The Goldbergs

During the 1984 presidential election, Erica discovers that Beverly invariably votes for the candidate Murray supports, revealing a consistent alignment between them. Meanwhile, Barry is making efforts to appear on a sporting game show, hoping to secure a place on the programme.

Just Say No is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the broader category of programmes and is identified specifically as an episode in its own right. The piece is catalogued under the title Just Say No and is classified by its format rather than by any additional production details. The episode’s narrative is set against the backdrop of the 1984 presidential election. Within this political climate, Erica comes to the realisation that Beverly habitually casts her vote for the candidate whom Murray supports. This discovery underscores a pattern in Beverly’s voting behaviour that aligns directly with Murray’s preferred contender. The plot therefore highlights the interplay between personal relationships and political preference, as Erica’s observation reveals how Beverly’s electoral choices consistently mirror Murray’s favourite candidate. The focus remains on the characters’ awareness of each other’s political leanings during a pivotal election year. In a parallel storyline, Barry is occupied with his own ambition: he is making an effort to appear on a sporting game show. His attempts to secure a place on the programme run alongside the election‑related developments, providing a secondary thread that runs through the episode. Both storylines unfold within the same episode, linking the political and personal aspirations of the characters.