The Goldbergs-Season 2 with SPOILERS

If you read this post a while back, you would know how much I love watching The Goldbergs. I started season two around Pesach and got my in-laws into it, as well. I also got my sons into it and they binge watched season 1 and then when they caught up to me in season 2, we watched together. (I'm just glad the swears are bleeped out and that the adult jokes are over their head. They still find a lot of things very funny.)
I'll cut right to the chase with favorite episodes this time.

#1 Love is a Mix Tape: In the second-season opener, Adam takes the next step in his blossoming relationship with Dana by creating a mix tape for her, but the tape falls into Beverly's hands instead. Elsewhere, Barry gets caught with a fake ID.
Season 2 started out on a hilarious note with this episode. The best part was Beverly playing the tape in the car while Dana was right there and Adam having to come up with an excuse for what had happened. Also, David Spade as the fake id seller was great! (I love the SNL actor cameos on this series!)

#2 Mama Drama: When Adam isn't cast as the lead in the school musical, Beverly helps him star in a competing show. Murray stubbornly tries to avoid traffic, opening a rift between him and Barry.
So many great things about this episode, from Adam being a total diva to Murray's impatience with traffic.

#3 The Facts of Bleeping Life: Adam and Barry form a garage rock band, and promptly invite Erica and Lainey to join with unforeseen consequences. The royal wedding inspires Bev to renew her vows with Murray.
"Did his vows end with 'sha la la la'?" So many funny moments!

#8 I Rode a Hoverboard: Adam's exaggeration about how he broke his arm could jeopardize his friendship with Emmy Mirsky.
Adam's George Michael impression won me over, but his little lie had some funny consequences.

#10 DannyDonnieJoeyJonJordan: Beverly is ordered to clean out the garage by Murray, who wants everything gone except for one trunk that he's particularly sentimental about. Meanwhile, Adam and Barry discover Erica's old collection of New Kids on the Block memorabilia.
Hands down, the best episode of the season! I could not stop laughing. Not only was the NKOTB homage beyond awesome, but the artwork stuff was hilarious too.
Murray: "I love Babby. Who's Babby?"
Beverly: "You're Babby!"



#14 Barry Goldberg's Day Off: Trying to copy one of his favorite movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Barry skips school.
I love the way this episode played out. The funniest was trying to get the host at the restaurant to act snooty (or snotty?) but he was all friendly. Also, Charlie Sheen's cameo was unexpected and awesome. Of course, I had to show my kids FBDO after we saw this.



#15 Happy Mom, Happy Life: Dana and Adam are given a doll to parent for a school project, but end up in jeopardy of failing because of Beverly's "grand-smothering." Meanwhile, Erica tries to get back at Barry for monopolizing her best friend's time by joining the JTP, however her plan doesn't go as expected.
I love that Nick Swardson plays a scam artist selling fake CPK dolls and how scary they look. Also, the Heart song playing every time someone has a moment with Erica. I did get teary-eyed over the nice thing Barry did for Erica toward the end. And Adam's teacher's reasoning for giving him a good grade.

#16 The Lost Boy: Adam attends a Phillies game with his dad and ends up lost in the stadium after Murray allows him to leave his seat on his own. Elsewhere, Beverly's guilt trip backfires when Erica and Barry drive off without her during an argument on their way home from the mall. Repeat after me: "It's not real. Don't feel." I love how that backfired and how Barry got all into bedazzling his clothes. And what is a "nubby" anyway? I always joke with the kids about giving them snuggies and nubbies now. Adam reminded me of my older son with not wanting to go to the bathroom by himself. I do agree that it is a bit much to send a kid to the bathroom by themselves at a big crowded place like that.

#17 The Adam Bomb: Adam and Barry get in a prank war, while Erica tries to become a pop star.
I love that Erica was a Tiffany fan. I was all into her music in the late 80s and played her tape over and over and over again. (It was my comfort music for a while.) The pranks were pretty funny...especially the photo one.

#21 As You Wish: Murray's joy over Adam wanting to play a sport is short-lived once he discovers that it's fencing, and worse yet, he was inspired by a scene from The Princess Bride. Meanwhile, things don't go exactly as planned when Beverly tries to make a love connection between Barry's wrestling coach and Erica's voice teacher.
Honestly, I was thinking this would play out like the "Ferris Bueller" episode and Pops would be reading the story to Adam while the other characters played the various parts. Beverly could be all "I'm not a witch. I'm your wife!" However, there were some great parts to this episode. I also love the matchmaking. It reminded me of Clueless in some ways. (Ironically, Wallace Shawn is in that movie too!)

#22 Dance Party USA: Adam, thinking Pop's good luck might rub off on him, takes a gamble and ends up losing his beloved toys. Meanwhile, Erica's dream of appearing on a popular TV dance show turns into a nightmare when Barry gives her pink eye.
Erica's situation reminded me of You Again (movie from 2010 starring Kristen Bell). All the betting with the principal was funny too.

#23 Bill/Murray: Murray bonds with Lainey's dad and learns what it means to be a true friend.
Clued me in to why adult male friendships are so complex! I also love how Adam was trying to mimic the "Take On Me" video, but it came out just a tad different...

#24: Goldbergs Feel Hard: Beverly insists on throwing Erica a going away party when she leaves for her summer arts school.
The description is just a small part to a great episode. I love Barry's little slip-up. It reminded me of Chandler on Friends. (Except Chandler got a much better response.) I did not expect Dana to say what she did though! And Erica and Murray's "love-off" was pretty funny.

Great season overall! I can't wait to watch season 3 and wouldn't mind it being on DVD right about now...