Ep 12. Snow Day

Beverly and Murray receive a call from the school informing them that there’s a snow day, prompting them to come up with a plan to keep the kids entertained. Adam, Barry, and Erica decide to spend their snow day in different ways, but their plans quickly fall apart, leaving them all stuck at home with nothing to do. As their boredom grows, they each turn to different activities to keep themselves occupied. Adam finds a new video game to play with his friends, Barry takes up ice sculpting, and Erica tries her hand at cooking.

Meanwhile, Beverly and Murray struggle to agree on how to best take advantage of the snow day. Beverly, who loves spending time with her kids, thinks they should all do something together, whereas Murray, who hates the cold, just wants to stay inside and relax. Their conflicting philosophies lead to tension between them, culminating in a heated argument over who’s in charge of the house.

As the day drags on and the snow continues to fall, the Goldberg kids each face their own problems. Adam realizes that he’s been playing video games for hours and feels guilty about neglecting his responsibilities, Barry’s ice sculpture collapses just as he finishes it, and Erica’s cooking project goes horribly wrong. Frustrated and disappointed, they each retreat to their own corners of the house, feeling alone and defeated.

But when Beverly and Murray realize how unhappy the kids are, they set aside their differences and come up with a plan to cheer them up. Together, they create a makeshift indoor ski slope in the living room, complete with fake snow and ski equipment. The kids are thrilled by the surprise and spend the rest of the day taking turns skiing down the slope.

In the end, Beverly and Murray make amends and sit down to watch a movie with their kids. As they snuggle up together under blankets, they realize that despite their differences, they all love each other and will always be there for each other, no matter what. The episode ends with a shot of the Goldberg family enjoying a peaceful moment together, surrounded by snow and each other’s company.