The Goldbergs (2013)

Season 5

TV-14
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The adventures and the mishaps of the lives of a growing family in the suburbs. The reality of what inspired a filmmaker to grow and become who and what he wanted to be in the later stages of his life and successful career with the help from his family and friends.
22 Episodes
  • Weird Science
    E1
    Episode 1Weird ScienceBeverly 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.
  • Hogan Is My Grandfather
    E2
    Episode 2Hogan Is My GrandfatherAdam is assigned a term paper on a great person in history, and he decides to make a movie about his grandfather but finds all of Pop’s war stories mundane. Pops takes matters into his own hands and decides to tell more exciting stories based on an old television series. Meanwhile, Erica returns home to confront Beverly for over-mothering her. Murray insists Beverly teach Erica and Barry basic life skills, but she worries Erica and Barry will be too independent.
  • Goldberg on the Goldbergs
    E3
    Episode 3Goldberg on the GoldbergsBeverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his own brother Coach Nick, so she intervenes prompting Nick to face off with Rick. Adam and Barry join in, each one siding with one of the coaches. After a fight breaks out, Beverly points out to Adam and Barry this could be them as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship long distance.
  • Revenge O' The Nerds
    E4
    Episode 4Revenge O' The NerdsWith 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.
  • Jackie Likes Star Trek
    E5
    Episode 5Jackie Likes Star TrekAfter 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.
  • Girl Talk
    E6
    Episode 6Girl TalkWhen 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.
  • A Wall Street Thanksgiving
    E7
    Episode 7A Wall Street ThanksgivingDuring the holiday, Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry and the JTP to invest their money with him. 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.
  • The Circling of Driving Again
    E8
    Episode 8The Circling of Driving AgainIt'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.
  • Parents Just Don't Understand
    E9
    Episode 9Parents Just Don't UnderstandAdam 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.
  • We Didn't Start the Fire
    E10
    Episode 10We Didn't Start the FireErica 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.
  • The Goldberg Girls
    E11
    Episode 11The Goldberg GirlsAfraid 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.
  • Dinner with the Goldbergs
    E12
    Episode 12Dinner with the GoldbergsErica 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. By evening’s end, Geoff hits his breaking point.
  • The Hooters
    E13
    Episode 13The HootersAdam 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.
  • Hail Barry
    E14
    Episode 14Hail BarryBarry 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. Meanwhile, Beverly designs jackets that she tries to get Murray and Erica to sell when a national TV channel won’t.
  • Adam Spielberg
    E15
    Episode 15Adam SpielbergAdam 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.
  • The Scrunchie Rule
    E16
    Episode 16The Scrunchie RuleWhen 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.
  • Colors
    E17
    Episode 17ColorsBarry 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.
  • MTV Spring Break
    E18
    Episode 18MTV Spring BreakHoping 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.
  • Flashy Little Flashdancer
    E19
    Episode 19Flashy Little FlashdancerAfter 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.
  • The Opportunity of a Lifetime
    E20
    Episode 20The Opportunity of a LifetimeBarry 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.
  • Spaceballs
    E21
    Episode 21SpaceballsAdam 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.
  • Let's Val Kilmer This Car
    E22
    Episode 22Let's Val Kilmer This CarWhen Lainey moves back to town, Barry asks her to the prom; but when she says no, he plans a senior prank with Principal Ball's car to get out of going. Meanwhile, Erica tells Murray she has made a final decision about her future in college, and he is furious and insists she pay her own way for rent and food.
Cast of Season 5
  • Wendi McLendon-CoveyBeverly Goldberg
  • Jeff GarlinMurray Goldberg
  • Sean GiambroneAdam Goldberg
  • Troy GentileBarry Goldberg
  • Hayley OrrantiaErica Goldberg
  • Patton OswaltAdam Goldberg (voice)
  • George SegalAlbert 'Pops' Solomon
  • Sam LernerGeoff Schwartz
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