Ep 23. Bill/Murray
- TVPG
- May 6, 2015
- 21 min
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7.8 (379)
In The Goldbergs season 2 episode 23, titled "Bill/Murray," the focus is on Adam's obsession with the movie "Caddyshack," specifically the character of Carl Spackler played by Bill Murray. Adam is determined to meet Murray and get him to autograph a copy of his favorite movie.
Meanwhile, Beverly is still struggling with the news that Erica will be leaving for college soon. She becomes even more emotional when she realizes that Erica's graduation will fall on the same day as Adam's school play. Beverly is torn between supporting her daughter at graduation or attending her son's play.
Barry, on the other hand, is struggling with finding a job. He enlists Geoff's help in creating a fake resume to impress potential employers, but their plan does not go smoothly.
Throughout the episode, Adam's attempts to meet Murray become increasingly more desperate, and he eventually convinces his father to take him to a golf course where Murray is supposed to be playing. The adventure leads to some unexpected encounters and bonding moments for Adam and his dad.
As Beverly prepares for graduation and Adam prepares for his school play, the episode takes an emotional turn. There are heartfelt conversations between family members, and the viewer gets a sense of the complex dynamics within the Goldberg family.
In the end, the episode ends on a bittersweet note as Erica says goodbye to her family and heads off to college. Despite the tears and emotional moments, there are also moments of levity and humor, with plenty of '80s references and pop culture nods throughout the episode.
Overall, "Bill/Murray" is an entertaining and emotional episode that showcases the strengths of The Goldbergs as a family sitcom. There are plenty of laughs along the way, but the episode also tackles some serious topics and delivers some touching moments of family bonding. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.