This premiered about a month ago. But, looks like no one took the initiative to make a thread. I saw Season 7 was bumped. So post here if you care to comment.

This season has been ok, but nowhere near the greatness of this show at its height. They seem to be running out of good ideas.

It was interesting to see Adam real-life GF play her own mom.

The real life Jackie Gehry and Emmy Mirsky played the moms of their teenage characters as well. As I mentioned in the other thread, the only Adam's girl we haven't seen for real is Dana Caldwell.

In the locked Season 7 thread, someone wanted the show to explain how someone like Adam could keep getting such pretty girlfriends.

Scientists in Norway have identified this phenomenon as The Costanza Paradox.

Barry's girlfriend's actor changed between season 7 and season 8, right?

Yeah, for like the 3 episodes she appeared in before dumping him. I assume that by making the effort to recast her, she'll be back, otherwise I'm sure the previous actress could have done the couple of episodes.

Adam had a girlfriend actress change too a few years back; there were two who played Jackie.

I think the actress who played Ren in Season 7 has a new show in production so she might not have been available for even a few episodes.

I know we have a dedicated topic for George but I thought it should be posted in this too.

George passed away. 87

The show should have ended a few seasons back as it's extremely repetitive, but if this is their last season - and it appears that the next 2 episodes are already shot with 4 more to go - I'm guessing they're going to continue to have Pop's just not be part of the story lines. And if they do another season, I wonder if they'll write his death into the show.

They are shooting the season finale right now.

No word or future season, but it’s Sony and the show is heavily syndicated and it’s ABCs top 18-49 comedy so....

Ah, so they'll address it in the future I guess. They'll probably do a tribute or something to close the season - which I think would be the right thing to do.

Haven't they already set it up that Adam is graduating from high school this season?

Not saying they won't do it, but keeping this going with all three kids in college is pretty desperate.

I had to stop watching. It's just the same plot over and over again and it's painfully unfunny now. Sad about George, though. He was great as Pops.

I wish I had your willpower.

I'm seeing this through to the end, dammit!

Most sitcoms are like this.

Somewhat ironic to see the House icon attached to a comment about repetitious stories.

Yeah, but last night's episode was fresh because it involved Beverly going overboard trying to overcome her insecurity and causing problems for Adam until he gets mad and then she realizes she's wrong and apologizes and Adam says it's ok because they love each other and.....oh.

Lol yeh.

But. The secondary plots with Barry have been almost surreal.
of course back in 1980 something I watched the Nancy Glass show so that was fun seeing her again.

When Barry misinterprets words and phrases still cracks me up.

100% agree. I still enjoy the show.

I will just say that I assume last night's blink and you missed it memoriam to George Segal was a last second thing and I think I read yesterday that a future new episode airing in April will do a better job honoring George's contribution to the show. I seem to remember a few eps airing this year that did not have "Pop's" in them and his absence was noticeable so he will indeed be missed. I am just glad that he lived a fairly long life doing what he loved and entertaining fans right up to when he passed away.

Yeah, I thought it was inadequate too, but really they had less than 24 hours to prepare for it, probably the best they could do under the circumstances.

While I like George Segal and he was the best part of the show at this point, maybe the death of Pop-Pop could give the show a little shot in the arm. Adam always connected best with him, and the loss of his grandfather will not be an easy one. I hope they keep it as a recurring element in the story ("Pop-Pop would know what to do here") and don't just give it a one-episode farewell, then act like he was never a character at all.

I didn't like Adam in the early seasons (and the constant shouting got on my nerves), but I saw some episodes of later seasons and he's better. I prefer Fresh of the Boat but The Goldbergs grew on me a little. But they are pretty similar in some respects. They should have a Jessica vs Beverly showdown of overbearing mothers.

RIP George Segal

I enjoyed this series in its earlier seasons, but got tired of the novelty after the third one. Surprised it's been on so long that it's now in syndication.

Its a Sony show so they are probably giving this one away for free to ABC so they can syndicate it everywhere.

Plus it’s still ABCs #1 comedy in the 18-49 (even beating The Connors now)