Ep 21. Oates & Oates

The Goldbergs season 7 episode 21 is titled "Oates & Oates." This episode features Erica, Barry, and Geoff as they try to come up with a theme for their group project. Meanwhile, Adam discovers that the school's beloved music teacher, Mr. Oates, is leaving and decides to create a video tribute to him.

As the school year comes to a close, Erica, Barry, and Geoff are assigned a group project where they must create a business plan for a new product. However, they struggle to come up with a theme that they are all passionate about. After much debate, they decide to create a snack food called "Oates & Oates" named after their favorite music teacher, Mr. Oates.

At the same time, Adam discovers that Mr. Oates is leaving the school to pursue a career in music and is devastated by the news. As a tribute to his favorite teacher, Adam decides to create a video montage that showcases Mr. Oates' impact on the school and its students.

Throughout the episode, the Goldberg siblings and Geoff work to create their business plan and face various challenges along the way, including disagreements over the product's flavor and packaging. Meanwhile, Adam works on his tribute video and reflects on the impact that Mr. Oates has had on his life.

As the episode comes to a close, the group presents their business plan to their class, but not before Adam's tribute video to Mr. Oates is shown. The video is a huge success and leaves everyone in tears, including Mr. Oates himself. The episode ends with Adam and Mr. Oates sharing a heartfelt moment, and Erica, Barry, and Geoff's business plan being embraced by the class.

Overall, "Oates & Oates" is a heartwarming episode of The Goldbergs that showcases the importance of teachers and the impact they can have on their students' lives. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and the power of friendship.