Ep 13. Episode 13

The Goldbergs season 1 episode 13 is titled "Goldbergs Never Say Die!" and follows the titular family as they face off against their rival family, the Kremps, in a game of kickball. The episode opens with Adam Goldberg, the youngest member of the family, discovering his father's old video camera and deciding to make a documentary about the kickball game. As Adam films the preparations leading up to the game, the rest of the family gets caught up in a heated feud with the Kremps, culminating in a tense and exciting game.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the Goldbergs and the Kremps engage in a series of escalating pranks and stunts in an attempt to gain an advantage in the kickball game. The two families have been rivals for years, and the game is seen as a chance to settle the score once and for all. Along the way, viewers get a glimpse into the dynamic between the two families as well as the comical and occasionally ridiculous lengths they'll go to in order to come out on top.

As the game approaches, tensions rise and strategy becomes key. The Goldbergs enlist the help of Adam's friend, Chad Kremp (played by guest star, Johnny Pemberton), in an attempt to gain insider knowledge about the Kremps' game plan. Meanwhile, the Kremps employ their secret weapon - their grandmother. The scene is set for an epic showdown between the two families, with each side determined to emerge victorious.

The kickball game itself is the highlight of the episode, with plenty of hilarious moments as well as some genuinely tense and thrilling moments. The filmmakers do an excellent job of capturing the action on the field, as both teams give it their all and the score remains neck and neck throughout. As the game comes to a close, viewers will be on the edge of their seat to see who emerges victorious.

Beyond the kickball game, "Goldbergs Never Say Die!" also explores some of the relationships between the family members. The episode focuses particularly on the sibling dynamic between Adam and his older brother, Barry. While the two often bicker and tease each other, they ultimately have each other's backs when it really counts. Similarly, the relationship between Adam and his father, Murray, is also explored in depth, with Adam coming to understand the lengths his dad is willing to go to in order to support his family.

Overall, "Goldbergs Never Say Die!" is a fun, lighthearted episode that showcases the strengths of The Goldbergs as a series. The comedy is on point, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments throughout the episode. At the same time, there's enough heart and emotion to make viewers truly invested in the outcome of the kickball game. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a fun, feel-good episode of television, "Goldbergs Never Say Die!" is definitely worth a watch.