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The Goldbergs

The Goldbergs

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2013–2023Ended10 seasons229 episodes~22 min/epTV-PGMidcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.

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Where to watch

Where can I watch The Goldbergs?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists The Goldbergs streaming on Hulu and The Roku Channel (free) and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about The Goldbergs?

The Goldbergs earns 4 badges, led by Crowd Pleaser and Feel-good.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is The Goldbergs worth watching?

The Goldbergs' Midcredits score is the 87th percentile of all shows, from 45K ratings across 2 sources. 87% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

87th percentile

Better received than 87% of shows

86th percentile among Comedy86th percentile among 2010s
Acclaim (how much people like it)81st
Approval (how many liked it)88th

Acclaim

Crowd Pleaser: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

78 /100

81st percentile of all shows

82nd percentile among Comedy79th percentile among 2010s

Rating distribution

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

Approval

How many liked it

87% liked it

88th percentile of all shows

85th percentile among Comedy86th percentile among 2010s
87% rated it 7–1013% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

97th percentile

45K ratings across platforms

97th percentile among Comedy97th percentile among 2010s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 19% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both camps agree the show captures a nostalgic, exaggerated view of 80s family life with a loud, over-the-top style.

Fans praised

  • Nostalgic 80s setting and pop culture references
  • Heartfelt family dynamics and emotional core
  • Strong ensemble cast chemistry, especially Wendi McLendon-Covey

Detractors panned

  • Repetitive, formulaic episode structure
  • Overbearing and unrealistic characters, especially Beverly
  • Shouting replaces actual dialogue and humor

What stands out

ActingDivisive75

Strong cast chemistry, Wendi McLendon-Covey standout; some critics find performances over-the-top

HumorDivisive65

Laugh-out-loud moments for fans; detractors find it unfunny

Emotional impactDivisive65

Heartfelt family lessons at episode end; some find it manipulative

CharactersDivisive60

Relatable family archetypes but become one-note and annoying over time

PacingDivisive55

Fast-paced, breezy half-hour; later seasons feel tired

DialogueDivisive50

Snappy but often loud and unrealistic; detractors cite rapid-fire shouting

OriginalityDivisive50

Based on real home videos but borrows heavily from Wonder Years formula

Plot and storyDivisive45

Formulaic conflict-resolution structure; early seasons praised for heart

Preferred by

Under-30s vs over-30s

Preferred by Over-30s

Over-30s scored it 18 points higher than under-30s.

Critics vs users

Preferred by Users

Users scored it 16 points higher than critics.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 3 points apart
  • US vs non-US 8 points apart

Episodes

10 seasons

Season 10 · 2022 · 22 episodes

  • S10E1

    If You Build It

    Sep 21, 202222 min
  • S10E2

    That's A Schwartz Man

    Sep 28, 202222 min
  • S10E3

    Jenkintown After Dark

    Oct 5, 202222 min
  • S10E4

    Man of the House

    Oct 12, 202222 min
  • S10E5

    Uncle-ing

    Oct 19, 202222 min
  • S10E6

    DKNY

    Oct 26, 202222 min

Watch experience

What is The Goldbergs like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, light and gentle — an even-paced watch that leaves you feeling good.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
JoyfulWarmAbsurd
Heaviest: late
Warm humor
Register
WarmPlayful
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.Resets each episode · 10% of showsOne continuous story
ToneHolds its material with affectionate sincerity, playing family quirks for laughs while celebrating them.
The rideThe series maintains a light, joyful tone throughout, with moments of absurd comedy, but the concluding seasons carry more sentiment and nostalgic weight.
StructureStandard sitcom structure: setup, conflict, resolution per episode.
Episode formatEach episode features a self-contained comedic story with a minor lesson learned, and the status quo is restored by the end, typical of a traditional sitcom.
Season formatThough episodes reset, characters age and relationships evolve over seasons, with the show following the kids from middle school through high school.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
Feel-goodCozy · 5% of shows
Why it leaves you this wayLeaves you with a warm, nostalgic fondness for family and the 80s.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Comedy
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12% (this title): Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% (this title) · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Comedy: Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony. · Comedy of errors: Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.

12% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeTypical episodes revolve around domestic misunderstandings and schemes, fitting comedy of errors. Episodes vary but lean this way.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31% (this title): Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% (this title) · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27%: Identity 20% · Coming of age 9% (this title) · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsComing of age · 9% of shows
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe series explores the messy, loving, often ludicrous bonds of the Goldberg family, framed by nostalgic affection for 1980s childhood and the growing pains of its kids.
StanceThe series warmly celebrates family bonds, presenting their chaos and love with affectionate humor rather than critique.

The world

Late 20th centurySuburbanDomesticInstitutionalStylized realism
Orchestral modernPopRockSupportive music · licensed compilation
SettingJenkintown, Pennsylvania, 1980s
MusicHeavy use of iconic 1980s pop and rock hits, often as needle drops that underscore the nostalgic setting.

Content guide

Is The Goldbergs okay for kids?

TV-PG

The Goldbergs is rated TV-PG. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at minimal (7/100), sexual content at mild (24/100), language at moderate (36/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (28/100) and frightening material at minimal (9/100). Overall it is heavier than 20% of TV-PG shows.

Ratings in 21 other countries
  • Canada14+
  • AustraliaM
  • Germany12
  • France12
  • Ireland12
  • South Korea12
  • Brazil14
  • Austria16
  • Denmark15
  • FinlandK16
  • IndiaU
  • ItalyT
  • MexicoB
  • MYU
  • Netherlands6
  • NorwayA
  • PortugalNR
  • Spain13
  • SwedenFrån 15 år
  • Switzerland12
  • Türkiye13+
Overall
Mild · all five categories
Heavier than 7% of all showsHeavier than 20% of TV-PG shows
Violence & Gore
None / Minimal
light for a TV-PG show
heavier than 9%
Sex & Nudity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-PG show
heavier than 37%
Profanity
Moderate
typical for a TV-PG show
heavier than 70%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
typical for a TV-PG show
heavier than 44%
Frightening / Intense
None / Minimal
light for a TV-PG show
heavier than 12%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is language, heavier than 70% of TV-PG shows.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does The Goldbergs have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in The Goldbergs?

Cast

2 of the 10 billed cast had never appeared on screen; 1 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Wendi McLendon-Covey
as Beverly Goldberg
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Sean Giambrone
as Adam Goldberg
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Troy Gentile
as Barry Goldberg
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Hayley Orrantia
as Erica Goldberg
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Jeff Garlin
as Murray Goldberg
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
George Segal
as Albert 'Pops' Solomon
Established: A standing when this show came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Sam Lerner
as Geoff Schwartz
Patton Oswalt
as Narrator
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Noah Munck
as 'Naked' Rob Smith
Matt Bush
as Andy Cogan
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.

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