Ep 17. Deadheads

Adam, the youngest member of the Goldberg family, embarks on a mission to find a ticket for a Grateful Dead concert that will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is particularly interested in getting his hands on a backstage pass, so he can meet his Grateful Dead idol, Jerry Garcia. Adam's excitement about the concert gets his whole family stirred up.

Erica, Adam's older sister, who is not a Deadhead, accompanies Adam on his road trip to Pittsburgh. The journey provides an opportunity for the siblings to bond, as they share some of their deepest fears and insecurities. Erica is still reeling from her recent college rejection, while Adam worries about what he wants to do with his life.

Back home, Beverly, the mother of the Goldberg family, struggles to come to grips with the fact that Erica is not going to college. She decides to channel her energy into a new hobby: sculpture. However, she quickly realizes that she has no talent for sculpting and ends up with a series of hideous-looking clay heads.

Meanwhile, Murray, the patriarch of the Goldberg family, tries in vain to connect with Erica's boyfriend, Geoff. Geoff is a preppy, Ivy League-bound kid, and Murray feels like he has nothing in common with him. Nevertheless, Murray persists and manages to bond with Geoff over their shared love of music.

As Adam and Erica get closer to Pittsburgh, they hit a snag when they discover that the tickets they bought online were fake. But they don't give up easily and are determined to find a way to get into the concert. They end up joining a group of Deadheads who are listening to the concert from outside the stadium.

The episode ends with Adam and Erica lying on the grass, looking up at the stars, and reflecting on their experience. They realize that it wasn't about the concert itself, but about the journey they took to get there. They share a heartfelt moment, promising to always be there for each other, no matter what.

Overall, this episode of the Goldberg's is a heartwarming and fun-filled adventure that highlights the importance of family, friendship, and following one's dreams. Fans of the show will appreciate the relatable themes of insecurity, acceptance, and self-discovery that are explored in a comical and relatable way. The Grateful Dead soundtrack adds an extra layer of nostalgic fun.