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The episode follows two main storylines centered on Barry and Adam Goldberg:
Due to Jeff Garlin's departure from the series, his character Murray Goldberg is only given "credit only" for this episode. "The Goldbergs" The Downtown Boys (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb
" The Downtown Boys " is the 16th episode of the 9th season of , which originally aired on March 16, 2022. The episode explores the themes of aging and the transition into adulthood as the characters grapple with significant life changes. Plot Summary [S9E16] The Downtown Boys
Despite the show being set in "1980-something," Barry and his friends discuss Boyz II Men , a group that did not release music until 1991.
Joey McIntyre, a member of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block , guest stars as the band manager. The episode follows two main storylines centered on
This was the 201st episode of the series overall.
Barry becomes distressed after noticing that his friend group, the JTP (Jenkintown Posse), is beginning to show signs of aging, such as debating the merits of Tums over Gas-X. In an attempt to reclaim their youth, Barry decides to form a boy band called "The Downtown Boys". He enlists the help of a mall kiosk manager, Jean Calabasas (played by real-life New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre ), to launch their career. Plot Summary Despite the show being set in
Adam avoids spending spring break with his mother, Beverly, by agreeing to housesit at his sister Erica's downtown apartment. However, a disastrous day exploring Philadelphia with Dave Kim makes him realize he may not be ready for city life or his upcoming move to New York City for college.
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