version of the Super Bowl Shuffle. Meanwhile, Beverly designs jackets that she tries to get Murray and Erica to sell when a national TV channel won't.
Episode 15
Adam Spielberg
Wed, Mar 7, 201821 mins
Adam loves director Steven Spielberg so much and decides to film an original script he wrote about Indiana Jones and his passion for directing is called into question. Meanwhile, Murray and Barry make a bet about whether or not a cheesesteak sandwich in New Jersey is the best one ever.
Episode 16
The Scrunchie Rule
Wed, Mar 21, 201821 mins
When Beverly gets a glimpse into a soon-to-be empty nest, she replaces her kids with the Mellor brothers, nursing Coach Mellor back to health after falling off the rope climb. Meanwhile, Erica and her college roommate get on each other's nerves in their dorm room, especially when Valley Erica puts a scrunchie on the door and kicks Erica out.
Episode 17
Colors
Wed, Mar 28, 201821 mins
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 backfire.
Episode 18
MTV Spring Break
Wed, Apr 4, 201821 mins
Hoping to get the true spring break experience, Erica and Barry visit Pops in Florida, yet it's nothing how they expected. Meanwhile, Adam tells the truth to Beverly and Murray but then gets a surprising reaction
Episode 19
Flashy Little Flashdancer
Wed, Apr 11, 201821 mins
The family doesn't support Beverly when she decides to take up dance with the Frentas; when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy.
Episode 20
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
Wed, May 2, 201821 mins
Barry gets the chance to throw the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game and believes this is his chance to play professionally, but it's anything but. Meanwhile, Erica makes an important decision about her future in college.
Episode 21
Spaceballs
Wed, May 9, 201821 mins
Adam tries to start a Mel Brooks club after he sees the movie "Spaceballs," and Jackie mistakes his club advertisement for political satire and puts it in the school paper. Meanwhile, when Beverly and Pops come up for parents weekend at school, Erica plans on telling them an important decision she has made, but Murray surprises them and tags along.
Episode 22
Let's Val Kilmer This Car
Wed, May 16, 201821 mins
When Lainey moves back to town, Barry asks her to the prom; Erica tells Murray she has made a final decision about her future in college.
