Ep 8. Angst-Giving

Beverly Goldberg is getting ready for her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, which she insists on hosting every year. Even though her family is excited about the day, Beverly is anxious and worried that things won't go as planned. With her mother-in-law coming to town, Beverly feels the pressure to make the day perfect and show off her hosting skills.

Meanwhile, Adam is feeling the weight of college applications and the stress of trying to impress his dream school. He enlists the help of Murray, his father, to write his application essay, but quickly realizes that he wants to have his own voice in the essay. And while Erica is excited to go to shopping with Lainey, her best friend, she gets sidetracked after seeing a picture of her ex-boyfriend online.

Barry, on the other hand, is struggling to come up with a plan to impress his girlfriend and her family. He turns to Beverly for advice, and she jumps at the chance to make the day even more perfect. But when Barry's big plan falls through, he learns that sometimes it's the simple things that mean the most.

As the day goes on and tensions rise, the family must learn to cope with their stress and anxiety in order to truly enjoy the spirit of the holiday. With a little bit of help from each other, each family member learns an important lesson about themselves and what truly makes Thanksgiving special.

Overall, Angst-Giving is a heartwarming episode about family, anxiety, and the true meaning of the holiday season. Whether you're a fan of The Goldbergs or not, this episode is sure to make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the many blessings in your life.