The Goldbergs: Season 9

2021 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.1

What Season 9 of The Goldbergs

Season 9 of The Goldbergs Has 22 episodes and premiered on September 22, 2021. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.

22episodes

Sep 22, 2021premiered

May 18, 2022latest episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 9 Episodes

9x01 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" theme.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Starring: David Koechner, Jennifer Irwin, Mindy Sterling, Stephanie Courtney
9x02 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 on his deferral.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Starring: Kenny Ridwan, Sadie Stanley, Tim Meadows, Ken Lerner
9x03 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 Beverly takes over her wedding planning.
Directed by: Jason Blount · Starring: David Koechner, Noah Munck, Shayne Topp, Tim Meadows
9x04 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 her neighbor is moving and she's determined to buy his home.
Directed by: Jason Blount · Starring: Noah Munck, Kenny Ridwan, Zach Callison, Zayne Emory
9x05 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 in urgent care with a case of poison ivy in a compromising area - his rear end, testing Erica and Geoff's parenting skills.
Directed by: Christine Lakin · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, David Koechner, Tim Meadows, Jennifer Irwin
9x06 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 bring his former alter ego, rapper "Big Tasty," back to life; and a chance encounter with the legendary Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, brings Barry and Joanne closer together.
Directing: Christine Lakin · Starring: Sadie Stanley, Cassandra Peterson, Judd Hirsch, Augie Isaac
9x07 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 embarrassment, Beverly pushes for her moment to shine with a kiss and a rose and encourages Principal Ball to establish a Non-Athlete Senior Night.  As Adam attempts to foil his mother's plans, Erica finds herself lacking any interested friends to appoint "pre-wedding fun captain." Reluctantly she engages her eager "sister-in-law to be" Joanna, who inadvertently doesn't meet expectations but ultimately proves herself worthy of being called sister.
Directing: Jay Chandrasekhar · Starring: AJ Michalka, Kenny Ridwan, Sean Marquette, Zach Callison
9x08 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 threatened. Meanwhile, Pop-Pop surprises the family by showing up with a new "lady friend."
Directed by: Nicole Treston Abranian · Starring: Tim Meadows, Judd Hirsch, Ken Lerner, Mindy Sterling
9x09 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, 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 her nemesis' tennis club and is determined to become a member even if it means embarrassing herself.
Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar · Starring: Zach Callison, Sadie Stanley, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rob Huebel
9x10 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-themed home movie in his ongoing efforts to court Joanne, but her response leaves him with a bruised ego. Both Barry and Beverly learn valuable lessons in love.
Directed by: Nicole Treston Abranian · Starring: Noah Munck, Kenny Ridwan, Sadie Stanley, Shayne Topp
9x11 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 Penn Academy as "acting principal" and presses the school faculty to put together a "Fame"-themed send-off for the senior class.
Directing: Christine Lakin · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Tim Meadows, Bill Goldberg, Stephen Tobolowsky
9x12 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 their love of ice-dancing and explore their shared passion together.
Directing: Christine Lakin · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, David Koechner, Cedric Yarbrough, Sadie Stanley
9x13 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 Erica.
Directing: Princess Monique Filmz · Starring: Cedric Yarbrough, Noah Munck, Kenny Ridwan, Sadie Stanley
9x14 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 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.
Directing: Vernon Davidson · Starring: AJ Michalka, Cedric Yarbrough, Noah Munck, Shayne Topp
9x15 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 threatens a major storm is imminent which could jeopardize the entire event on the landmark 200th episode.
Directing: Matt Mira · Starring: Cedric Yarbrough, Ken Lerner, Mindy Sterling, Beth Triffon
9x16 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 but realizes he's not cut out for city life.
Directing: Matt Mira · Starring: Noah Munck, Kenny Ridwan, Shayne Topp, Rob Huebel
9x17 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 that Dave Kim (Kenny Ridwan) also plans to attend NYU. The excitement is short-lived when Adam weighs the cost of his popularity after the two agree to be college roommates.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Writing: Carly Garber, Aleah Welsh · Starring: Cedric Yarbrough, Kenny Ridwan, Richard Kind, Jennifer Irwin
9x18 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 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.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Starring: Kenny Ridwan, Zayne Emory, Sadie Stanley, Tim Meadows
9x19 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 celebratory joy after acing the MCAT is short-lived after Erica becomes the local hero when she saves a man from choking at the mall food court.
Directing: Nicole Treston Abranian · Starring: Noah Munck, Sadie Stanley, Shayne Topp, Matt Bush
9x20 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 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.
Directing: Nicole Treston Abranian · Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Kenny Ridwan, Sadie Stanley, Tim Meadows
9x21 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 advice.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Starring: Sadie Stanley, Tim Meadows, Jessy Hodges, Zoey Bond
9x22 Adam Graduates Season Finale
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 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.
Directing: Lew Schneider · Starring: David Koechner, Kenny Ridwan, Sadie Stanley, Tim Meadows