The Goldbergs

Murray secretly coaches Barry for his first high‑school wrestling match, keeping the arrangement hidden from Beverly. He does this without informing her. Meanwhile, Adam blackmails Erica into standing in line with him to purchase tickets for the upcoming evening's movie.

“A Wrestler Named Goldberg” is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode‑type format and is classified under the broader genre of drama, focusing on everyday situations that intertwine personal ambitions with interpersonal dynamics. In the first storyline, Murray takes on the role of mentor to Barry, guiding him through the preparations for Barry’s inaugural high‑school wrestling bout. Murray is determined to keep his involvement hidden from Beverly, ensuring that she remains unaware of his coaching efforts as Barry steps onto the mat for the first time. The episode’s secondary thread follows Adam, who resorts to coercion to achieve his aim. He pressures Erica into accompanying him while they stand in line to purchase tickets for a film, effectively forcing her to wait alongside him. This act of blackmail adds a tense undercurrent to the otherwise routine outing, highlighting the lengths to which Adam will go to secure his desired outcome.