Fair rating?The Goldbergs· Season 6 · Episode 1
Sixteen Candles
It's Adam's 16th birthday, but his parents are too distracted by Barry and Lainey's engagement and Erica's band ambitions to remember their youngest son's big day. But the situation presents an opportunity for Adam to ask Erica to put him on the high school social map. Meanwhile, Beverly thinks she can scare Barry and Lainey straight with the reality of being adults.
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#23In Season 6of 23 rated episodes
#225All-timeof 229 rated episodes
−0.8vs season avgSeason 6 averages 6.6
2018First airedSeptember 26, 2018
Guest stars
Kenny Ridwanas Dave Kim
Sean Marquetteas Johnny Atkins
Amanda Michalkaas Lainey Lewis
David Koechneras Bill Lewis
Stephanie Grantas Emmy Mirsky
Alison Richas Valley Erica
Niko Guardadoas Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Alex Jenningsas Carla Natali
Marques Rayas Dealer
Patton Oswaltas Narrator / Adult Adam Goldberg (voice)Crew
Lew SchneiderDirector
Alex BarnowWriter
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