Ep 9. The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet

Beverly Goldberg, the overprotective mother of the Goldberg family, fusses over her youngest child, Adam, as he prepares to attend his first school dance. Meanwhile, Beverly's husband Murray is busy coaching his high school football team to victory. Adam, who is excited about the upcoming dance, is trying to woo his crush, Dana Caldwell, who he believes is the most beautiful girl on the planet.

Beverly insists on picking out Adam's outfit for the dance, and after much debate, she decides on a white suit jacket and bowtie. Adam, who is reluctant to wear the outfit, gives in to his mother's wishes. Beverly then enlists the help of Erica, the eldest child of the Goldberg family, to help Adam with his dance moves.

Meanwhile, Murray is facing his own troubles coaching the football team. His star player, Matt, is not playing up to his full potential due to his crush on a cheerleader. Murray, who is frustrated with the situation, enlists the help of his wife to teach Matt a lesson in love.

As the night of the dance approaches, Adam is feeling nervous about his outfit and his dance moves. He confides in his sister Erica, who assures him that he will be the most handsome boy at the dance. The night of the dance arrives and Adam enters in his white suit jacket and bowtie, feeling confident and excited.

Upon arriving at the dance, Adam quickly realizes that he is not the only one who has dressed up for the occasion. His rivals, the Jenkintown Posse, are also dressed to impress. Despite this, Adam is confident and ready to win over the heart of Dana Caldwell.

As the night progresses, Adam finds himself competing with the other boys for Dana's attention. They engage in a dance-off, and Adam's moves impress everyone in the room. Beverly, who is watching from the sidelines, is ecstatic with her son's performance.

Meanwhile, Murray's plan to teach Matt a lesson in love backfires, causing him to lose the big game. Murray realizes that he has been too focused on winning and not paying attention to the individual needs of each player on the team.

In the end, Adam wins over Dana's heart and the two share a sweet moment on the dance floor. Beverly, who is filled with pride over her son's success, declares Adam the most handsome boy on the planet.

The episode ends with Murray realizing that the true meaning of coaching is not just about winning, but about helping his players grow and succeed in their personal lives. The Goldbergs, as always, come together as a family to support each other through both the ups and downs of life.