ABC has picked up family comedyThe Goldbergsfor Season 10, though with one caveat —Jeff Garlinwill not appear in the forthcoming season. His departure was announced back in December following several reports of misconduct and multiple HR investigations into the comedian’s behavior on set.
A tenth season renewal was expected, especially as starWendi McLendon-Coveyinked a new dealwith ABC. Garlin is still appearing in Season 9 ofThe Goldbergs,which is currently airing, through unused footage and previously recorded dialogue. It’s not clear exactly how the series will handle his exit, given that he has played such a key role across its nine seasons.Varietyreports that a source close to the project did remark it’s expected that the character will be written off the series, a matter which would surely be addressed at the start of Season 10.
Garlin is far from the first actor to be written out of a long-running sitcom, and he certainly won’t be the last. Some other prominent examples includeCharlie SheeninTwo and a Half Men,Chevy ChaseinCommunity, andT.J. MillerinSilicon Valley. Of course, these decisions had all been made for a plethora of unique reasons. Sources close to the project reported Garlin’s departure was mutual, andDeadlinewas told by an employee on the series that he was “emotionally and verbally abusive.” It’s unclear exactly what was found in the investigations into Garlin’s behavior, though these reports are far from encouraging.
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The Goldbergsfirst premiered on ABC back in 2013, and since it has become a staple of the network. Aside from McLendon-Covey as matriarch Beverly Goldberg and (previously) Garlin, the show also starsSean Giambroneas youngest son and aspiring filmmaker Adam Goldberg,Troy Gentileas the definitive middle child Barry Goldberg, andHayley Orrantiaas eldest daughter Erica Goldberg. The lateGeorge Segalportrayed Beverly’s father, Pops, prior to his death last year. The series paid tribute to him in the premiere of its current season, parodyingBill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. The series follows the Goldberg family and their upbringing in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
The Goldbergsairs on Wednesdays on ABC. All seasons are currently available to stream on Hulu.
