Ep 16. Body Swap

The Goldbergs season 7 episode 16 titled "Body Swap" follows the usual antics of the Goldberg family as they navigate their way through life in the 1980s. The episode begins with Adam and Barry arguing over a prized family possession – their father's old video camera. While Adam believes he deserves it because he's the one with the passion for filmmaking, Barry insists that he's the true owner since he's the one who's been using it lately. Their argument escalates until they accidentally drop the camera, causing it to break. Meanwhile, Beverly is having a hard time dealing with the fact that her son is growing up. She's worried that Adam will soon leave for college and she'll be left alone. To distract herself, she volunteers to be a chaperone on Adam's class trip to a local museum. However, things don't go as planned when she and her son get into an argument over his lack of interest in the exhibits. In a fit of frustration, they both wish they could trade places with each other.

In a classic trope, the Goldbergs' wish comes true when they wake up the next day to find that they have swapped bodies. Beverly is horrified to find herself in her son's lanky teenage frame, while Adam is both excited and terrified to be in his mother's more mature body. The rest of the episode involves the two of them trying to adjust to their new bodies while keeping the switch a secret from the rest of the family.

As Adam tries to navigate the world of adult responsibilities – including grocery shopping, paying bills, and dealing with the school principal – he realizes that being an adult is not as easy as he thought it would be. Meanwhile, Beverly is enjoying her newfound freedom as a teenager; she goes to school with Adam's friends, eats junk food, and tries to fit in with the kids. However, she soon realizes that being a teenager is not all fun and games when she faces the challenges of high school drama and a crush on her son's best friend.

Towards the end of the episode, Adam and Beverly realize that they miss their own bodies and decide to wish themselves back to their original forms. However, the spell doesn't work, and they remain stuck in each other's bodies. They start to panic until they come up with a plan to swap bodies with other people so that they can eventually end up in their own bodies. The episode ends with the family chaos finally being resolved – but not before some hilarious mishaps and misadventures along the way.

Overall, "Body Swap" is a fun-filled episode of The Goldbergs that explores the familiar trope of body-swapping with a fresh 80s twist. With its relatable humor and heartwarming moments, it's another great addition to the always-entertaining Goldberg family antics.