The Goldbergs - Season 5 -

The season premiere pays homage to Weird Science , while other episodes reference Spaceballs , Indiana Jones , and The Breakfast Club .

Season 5 of (2017–2018) captures the family's transition as the kids grow up, with Erica heading to college and Beverly facing an "empty nest" crisis. 🎬 Key Plot Arcs The Goldbergs - Season 5

Beverly struggles to reinvent herself as her children leave home, briefly pursuing night school and business ownership before a disastrous 80s perm "distracts" her. The season premiere pays homage to Weird Science

Barry navigates his senior year without Lainey, eventually reuniting with her for a season-finale engagement. Barry navigates his senior year without Lainey, eventually

Sam Lerner was promoted to a series regular this season, while AJ Michalka (Lainey) moved to a recurring role. ⭐ Highlights & Homages

Adam continues his filmmaking hobby, moving from directing home movies to focusing on scriptwriting. 📺 Season Overview Episodes: 22 total.

Now in college, Erica balances academics with a fledgling music career and her long-distance relationship with Geoff.