The Goldbergs The Fake-Up (Season 7, Episode 22)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

The Goldbergs

The Fake-Up (Season 7, Episode 22)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

Adam and Brea's relationship is going well until Beverly's over-involvement causes them to fake a breakup; Lainey is back, which throws Barry for a loop regarding his blossoming relationship with Ren.

Showrunners

Alex Barnow | Chris Bishop

Director

Lew Schneider

Writers

Adam F. Goldberg (created by) | Alex Barnow (written by) | Chris Bishop (written by) | Langan Kingsley (executive story editor) & 3 more

Producers

Alex Barnow | Chris Bishop | Aaron Kaczander | Wendi McLendon-Covey & 2 more

Composer

Michael Wandmacher (music by)

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 6, 2020

Release date

May 6, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

5 wins & 18 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Wendi McLendon-Covey Beverly Goldberg Beverly Goldberg See fewer	Bridesmaids (I) (2011)
Sean Giambrone Adam Goldberg Adam Goldberg See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
Troy Gentile Barry Goldberg Barry Goldberg See fewer	Drillbit Taylor (2008)
Hayley Orrantia Erica Goldberg Erica Goldberg See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
Sam Lerner Geoff Schwartz Geoff Schwartz See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
George Segal Albert 'Pops' Solomon Albert 'Pops' Solomon See fewer	Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
Jeff Garlin Murray Goldberg Murray Goldberg See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
AJ Michalka Lainey Lewis Lainey Lewis See fewer	Super 8 (2011)
Dan Bakkedahl Mr. Woodburn Mr. Woodburn See fewer	Veep (2012)
Jennifer Irwin Virginia Kremp Virginia Kremp See fewer	Superstar (1999)
Mindy Sterling Linda Schwartz Linda Schwartz See fewer	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Stephanie Courtney Essie Karp Essie Karp See fewer	The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
Kelli Berglund Ren Ren See fewer	Heels (2021)
Matt Bush Andy Cogan Andy Cogan See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
Noah Munck 'Naked' Rob Smith 'Naked' Rob Smith See fewer	The Goldbergs (2013)
Shayne Topp Matt Bradley Matt Bradley See fewer	Dear Lemon Lima (2009)
Sadie Stanley Brea Bee Brea Bee See fewer	Karate Kid (2025)
Patton Oswalt Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Narrator (voice) (uncredited) See fewer	Young Adult (2011)
Michael Ursu Mick Jones (uncredited) Mick Jones (uncredited) See fewer	Silent Hill: Ascension (2023)