[s9e16] The Downtown Boys May 2026

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 episode follows two main storylines centered on Barry and Adam Goldberg: [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. Due to Jeff Garlin's departure from the series,

This was the 201st episode of the series overall. Barry becomes distressed after noticing that his friend

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.

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.

Joey McIntyre, a member of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block , guest stars as the band manager.