“The Kara-te Kid” falls in line as one of the The Goldberg’s best (around!).
The well for 80s nostalgia may eventually run dry for The Goldbergs, but from the last couple of seasons, all evidence points to that not happening any time soon, as the comedy remains one of the better half-hours on TV.
The ABC comedy has also done well in establishing characters that may be a bit over-the-top* at times, but are also well worth caring about.
Case in point for tonight’s episode of The Goldbergs, not only does the recurring other-Adam-Goldberg gag get addressed, but the situation between Erica and Geoff is also worked in to the B-story, adding a light layer of humor and emotion to episode.