The Goldbergs: Season 9
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Goldbergs Season 8.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
The Goldbergs’ Excellent Adventure
Sep 22, 2021 · 22 min
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" the
Horse Play
Sep 29, 2021 · 22 min
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 o
Riptide Waters
Oct 6, 2021 · 22 min
Mr.Glascott embarks on a mission to petition the neighborhood to close the local water park down, while Barry plots to thwart his efforts. Erica is faced with frustration as Beverl
The William Penn Years
Oct 13, 2021 · 22 min
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 he
An Itch Like No Other
Oct 20, 2021 · 22 min
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
The Hunt for the Great Albino Pumpkin
Oct 27, 2021 · 22 min
Missing his Pops, Adam finds himself disenchanted with his once favorite time of year, Halloween, until Beverly encourages Pop Pop to spend time with his grandson. Barry decides to
The Rose-Kissy Thing
Nov 3, 2021 · 22 min
Senior Night is upon William Penn Academy, and Beverly soon discovers she is missing out on the ceremonial adoration presented to mothers with athletic children. Much to Adam's em
A Light Thanksgiving Nosh
Nov 17, 2021 · 22 min
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 threatene
Tennis People
Dec 1, 2021 · 22 min
After weeks of waiting, Adam finally receives news that he has been accepted into NYU. His excitement is soon diminished when he learns Brea has been accepted into her dream school
You Only Die Once, Or Twice, But Never Three Times
Jan 5, 2022 · 22 min
Beverly creates a plan to save Formica Mike's (Richard Kind) failing marriage, but her efforts quickly backfire. Meanwhile, Barry enlists Adam and friends to create a James Bond-th
Hip-Shaking and Booty-Quaking
Jan 12, 2022 · 22 min
Erica and Geoff decide to throw a party to prove to others and themselves that they can still have fun as a young, engaged couple. Meanwhile, Beverly assumes control of William Pen
The Kissing Bandits
Jan 19, 2022 · 22 min
Upon their return home from college orientation, Adam and Brea each confess a secret that could affect the future of their relationship. Meanwhile, Barry and Beverly openly admit t
A Peck Of Familial Love
Feb 2, 2022 · 22 min
Adam and Brea attempt remaining just friends post-breakup, while Beverly goes out of her way to protect Adam from further heartbreak. Meanwhile, Barry tries to get closer with Eric
The Steve Weekend
Feb 23, 2022 · 22 min
When Erica and Geoff plan a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at the beach, Barry finds himself face-to-face with his ex-girlfriends and their current boyfriends - causing him to s
The Wedding
Mar 2, 2022 · 22 min
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 threa
The Downtown Boys
Mar 16, 2022 · 22 min
Barry and his friends try to reclaim their youth by forming a boy band, but they quickly learn they aren't kids anymore. Meanwhile, Adam has the keys to Erica's downtown apartment
The Strangest Affair Of All Time
Mar 23, 2022 · 22 min
When Murray goes out of town, Jane Bales (Leslie Grossman) attempts to make a power grab at the Ottoman Empire, forcing Beverly to retaliate. Meanwhile, Adam is thrilled to learn t
School-ercise
Apr 13, 2022 · 22 min
When Beverly steps in for PE coach at William Penn Academy, Adam reluctantly takes her Jazzercise class. He is surprised to find enjoyment in it, until Beverly suffers an embarrass
Grand Theft Scooter
Apr 20, 2022 · 22 min
Beverly decides to join Adam and Brea on their much-anticipated beachside vacation in Miami to take of care of Pops' possessions at his Florida condominium. Meanwhile, Barry's cele
Sunday Chow-Fun Day
May 4, 2022 · 22 min
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 decis
One Exquisite Evening With Madonna
May 11, 2022 · 22 min
After a mold issue at home forces Erica and Geoff to stay at the Goldberg house, Beverly senses tensions in their marriage and seizes the opportunity to impart a little marital adv
Adam Graduates
May 18, 2022 · 22 min
Graduation day is approaching and everyone, especially Adam, is ready - except for Beverly who is not coping well with the idea of an empty nest. Meanwhile, with Geoff's encouragem