Ep 1. Breakfast Club

In The Goldbergs season 4 episode 1 titled "Breakfast Club," the family is back with more hilarious antics and 80s nostalgia. The episode starts with Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) stressing over Adam's (Sean Giambrone) first day of high school, prompting her to create a special breakfast for him in hopes of boosting his confidence. However, things quickly go awry as Murray (Jeff Garlin) accidentally eats Adam's special bacon and Barry (Troy Gentile) and Erica (Hayley Orrantia) are too focused on their own issues to help.

Meanwhile, Adam's anxiety over fitting in at school is only made worse when he realizes he doesn't have any friends in his classes. Desperate to find a group to be a part of, he joins the school's audio visual club, where he meets Dave Kim (Kenny Ridwan). The two bond over their shared love for movies and become fast friends, but their newfound friendship is put to the test when they clash over creative differences during a video project.

As if that isn't enough drama, Dave Kim invites Adam to a screening of the classic movie "The Breakfast Club," causing Beverly to reminisce about her own high school memories. In a flashback, we see Beverly in detention with a group of misfit students, including her future husband Murray, who she tries to impress with her knowledge of music. However, her plan backfires when she accidentally reveals she doesn't know who Led Zeppelin is.

Back in the present day, Erica is dealing with her own issues as she struggles to find a job after being let go from her summer internship. She believes her life is falling apart until she meets a new friend, Lainey (AJ Michalka), who encourages her to pursue her dream of becoming a singer.

The episode ends with the family coming together to watch "The Breakfast Club" and bonding over their shared experiences. Despite the ups and downs of the day, they are reminded that they always have each other and that's all that matters in the end.

Overall, "Breakfast Club" is a heartwarming and hilarious episode that showcases the Goldbergs' trademark blend of family dysfunction and nostalgic humor. From Beverly's overbearing parenting to Adam's high school woes, the episode captures the struggles and triumphs of growing up in the 80s. Fans of the show will love seeing their favorite characters back in action, while newcomers will quickly fall in love with this zany and lovable family.