The Goldbergs: Save It or Sink It

Weigh in on the series premiere of ABC's new comedy

By Tierney Bricker Sep 25, 2013 1:30 AMTags
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Did you enjoy this trip down memory lane?

ABC's new family sitcom The Goldbergs made its debut Tuesday night, bringing viewers back to the neon-tinted and big-haired days of the '80s. In the new series from Adam F. Goldberg, nostalgia and laughs go hand-in-hand as we join the titular family, which is full of zany and lovable characters, in their day-to-day life.

While we enjoyed this slightly sentimental blast from the past, we're curious to know if you'll continue to time-travel back to the '80s on a weekly basis with The Goldbergs...

Come on, how can ya not love a pilot that features an REO Speedwagon sing-along in a station wagon?!

Based on creator Goldberg's own family (as seen in the end credits), the pilot introduces us to the six members of the dysfunctional and tight-knit clan: Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin stars as patriarch Murray, who loves just as hard as he screams (which is a lot); Bridesmaids standout Wendi McLendon-Covey is a riot as overbearing, smothering and loving mom Beverly; Erica (Hayley Orrantia), the stereotypical teen girl who is glued to the phone and constantly rolling her eyes; classic middle child Barry (Troy Gentile), who feels misunderstood because his dad doesn't know he likes rap music; dorky Adam (Sean Giambrone), who loves to document his family with a video camera, and Pops Solomon (a lovable George Segal), the new coolest grandfather on TV.

With some laugh-out-loud one-liners ("You almost killed your father, I hope you have a happy birthday!") and great emotional scenes (Pops cutting up his license caused us to tear up!), The Goldbergs is a pretty solid addition to ABC's lineup of family comedies. It's like Modern Family meets A Christmas Story, with a splash of John Hughes.

Now that you've heard from us, we want to know what you thought of The Goldbergs. Vote in our latest Save It or Sink It poll below and then head on down to the comments to discuss the series with your fellow TV lovers!

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The Goldbergs: Save It or Sink It

The Goldbergs
Save It
65.3%
Sink it
34.7%