[7][8] After a proper tribute to Pops, the season focuses on Adam's senior year and high school graduation, Erica and Geoff's wedding, and Barry's ongoing relationship with Joanne.
Elsewhere, Erica learns that Lou Schwartz's animosity toward her stems from him believing that she once put his prized porcelain horse figurines in a compromising position as a joke, resulting in one being chipped.
Erica is completely stressed as Beverly takes total control of the wedding planning, leaving Geoff to mediate between mother and daughter.
Meanwhile, Bev learns from realtor Jane Bales that the house next door is up for sale, though it's owned by the cranky Mr. Wofsy (Dan Lauria), whom Murray has crossed in the past.
However, when Jane points out flaws in the Goldberg's house while giving a tour to a potential buyer, Murray decides there are too many memories in the home to leave.
Elsewhere, Barry catches poison ivy on his bottom and needs constant care from Erica and Geoff, which the couple uses as a way to prepare for having a child someday.
After seeing the mothers of William Penn athletes getting a rose and a kiss in a year-end ceremony, Beverly is determined to have an award night for non-athletes so she can have her moment in the spotlight with Adam.
When Beverly learns that Linda Schwartz will host Thanksgiving this year, she becomes concerned that her role as family hostess – and more importantly as Erica's mom – is threatened.
She discovers the tennis club of her nemesis, Jane Bales, is a perfect location and becomes determined to earn membership, even if it means embarrassing herself.
Inspired by the movie Fame, Beverly insists William Penn faculty do something special for the seniors, instead of the decades-old tradition of just singing the Quaker song.
Upon their return home from college orientation, Adam and Brea each confess a secret that could affect the future of their relationship; Barry and Beverly openly admit their love of ice-dancing and explore their shared passion together.
Featured Songs: "The Final Countdown" by Europe, "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx Barry and the rest of the JTP try to reclaim their youth by forming a boy band, but quickly learn they aren't kids anymore.
When Murray goes out of town, Jane Bales attempts to make a power grab at the Ottoman Empire, forcing Beverly to retaliate; Adam is thrilled to learn that Dave Kim also plans to attend NYU.
Featured Song: "Don't Change" by INXS When Beverly steps in as PE coach at William Penn Academy, Adam reluctantly takes her Jazzercise class but it turns to embarrassment when Beverly bends over during class and farts; Brea tries to show Adam his mother's good intentions; Barry and Geoff find themselves both vying for the same medical internship.
Barry's joy after acing the MCAT is short-lived when Erica becomes the local hero by saving a man from choking at the mall food court.
With Adam's graduation approaching, Beverly debates staying on as William Penn Academy's Quaker Warden; Erica tries to get out of the Schwartz's longstanding tradition of dinner together every Sunday.