Actor’s Role as Murray Goldberg Will End in Upcoming Season Following Workplace Investigation

ABC sitcom The Goldbergs will address the departure of Jeff Garlin’s character, Murray Goldberg, in the upcoming season after allegations of on-set misconduct led to an internal investigation. Garlin, who portrayed the family patriarch, left the show in 2021 after multiple claims regarding his physical and verbal conduct, which made colleagues uncomfortable. The 60-year-old actor faced repeated human resources reviews over the final three years of his time on set, though Garlin explained that these incidents stemmed from misunderstood jokes.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, co-showrunner Alex Barnow confirmed that Garlin’s character will have already passed away when The Goldbergs returns for its 10th season. Barnow described the impact of Murray’s death on the family as a key emotional anchor for the season, with the family moving forward but still grappling with their loss. The new season will begin with a tone of optimism, focused on new beginnings, including the arrival of a baby.

Co-showrunner Chris Bishop added that the new season feels like a “huge reboot” for the show, bringing fresh momentum as the series continues. Garlin had denied being fired after the allegations, clarifying that he chose to leave the series and acknowledging the HR investigations. Barnow also clarified that Garlin is not being replaced, though the actor’s fate on the show remains uncertain.

Despite his departure from The Goldbergs, Garlin is set to return for the 12th season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he will reprise his role. The 10th season of The Goldbergs is slated to premiere on 21st September in the US.