Episode
The Goldbergs: Lainey Loves Lionel
Overview
Beverly forbids Adam to see the movie "Porky's," so Murray pushes him to break the rules. But the plan backfires when Beverly forbids Adam to use the phone for Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Barry tries too hard to impress Lainey for the holiday using the music of Lionel Ritchie.
Details
- Series
- The Goldbergs
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2016-02-10
Episode context
Lainey Loves Lionel is Episode 14 in Season 3 of The Goldbergs. It aired on 2016-02-10.
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