Ep 17. The Scrunchie Rule

Beverly Goldberg is in her element in The Goldbergs season 5 episode 17, "The Scrunchie Rule." When her daughter Erica becomes head of the school's female a cappella group, Beverly is over the moon. She sees so much potential in Erica's group and knows that they can win the school's annual singing competition. But there's a problem. The group's sound is great, but their appearance is, according to Beverly, a complete mess. Their hair is all over the place and they're not wearing matching outfits. Beverly knows that in order to stand out and be taken seriously, the girls need to follow her strict "Scrunchie Rule."

Beverly's "Scrunchie Rule" is simple: the girls must wear matching scrunchies in their hair at all times when they're performing. According to Beverly, this rule will bring the girls together and help them to look more professional. As expected, Erica and her friends balk at this idea. They don't like the idea of having to wear matching scrunchies, especially when they've never done it before. But Beverly is insistent, and Erica eventually gives in. The girls start wearing scrunchies, and Beverly is thrilled.

At first, things seem to be going well. The girls start to look more put together and their sound improves. But soon, the "Scrunchie Rule" starts to cause more harm than good. The girls start to become fixated on their appearance, spending more time worrying about their hair and outfits than their music. They start to argue and fight with each other, and their performances suffer. Erica realizes that the "Scrunchie Rule" has become more of a distraction than a help, but she doesn't want to upset her mom.

Meanwhile, Adam and Barry are dealing with their own problems. They've been tasked with taking care of Murray's dog, Lucky, while he's out of town. Adam is excited to spend time with the dog, but quickly realizes that Lucky is a handful. He chews on everything, barks all the time, and generally causes chaos. Barry, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with Lucky. He's convinced that the dog hates him and is constantly trying to attack him. The two brothers bicker and argue over how to take care of the dog, and things come to a head when Lucky goes missing.

Overall, "The Scrunchie Rule" is a lighthearted episode that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the importance of communication. The episode shows how a seemingly harmless idea (like the "Scrunchie Rule") can spiral out of control if not carefully thought out. It also showcases the different ways in which siblings can approach a task, and how their differences can both help and hinder them. Fans of The Goldbergs will enjoy the episode's humor and heart, and will appreciate the show's continued dedication to exploring the joys and challenges of family life.