Fair rating?The Goldbergs· Season 4 · Episode 5
Stefan King
Adam's love of Stephen King inspires him to try his hand at horror writing. After learning the monster in Adam's story is based off Beverly, she forces Adam to stay in on Halloween and rewrite it, hoping he depicts her as a better mother. Meanwhile, Erica is desperate to find a date to the costume dance and forces Barry go with her.
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#21In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#205All-timeof 229 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 4 averages 6.8
2016First airedOctober 26, 2016
Guest stars
Sam Lerneras Geoff Schwartz
Sean Marquetteas Johnny Atkins
Jennifer Irwinas Virginia Kremp
Allie Grantas Evelyn Silver
Jackie Sandleras Elaine
Alex Jenningsas Carla Natali
Griffin Freemanas Nate Plecunda
Patton Oswaltas Narrator / Adult Adam Goldberg (voice)Crew
David KatzenbergDirectorChris BishopWriter
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