[s4e13] Agassi | 2027 |

: The subplot with Beverly and Erica reinforces the series' core message about the importance of family, even when that support is overbearing.

: Adam's journey highlights the anxiety of outgrowing childhood bonds and the desperate lengths one will go to to stay relevant in a friend's life. [S4E13] Agassi

"" is the 13th episode of the fourth season of the hit ABC sitcom The Goldbergs , which originally aired on February 8, 2017. True to the show's 1980-something nostalgia, the episode centers on the cultural impact of tennis legend Andre Agassi and the universal struggle of finding identity during adolescence. Summary and Plot : The subplot with Beverly and Erica reinforces

: When Adam Goldberg (Sean Giambrone) feels his friendship with Chad Kremp is slipping, he attempts to bond with him over tennis. However, things escalate when Chad chooses Dave Kim as his partner for a doubles match. Enlisting his brother Barry (Troy Gentile), Adam tries to channel the rebellious, neon-clad persona of Andre Agassi to win the match and reclaim his friend's respect. True to the show's 1980-something nostalgia, the episode

: Barry’s imitation of Agassi—complete with neon shorts and flamboyant on-court antics—serves as a comedic take on how teenagers use pop-culture icons to mask their insecurities.

The episode effectively uses the "Image is Everything" era of Andre Agassi to mirror the characters' internal struggles: