A Plot: The annual Goldberg Thanksgiving event, dubbed "Angst-Giving" by Adam because of its dubious history in the household, lives up to its name when Murray's stern father arrives and is his usual cranky self.
B Plot: Murray's unreliable brother Marvin is tasked with picking up Erica and Barry from college. He gets lost on the drive home, taking the kids on a whirlwind trip through Pittsburgh and Nashville before they finally arrive for a day-late Thanksgiving dinner. By then, Murray and Ben have patched things up after Ben surprisingly admits that he'd like to spend more time with his son and grandchildren.
- Bavarian Fire Drill: Marvin pretends to be delivering a heart in order to get a free bus ride for him, Erica and Barry. In The Tag he tries the same thing to get into the movie theater, which doesn't go as well.
- Short Cuts Make Long Delays: Marvin was supposed to drive Erica and Barry home from college. What was supposed to be a five minute drive leaves them stranded in Tennessee.
- Thanksgiving Episode: Of Season 7 of The Goldbergs, with being thankful for family central to the plot.
- Whole-Plot Reference: The subplot with Barry, Erica, and Marvin is this to Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
