Episode
The Goldbergs: The Downtown Boys
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Goldbergs
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2022-03-16
Episode context
The Downtown Boys is Episode 16 in Season 9 of The Goldbergs. It aired on 2022-03-16.
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