[s9e16] | The Downtown Boys

This was the 201st episode of the series overall.

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. [S9E16] The Downtown Boys

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. 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. However, a disastrous day exploring Philadelphia with Dave

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