[s9e16] The Downtown Boys 【2026 Update】

Unexpectedly, Beverly flourishes in the city environment, making new friends and proving she can handle the transition better than her son. Production & Trivia

This was the 201st episode of the series overall. [S9E16] The Downtown Boys

Despite the show being set in "1980-something," Barry and his friends discuss Boyz II Men , a group that did not release music until 1991. Barry becomes distressed after noticing that his friend

Barry becomes distressed after noticing that his friend group, the JTP (Jenkintown Posse), is beginning to show signs of aging, such as debating the merits of Tums over Gas-X. In an attempt to reclaim their youth, Barry decides to form a boy band called "The Downtown Boys". He enlists the help of a mall kiosk manager, Jean Calabasas (played by real-life New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre ), to launch their career. Adam avoids spending spring break with his mother,

Adam avoids spending spring break with his mother, Beverly, by agreeing to housesit at his sister Erica's downtown apartment. However, a disastrous day exploring Philadelphia with Dave Kim makes him realize he may not be ready for city life or his upcoming move to New York City for college.

The episode follows two main storylines centered on Barry and Adam Goldberg:

" The Downtown Boys " is the 16th episode of the 9th season of , which originally aired on March 16, 2022. The episode explores the themes of aging and the transition into adulthood as the characters grapple with significant life changes. Plot Summary