ABC’s longest-running live-action network comedy seriesThe Goldbergswill wrap up its run with Season 10,Deadlinehas reported. The move does not come as a surprise as few series see the renewal in double digits and given the current state of the industry, fewer will. The half-hour comedy, from creatorAdam F. Goldbergwill bow out with the May season finale doubling as the series finale.
The series is based on Goldberg’s childhood and family in the 1980s, with a childhood version of himself. Set in the Philadelphia suburb of Jenkintown, the series shows the reality of the 1980s through the youngest member of the Goldbergs family, Adam, who regularly videotapes events. The series suffered a loss of its patriarchal figure, Murray played by actorJeff Garlin, who departed due to multiple HR complaints.
The series castsWendi McLendon-Coveyas Beverly, the mother of Goldberg household,Sean Giambroneas Adam, the youngest son of the family whilePatton Oswalt, voices the adult Adam, who acts as the narrator. Further, rounding off the cast areHayley Orrantiaas Erica, the eldest child,Troy Gentileas Barry, the middle child, and late actorGeorge Segalplayed Albert “Pops” Solomon, Beverly’s father, among others.
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The Series Has Been Facing Complications For Sometime
Ratings-wise,The Goldbergshas been a reliable performer for ABC with a 200+ episode count over the years. After exceeding expectations in Tuesday 9 PM slot during its first season, the series was moved to the network’s Wednesday comedy block where it has been ever since. In 2021, The series lost Segal as well as Garlin, ABC later signed new deals with McLendon-Covey, and fellow original cast members Giambrone, Gentile and Orrantia, which allowed the series to return for Season 10.
More complications arose when Goldberg left the series a few years ago after he exited his long-running overall deal with Sony for a new deal with Disney, where he is readying a new take on The Muppets.Alex BarnowandChris Bishopthe succeeded Goldberg in showrunner duties ahead of Season 7. The duo also serves as executive producers along withDoug Robinson,Annette Davis,Mike Sikowitz,David Guarascio, and McLendon-Covey.
The Goldbergsis the second series to get axed this season following in withA Million Little Things. Disney has seen a shift of overall strategy sinceBob Igermade a come back to the fold, replacingBob Chapek. So far onlyAbbott Elementaryhas seen a renewal for next season. Check out a clip from the show below:
