“The Goldbergs” is kicking off its Season 6 premiere with a tribute to the John Hughes classic “Sixteen Candles,” and fans’ first look at the mayhem is here.
After Adam’s parents forget the most important birthday of his teenage life, the party he does get goes quickly off the rails. In the episode, which was announced last month, Adam’s parents are distracted with Barry and Lainey’s engagement and Erica’s band ambitions.
“Why did John Hughes make this seem so whimsical and fun?” Adam asks as we see pizza spinning on a record player and foam coming out of the vents.
It’s become a tradition for “The Goldbergs” to put its own spin on 1980s classic movies. The ABC sitcom has previously paid tribute to “The Breakfast Club,” “Indiana Jones,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Dirty Dancing,” and “The Karate Kid.”
“The Goldbergs” Season 6 premieres Sept. 26 on ABC.
Watch the promo above.
Jackson Odell's 6 Most Memorable Moments on Video, From 'Modern Family' to YouTube
"Modern Family" (2012) -- Jackson Odell appeared in this Season 15 episode of the ABC sitcom, playing a kid who bullies Manny, after taking credit for a poem Manny wrote for a girl they both had a crush on. You can see Odell started at the 17 minute mark.
"Losing My Mind" -- Odell performs an original song with Camryn Magness in 2011.
"Dreaming With a Broken Heart" -- A 14-year-old Odell covers a John Mayer ballad.
"Thrift Shop" -- Odell and Michael "Fish" Herring add a little "bluesy" sound to Mackelmore's track.
"Great Balls of Fire" -- A six-year-old Odell impressively plays Jerry Lee Lewis' song on the piano, rocking what he called "Justin Bieber" hair.
"Stay" -- Odell is joined by Michael "Fish" Herring again for a 2013 performance of Rihanna's track
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See the late ”Goldbergs“ and ”iCarly“ actor tickle the ivories as a kid
"Modern Family" (2012) -- Jackson Odell appeared in this Season 15 episode of the ABC sitcom, playing a kid who bullies Manny, after taking credit for a poem Manny wrote for a girl they both had a crush on. You can see Odell started at the 17 minute mark.