Season 5 of (2017–2018) captures the family's transition as the kids grow up, with Erica heading to college and Beverly facing an "empty nest" crisis. 🎬 Key Plot Arcs
Features appearances by Rick Moranis (voice of Dark Helmet), Ilan Mitchell-Smith ( Weird Science ), and real-life counterparts of the characters.
Now in college, Erica balances academics with a fledgling music career and her long-distance relationship with Geoff. The Goldbergs - Season 5
Sam Lerner was promoted to a series regular this season, while AJ Michalka (Lainey) moved to a recurring role. ⭐ Highlights & Homages
The season premiere pays homage to Weird Science , while other episodes reference Spaceballs , Indiana Jones , and The Breakfast Club . Season 5 of (2017–2018) captures the family's transition
Each episode concludes with from creator Adam F. Goldberg’s childhood, showing the real events that inspired the episode's plot.
Barry navigates his senior year without Lainey, eventually reuniting with her for a season-finale engagement. Sam Lerner was promoted to a series regular
Beverly struggles to reinvent herself as her children leave home, briefly pursuing night school and business ownership before a disastrous 80s perm "distracts" her.