In a bid to impress his girlfriend, Joanne Schwartz , Barry enlists Adam and his friends to produce a high-budget, James Bond-themed home movie. While Barry aims for suave sophistication, the project ends with a bruised ego when Joanne's reaction isn't what he envisioned. Key Cast and Guest Stars
The episode features two primary storylines centered on interference and romance: [S9E10] You Only Die Once, or Twice, but Never ...
The episode's title is a play on the James Bond film You Only Live Twice , fitting with the show's 1980s pop culture theme. It was written by and directed by Nicole Treston Abranian . Details and reviews can be found on platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes . You Only Die Once, or Twice, but Never Three Times - IMDb In a bid to impress his girlfriend, Joanne
The episode includes the regular series ensemble along with notable guest appearances: as Formica Michael "Mike" Mikowitz Lea Thompson as Fran (Mike's wife) Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg Beth Triffon as Joanne Schwartz Erinn Hayes as Jane Bales Production Context It was written by and directed by Nicole Treston Abranian
Beverly Goldberg attempts to "smother" her way into fixing the failing marriage of Formica Mike (played by Richard Kind). Despite her good intentions, her elaborate plan quickly backfires, leading to unintended consequences for Mike and his wife, Fran.
The episode titled is the 10th episode of the 9th season of the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs , which originally aired on January 5, 2022 . Episode Summary