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The ABC sitcom announced on Thursday that the series will conclude at the end of its 10th season, which is currently airing on the network. The series finale is set to air on May 3.
“Thanks to our brilliant writers for giving us thoughtful story arcs year after year, and for being so collaborative. Thanks to the best EPs in the business. And thanks to all our fans (the Goldnerds) for being so sweet and supportive. My heart is full… But I definitely hope I never see another pair of shoulder pads for the rest of my life,” McLendon-Covey continued.
Craig Erwich, the president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, added in a statement of his own: “We are so proud of the 10 years we were able to spend withThe Goldbergs. This is an incredible team and we’re so thankful for the joy and entertainment they brought to so many over this time. We look forward to celebrating their final chapter along with the fans in the weeks ahead.”
The half-hour family comedy first premiered in 2013 and has aired over 200 episodes.
Loosely based on series creator Adam F. Goldberg’s childhood,The Goldbergsreenacts some of the videotaped events of his life.
Besides McLendon-Covey, Giambrone and Oswalt, the series also starsHayley Orrantia, Troy Gentile and Sam Lerner.
The Goldbergs.
Throughout its 10-season run,The Goldbergshas cemented its spot as thelongest-running live-action network comedy seriescurrently on air, according to Deadline.
However, the beloved sitcom was not without its fair share of controversy and hardships along the way.
In December 2021, starJeff Garlinexitedthe show amid allegations of inappropriate behavior on set.
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The Goldbergsairs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day. The series finale is set to air on Wednesday, May 3.
source: people.com
