Ep 22. Dance Party USA
- TVPG
- April 29, 2015
- 21 min
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7.8 (387)
The Goldbergs season 2 episode 22 titled "Dance Party USA" follows the beloved 80s sitcom family as they prepare for the big end-of-year dance. As the students of William Penn Academy gear up for the event, Beverly Goldberg, the overbearing matriarch, sets her sights on becoming a chaperone for the dance. She is convinced that, despite her children's objections, this is the perfect opportunity to show off the moves that made her queen of her high school dance.
Meanwhile, Adam Goldberg, the youngest of the three siblings, is getting ready for his own coming-of-age moment as he prepares to attend the dance with his first-ever girlfriend, Dana. As he agonizes over the perfect outfit and the perfect dance moves, he is buoyed by the support of his best friend, Emmy, who encourages him to just be himself.
At the dance, chaos ensues as Beverly clings to her old high school moves and tries to over-manage the situation, making enemies of the other chaperones. Adam and Dana are distracted by a rival couple, Barry and Lainey, who seem to have figured out the secret to being the coolest kids in school. Meanwhile, Erica, the oldest Goldberg sibling, is attempting to navigate her own love life, juggling two boys and trying to keep them both from finding out about each other.
Throughout the episode, the characters are forced to confront their insecurities and learn to be brave in the face of adversity. As Beverly learns to let go of her past and embrace the present, Adam realizes that it's okay to be himself and still be cool. Erica realizes that she needs to be honest with herself and the people she cares about.
As always, the show is full of humor and heart, making it a great watch for anyone who loves a good 80s-themed sitcom. From the neon-colored outfits to the classic 80s music, "Dance Party USA" is a trip down memory lane that is not to be missed. Whether you grew up in the 80s or are just a fan of nostalgia, this episode is sure to put a smile on your face and have you busting out your own dance moves.