The Goldbergs: Season 9

The season nine premiere revolves around the iconic '80s family paying tribute to Pops. Together they venture down memory lane by visiting Pops' favorite stomping grounds. Adam Goldberg, forever with camera in hand, captures the outing - theming it to "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure." Hijinks and hilarity ensue, and we are reminded that there is no bond greater than family. Featured Songs: "Forever Young" by Alphaville, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" by Fred Astaire and The Westminster Childr

Adam and Brea eagerly open their acceptance packets from NYU. Brea learns she has been accepted, but Adam is shocked to see Beverly's name on his acceptance letter. Beverly admits she applied so she could accompany her schmoo to college, but Adam has unfortunately been put on a wait list. Bev and Adam go to Glascott for advice, and Glascott strongly encourages Adam to visit the NYU acceptance department to make his case without Beverly. After Adam twice fails to convince the dean of admissions t

Erica is completely stressed as Beverly takes total control of the wedding planning, leaving Geoff to mediate between mother and daughter. Meanwhile, Glascott is circulating a petition to get the local water park shut down because he got injured there, leading Barry and Adam to try and save the park from closure. Featured Song: "Fall on Me" by R.E.M.

Principal Ball recruits Adam to videotape the seniors' final football game between William Penn and arch-rival Germantown, but Adam's disinterest in sports leads him to become distracted and miss filming William Penn's winning touchdown. This earns him the ire of all the seniors, so he tries to make up for it by creating a touching high school memory video. Meanwhile, Bev learns from realtor Jane Bales that the house next door is up for sale, though it's owned by the cranky Mr. Wofsy (Dan Lauria

Having rented the house next door to Jon Glascott, Beverly gets tired of his extreme neighborliness and round-the-clock visits. Meanwhile, Murray gets a new grill and wants to initiate it with a neighborhood barbecue. Bev encourages Glascott to go on a canoeing trip with Mr. Woodburn on the same day as the barbecue, but Jon returns from the trip early to see the barbecue in progress. Elsewhere, Barry catches poison ivy on his bottom and needs constant care from Erica and Geoff, which the couple

Upset over having his first Halloween without Pops, Adam backs out of going to the school Halloween dance with Brea Bee and Matthew Schernecke. Seeing Adam depressed, Pop-Pop gets him involved in going door-to-door looking for a white pumpkin he says was stolen off his porch. This turns out to be a lie, fabricated by Pop-Pop to give Adam a Halloween adventure like he and Pops used to share. Elsewhere, Barry finds out that Joanne is unaware of his Big Tasty persona, due to him focusing more on ca

After seeing the mothers of William Penn athletes getting a rose and a kiss in a year-end ceremony, Beverly is determined to have an award night for non-athletes so she can have her moment in the spotlight with Adam. However, an embarrassed Adam is just as determined to dissuade her. Meanwhile, Erica struggles to find a friend willing to help with her wedding planning, given that her former companions (Lainey, Valley Erica and Carla) are either out of town or too busy. She settles on Joanne Schw

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 threatened. Determined to regain her status, Bev holds a pre-Thanksgiving "nosh" (with all the traditional Thanksgiving food fare) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Pop-Pop surprises the family by showing up with a new "lady friend," and his attempts to impress her have him revising his past role in the family. Featured Song: "In Your E

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, Brown University. Fearing the distance will affect their relationship, Adam attempts to find ways to keep his girlfriend close. Meanwhile, with Virginia's help, Beverly begins looking for venues to hold Erica's wedding shower. She discovers the tennis club of her nemesis, Jane Bales, is a perfect location and becomes

Having watched the James Bond film A View to a Kill, Barry becomes determined to make his own Bond film, starring himself as "Barry Bond", with Adam's help. Hoping to impress Joanne, Barry screens the finished video for her, only to have her laugh at how corny it is. Barry gets angry with his girlfriend, then learns a painstaking truth: that his family and friends have been tiptoeing around his over-sensitivity for years. Meanwhile, Beverly learns that Murray's partner, Formica Mike, is living i

Inspired by the movie Fame, Beverly insists William Penn faculty do something special for the seniors, instead of the decades-old tradition of just singing the Quaker song. While initially disinterested, the faculty eventually comes around. Meanwhile, Erica and Geoff start to realize they are becoming as boring as other engaged couples on campus, and set out to throw a rager of a party to prove otherwise. Featured Song: "Fame" by Irene Cara

Upon their return home from college orientation, Adam and Brea each confess a secret that could affect the future of their relationship; Barry and Beverly openly admit their love of ice-dancing and explore their shared passion together. Featured Song: "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor, covered by Hayley Orrantia

As Adam and Brea navigate their breakup, Barry and Erica learn of how close the Schwartz's were for Valentines Day. Featured Song: "Open Arms" by Journey

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 spiral in his attempt to stand out during the festivities. Meanwhile, Adam decides to intervene when Lou takes over planning the wedding video, ultimately bringing the families together.

After learning no one made the deposit on the wedding venue, Geoff scrambles to help fix the oversight before Beverly finds out. To make matters worse, a major winter storm is imminent which could jeopardize the entire event. Featured Songs: "The Final Countdown" by Europe, "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx Guest Starring: Richard Marx as himself

Barry and the rest of the JTP try to reclaim their youth by forming a boy band, but quickly learn they aren't kids anymore. Meanwhile, Adam has the keys to Erica's downtown apartment, but realizes he's not cut out for city life. Featured Song: "Overkill" by Men at Work

When Murray goes out of town, Jane Bales attempts to make a power grab at the Ottoman Empire, forcing Beverly to retaliate; Adam is thrilled to learn that Dave Kim also plans to attend NYU. Featured Song: "Don't Change" by INXS Note: This episode aired on the one-year anniversary of George Segal's passing.

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 embarrassing incident - causing Adam the ultimate humiliation. Brea steps in to show Adam his mother's good intentions and he ultimately comes to her defense. Meanwhile, Barry and Geoff find themselves both up for the same medical internship - causing conflict in their budding friendship.

Beverly decides to join Adam and Brea on their much-anticipated beachside vacation in Miami, and things become complicated when they encounter one of Pops' ex-girlfriends. Barry's joy after acing the MCAT is short-lived when Erica becomes the local hero by saving a man from choking at the mall food court. Featured Song: "One Way or Another" by Blondie, covered by Hayley Orrantia

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 decision to stay or not. Meanwhile, Erica tries to get out of the Schwartz's longstanding tradition of dinner together every Sunday and the subsequent household chores. She soon realizes the importance of finding balance between the demands of family and marriage.

After a mold issue forces Erica and Geoff to stay at the Goldberg house, thanks to Erica constantly leaving wet towels on the bathroom floor much to the tidy Geoff's annoyance, Beverly senses tensions in their marriage and tries to impart a little marital advice. Meanwhile, Adam has to give Brea an "I.O.U. one exquisite evening with Madonna" on their anniversary because tickets are sold out. But Brea's "cool" older sister Claire is in town and sets up Adam with a scalper, making his dream evenin

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 encouragement, Erica decides to try out for Cyndi Lauper as a one-time backup singer replacement. Ultimately, resurrecting her singing dreams doesn't manifest, but bigger and exciting new beginnings await her and the Goldbergs as it is revealed she is pregnant. Featured Song: "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper