Episode
The Goldbergs: Wingmom
Overview
Inspired by “Top Gun,” Barry decides to join ROTC. Convinced it will help discipline him, Murray orders the Captain to prevent Barry from quitting when the going gets tough, prompting Beverly to join Barry, too! Meanwhile, Adam helps Pops get his swag back with a special librarian.
Details
- Series
- The Goldbergs
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2015-12-02
Episode context
Wingmom is Episode 9 in Season 3 of The Goldbergs. It aired on 2015-12-02.
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Episode 8: In Conclusion, Thanksgiving
Beverly insists the entire family gather for the holiday, but tension builds when brother-in-law Marvin tricks Pop-Pop into thinking Thanksgiving was at his house.Meanwhile, Pops passes the torch to Barry and Erica to give the holiday toast, resulting in them trying to one-up each other.
Episode 10: A Christmas Story
Disappointed with her unenthusiastic family during the holidays, Beverly creates “Super Hanukkah” to get them into the spirit but it’s too similar to Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam is annoyed that Barry is more interested in hanging with Lainey than him, so he triple-dog dares his brother with results neither one see coming.
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Episode 6: Couples Costume
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Episode 12: Baio and Switch
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Episode 5: Boy Barry
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Episode 13: Double Dare
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Episode 4: I Caddyshacked the Pool
Adam, who's embarrassed by his changing body, is desperate to get out of swimming in gym class; and Erica tries to create her identity at school by starting a club that, to her dismay, Barry joins.
Episode 14: Lainey Loves Lionel
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Episode 3: Jimmy 5 Is Alive
Murray's attempt at bonding with Adam goes awry when the two end up fighting over the robot they are building. Barry makes a huge mistake when he accidentally tapes over Beverly's beloved video of his 5th birthday party.
Episode 15: Weird Al
Dana comes to town, but has a hard time mustering up any enthusiasm for a "Weird Al" Yankovic concert Adam wants her to attend, which makes him think their relationship is coming to an end. Meanwhile, Erica and Barry take their new found knowledge as peer counselors and apply it to Murray, who they diagnose as depressed.