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The Goldbergs

The Goldbergs is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2023.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Goldbergs is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2023. Created by Adam F. Goldberg, it is a semi-autobiographical series set in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, during the 1980s and follows the lives of the Goldberg family. The series is a family sitcom framed around the childhood experiences of Adam F. Goldberg, with much of the storytelling coming from the perspective of younger Adam.

Premise

The series is a family sitcom set in the 1980s and framed around the childhood experiences of Adam F. Goldberg. It depicts the Goldberg family’s everyday life, with much of the storytelling coming from Adam's perspective.

Cast and characters

The main cast included Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg, Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam, Troy Gentile as Barry, and Hayley Orrantia as Erica. The ensemble became central to the show's family-comedy format.

Production and broadcast

The Goldbergs was created by Adam F. Goldberg and produced with collaborators including Seth Gordon and Doug Robinson. It aired on ABC for ten seasons from 2013 to 2023.

Reception

The series received mostly positive reviews from critics according to the available sources. Its nostalgic 1980s setting and family-centred humour were recurring elements of its appeal.

Key facts

  • The series was inspired by Adam F. Goldberg's childhood and family life in the 1980s.
  • It aired on ABC from September 24, 2013, to May 3, 2023.
  • The main cast included Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, and Hayley Orrantia.
  • The series ran for ten seasons, with the tenth announced as the final in February 2023.
  • It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
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Canadian context

The series aired internationally and remained accessible to Canadian viewers through television and streaming platforms, making it part of the broader North American sitcom landscape.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Goldbergs about?
It is a sitcom about the Goldberg family living in the 1980s, told through the experiences of Adam, the youngest child and a stand-in for creator Adam F. Goldberg.
Who created The Goldbergs?
The series was created by Adam F. Goldberg.
When did The Goldbergs air?
It aired on ABC from September 24, 2013, to May 3, 2023.
Who starred in The Goldbergs?
The main cast included Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, and Hayley Orrantia.
Is The Goldbergs based on a true story?
It is semi-autobiographical and based on Adam F. Goldberg's childhood and family life in the 1980s.
How many seasons did The Goldbergs have?
The series ran for 10 seasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goldbergs_(2013_TV_series)
    Supports: Created by Adam F. Goldberg; ABC run from 2013 to 2023; cast; premise; final season information.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_goldbergs
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, network, original release date, and general series description.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-goldbergs/1000505612/
    Supports: Run dates, season count, network, and series description.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2712740/
    Supports: Setting in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; original premiere date; series identification.