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- 1. The Circle of Driving Sep 24, 2013
- Barry is shocked by what his mother gives him for his birthday; Adam asks Pop for advice.
- 2. Daddy Daughter Day Oct 1, 2013
- Erica's moodiness puts the family roller-skating tradition at risk; Beverly takes Adam shopping.
- 3. Mini Murray Oct 8, 2013
- Barry goes to work at the furniture store with Murray; Adam and Pops watch an R-rated movie.
Feb 22, 2023 · By the middle of Season 6, Lainey had left to go to L.A. to pursue a singing career. While this was a convenient reason for her character to exit the series, the real reason for A.J. Michalka's departure was because she got her own Goldbergs spinoff, Schooled.
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“Gag me with a spoon!”
–Lainey's main catchphrase
Lainey Janie Lewis is a music teacher and former student at William Penn Academy, a major recurring character in seasons 1-6 of The Goldbergs, a main character in Schooled, the best friend of Erica Goldberg and the ex-fiancée of Barry Goldberg. She is portrayed by A.J. Michalka.
In The Goldbergs, she is a recurring character who was introduced as Erica's best friend and later became Barry's crush, and then girlfriend. Her relationship with Barry established her friendships with Barry's friends, the JTP.
•Season 1: Episode 15 - "Muscles Mirsky"
•Season 1: Episode 18 - "For Your Own Good"
•Season 1: Episode 21 - "The Age of Darkness"
•Season 1: Episode 22 - "A Wrestler Named Goldberg"
•Season 1: Episode 23 - "Livin' on a Prayer"
•Season 2: Episode 3 - "The Facts of Bleeping Life"
Season One
Lainey was first mentioned in The Goldbergs in "Daddy Daughter Day" by Erica, when talking to Murray about the drama they were then engaged in. She appears occasionally throughout the season as Erica's best friend, until she kisses Barry at his party in the season finale.
Season Two
During the second season, Lainey is not only Erica's best friend, but also becomes Barry's crush, which at first is unreturned. In "The Facts of Bleeping Life", Barry insists that he will win over Lainey and she walks away smiling, hinting at a relationship. In "Family Takes Care of Beverly", after Barry is hospitilized when trying to impress Lainey, she goes on a date with him in the hospital room.
•Lainey Loves Lionel
•Lainey and Erica's High School Reunion
•Barry Goldberg
•Erica Goldberg
•Schooled
1.Bill's Wedding
- 3 min
Since 2013, Michalka has had a recurring role on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs as Lainey Lewis, the best friend of main character Erica Goldberg and one-time girlfriend of Erica's brother, Barry. In May 2015, it was announced that she was promoted to series regular for the show's upcoming third season. [12]
The Goldbergs (TV Series 2013–2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Feb 23, 2023 · Lainey Lewis, played by actress and singer AJ Michalka, returned to her hometown to catch up with best friend Erica (Hayley Orrantia). Naturally, she also sparked accidental controversy when Erica and her husband Geoff mistakenly believed Lainey to be getting back together with Barry (Troy Gentile) behind everyone's backs.
- Tatiana Hullender
Mar 23, 2023 · It is currently unclear whether AJ Michalka’s Lainey will appear in The Goldbergs season 10 finale, but there are numerous reasons that the supporting character’s return would make perfect sense for the long-running family sitcom’s series finale. The Goldbergs will end in May 2023 with the final episode of season 10 acting as the series ...
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