Episode
The Goldbergs: You Only Die Once, Or Twice, But Never Three Times
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Goldbergs
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2022-01-05
Episode context
You Only Die Once, Or Twice, But Never Three Times is Episode 10 in Season 9 of The Goldbergs. It aired on 2022-01-05.
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Episode 9: Tennis People
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.
Episode 11: Hip-Shaking and Booty-Quaking
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.
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Episode 8: A Light Thanksgiving Nosh
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."
Episode 12: The Kissing Bandits
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.
Episode 7: The Rose-Kissy Thing
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.
Episode 13: A Peck Of Familial Love
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.
Episode 6: The Hunt for the Great Albino Pumpkin
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.
Episode 14: The Steve Weekend
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.
Episode 5: An Itch Like No Other
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.
Episode 15: The Wedding
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.
Episode 4: The William Penn Years
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.
Episode 16: The Downtown Boys
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.