Ep 18. The Dating Game

The Goldbergs season 8 episode 18, titled "The Dating Game," is a classic rom-com episode that shows the Goldberg family members trying to find love, all in their own unique ways. Beverly Goldberg, the head of the family and a hopeless romantic, tries to take control of her son Adam's love life by meddling in his dating affairs. She sets her sights on finding the perfect girl for Adam, using her own methods that include buying him a subscription to a dating service and even attempting to set him up with the daughter of one of her friends.

Meanwhile, Barry, the eldest son, is going through a post-breakup phase and is attempting to move on by dating multiple girls at once. Erica, the eldest daughter, has other things on her mind, including her new business venture with Geoff, her former high school sweetheart-turned-best friend-turned-business partner.

As the episode progresses, the family members realize that finding love isn't as easy as they thought it would be. Beverly soon discovers that Adam has already found someone special, and it isn't the girl that she had picked out for him. Barry's attempts at dating multiple girls end up backfiring on him, and Erica's business venture with Geoff hits a major roadblock when a potential investor decides to back out.

As the episode comes to a close, the Goldbergs learn that finding love isn't always easy, and that sometimes it's best to let things happen organically rather than trying to force them to happen. Beverly learns to trust her son's judgment when it comes to dating, while Barry realizes that he needs to take some time for himself before diving back into the dating world. Erica and Geoff's business venture may have hit a roadblock, but they both realize that their friendship is more important than any business deal.

Overall, "The Dating Game" is a heartwarming episode that tells a relatable story about the ups and downs of dating and relationships. The Goldbergs do a great job of weaving together the different storylines of each family member in a way that is both funny and heartwarming. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters navigate the tricky world of love and dating in their own unique ways.