Ep 17. The Dirty Dancing Dance

The Goldbergs season 3 episode 17, titled “The Dirty Dancing Dance,” follows the family as they prepare for their annual school dance. Adam is excited about the theme of the dance, which is based on his favorite movie, Dirty Dancing. However, things don't go as planned when Beverly becomes overbearing and tries to make the dance the best one yet. She causes a rift between Adam and his friends, who want to do something different than what Beverly has planned.

Meanwhile, Barry and Erica have their own issues to deal with as they try to impress their respective significant others. Erica is trying to impress her boyfriend's parents, but she's worried they won't like her. Barry, on the other hand, is trying to impress a girl by pretending to be someone he's not.

As the day of the dance approaches, tensions reach a boiling point between Adam and Beverly, with Beverly refusing to let Adam and his friends dance to anything other than Dirty Dancing music. Adam stands up to Beverly, leading to a major confrontation between the two. The argument causes Adam to lose his love for the movie and the dance, putting the entire event in jeopardy.

Despite the tension, the family comes together to make the dance a success. Barry and Erica both impress their significant others, and Adam finds a way to make peace with Beverly and get excited about the dance. When the night finally arrives, the family and their friends show off their best Dirty Dancing moves, making it a night to remember.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the usual hijinks and hilarity that make The Goldbergs a fan favorite. From Beverly's overbearing antics to Adam's awkward attempts at romance, there's never a dull moment with this wacky family. The Dirty Dancing Dance is a heartwarming and funny episode that showcases the importance of family, friendship, and the love of dance.