“Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. THE GOLDBERGS Season 6 Episode 1 Photos Sixteen Candles.
“The Goldbergs” stars Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”) as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt (“Ratatouille”) as adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile (“Good Luck Chuck”) as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia (“The X Factor”) as Erica Goldberg, Sam Lerner as Geoff Schwartz, with George Segal (“Just Shoot Me”) as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) as Murray Goldberg.
Guest starring is AJ Michalka as Lainey, Kenny Ridwan as Dave Kim, David Koechner as Bill Lewis, Alison Rich as Valley Erica, Sean Marquette as Johnny Atkins, Niko Guardado as Ruben Amaro, Jr., Stephanie Katherine Grant as Emmy, Alex Jennings as Carla and Marques Ray as Casino Dealer.
“Sixteen Candles” was written by Alex Barnow and directed by Lew Schneider.
Adam F. Goldberg, Doug Robinson, Alex Barnow, Chris Bishop, Lew Schneider, David Guarascio and Andrew Secunda are executive producers. “The Goldbergs” is produced by Happy Madison, DR Productions and Adam F. Goldberg Productions, in association with Sony Pictures Television.
“The Goldbergs” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned to this episode at a later date.
The Goldbergs are back, and it’s gonna be an epic year for everyone’s favorite ‘80s family. For starters, there’s gonna be a wedding! Meddling mama, Beverly, is thrilled all her schmoos are back under the same roof. It gives her one last shot at smothering like the old days, while delightfully grumpy dad, Murray, weighs the costly snap-decisions of his moron kids. Temperamental middle child and groom-to-be, Barry, is psyched to top off his legendary senior year by marrying the love of his life, Lainey Lewis, who’s back in town and amping up to join one of the zaniest families on the block. Meanwhile, oldest sister, Erica, dropped out of college to pursue her lifelong dream of rock stardom. The only catch is now she has to chase that dream under the same roof she grew up in and recently escaped. One person thrilled that Erica’s back is her lovable, dopey, doting boyfriend, Geoff Schwartz. Naturally, all the craziness will be captured on clunky VHS camera by budding filmmaker and youngest son, Adam. This year, Adam finds himself settling into his geeky identity in high school while navigating life and girlfriends in the midst of all the chaos at home.
Rounding out the brood is beloved grandfather Al “Pops” Solomon. As always, the treasured, reliable patriarch of the Goldberg crew can be counted on for a timeless piece of wisdom when his family needs it most – or at least a shared deli sandwich and a laugh.
This year finds the Goldbergs in their wildest, funniest and most heartfelt season yet. With the entire clan back under one roof, emotions (and hilarity) will run high as they steer through a year no one could’ve imagined. And yet, despite everything changing for the Goldberg family, one thing always stays the same. No matter how hectic life gets, when they go through it together, that’s when the happiest memories are made.
THE GOLDBERGS Season 6 Episode 1 Photos Sixteen Candles
THE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) SAM LERNER, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) SAM LERNER, HAYLEY ORRANTIA, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) SEAN GIAMBRONE, HAYLEY ORRANTIATHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) THE GOLDBERGSTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) SEAN GIAMBRONE, SAM LERNERTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) ALISON RICH, ALEX JENNINGSTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) KENNY RIDWANTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) ALEX JENNINGS, ALISON RICHTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) NIKO GUARDADO, GEORGE SEGALTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) HAYLEY ORRANTIATHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) HAYLEY ORRANTIA, TROY GENTILETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) GEORGE SEGALTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, KENNY RIDWAN, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) ALISON RICH, HAYLEY ORRANTIA, SEAN MARQUETTETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) KENNY RIDWAN, STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) KENNY RIDWAN, STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) KENNY RIDWAN, SEAN GIAMBRONE, SEAN MARQUETTETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) NIKO GUARDADOTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) STEPHANIE KATHERINE GRANT, SEAN GIAMBRONETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth) SAM LERNER, SEAN GIAMBRONE, HAYLEY ORRANTIATHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, JEFF GARLIN, SEAN GIAMBRONE, TROY GENTILE, HAYLEY ORRANTIATHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, JEFF GARLIN, TROY GENTILETHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, JEFF GARLINTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, JEFF GARLINTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, JEFF GARLINTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) JEFF GARLIN, WENDI MCLENDON-COVEYTHE GOLDBERGS – “Sixteen Candles” – It’s Adam’s 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions to remember their youngest son’s big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults, on the season premiere of “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Ron Tom) HAYLEY ORRANTIA, TROY GENTILE
