Ep 20. This Is This Is Spinal Tap

The Goldbergs is an American television sitcom that follows the daily life of the Goldberg family living in the suburbs of Philadelphia in the 1980s. Season 6, episode 20 is titled "This Is This Is Spinal Tap."

In this episode, Adam, Erica, and Barry decide to create their own version of the 1984 mockumentary film, "This Is Spinal Tap." They form a band and plan to film a music video to showcase their talent. However, their lack of musical ability and poor planning leads to a series of mishaps, including technical difficulties, forgotten lyrics, and wardrobe malfunctions.

Meanwhile, Beverly is excited to have her best friend, Lainey's father, Bill Lewis, visit their home. However, she becomes frustrated with his bad attitude and negative comments about everything. Murray tries to teach Bill how to appreciate life, but his efforts backfire when Bill takes it too far.

At the same time, Geoff Schwartz is excited to finally have a chance to make a video for the school's morning announcements. However, he realizes that his fellow students have some very specific ideas that don't align with his creative vision. He must find a way to compromise with his peers in order to make a successful video.

As the episode progresses, the Goldberg siblings' band faces continuous challenges as they prepare for their music video shoot. Despite their best efforts, everything seems to go wrong, causing them to question whether they are truly meant to be musicians. Meanwhile, Beverly and Murray's attempts at teaching Bill Lewis how to enjoy life only lead to more frustration and disagreements.

Finally, the episode concludes with the band's disastrous music video shoot. Despite their hopes for a successful outcome, the shoot is plagued by mishaps and mistakes. Yet, in the end, the Goldberg siblings are happy to have attempted something new and creative. They realize that making mistakes is a part of life and that they should continue to pursue their interests, no matter how challenging.

Overall, "This Is This Is Spinal Tap" is an entertaining episode of The Goldbergs that showcases the challenges of pursuing creative endeavors. It also highlights the difficulties of trying to change the attitudes and behaviors of those around you. With its fun, humorous tone, this episode is sure to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.