The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 Series 5 Episode 9
- 30 min
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7.9 (337)
The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 revolves around the family's Thanksgiving preparations. Beverly, the matriarch of the family, is excited to host and prepare everything for Thanksgiving. However, she realizes that her recipe book is missing, and she's lost without it. She enlists the help of her children, Adam and Erica, to help her find the book. Adam and Erica initially refuse, but Beverly pulls their heartstrings by reminding them of her hard work in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, at school, Adam's teacher assigns a group project on the American Revolution, which is due right after Thanksgiving. Adam is hesitant to work with his friends, as they have different opinions and ideas about the project. He finally decides to join forces with two of his friends, Dana and Chad, and ask his girlfriend, Jackie, for help. The group works tirelessly on their project and even ends up enjoying their time together as friends.
At the same time, Barry, the eldest sibling, is trying to come up with a plan to avoid spending Thanksgiving with his father's new girlfriend, Renee. He convinces his best friend, Geoff, to join him in a plan to find a way out of it. Meanwhile, Murray, the father, tries to reason with them and make them spend Thanksgiving with Renee. But, Barry and Geoff are relentless in their pursuit to avoid Renee and come up with wild excuses to escape the family gathering.
The episode ends with the family gathering for Thanksgiving, and Beverly's search for the recipe book ends in an unexpected place. The family sits down for dinner and shares what they are thankful for, including their family, friends, and the new members who have joined them. The American Revolution project goes well, and the group gets an excellent grade. Barry and Geoff's plan to avoid Renee backfires, and they end up having a great time with her.
The Goldbergs Season 5 Episode 9 showcases the importance of family, friends, and Thanksgiving traditions. It also highlights the struggles and efforts that parents put in to make such events memorable for their children. The humor and warmth of the episode make it a perfect family watch for Thanksgiving.