Lainey Lewis

* Schooled
* The Goldbergs

**“***Gag me with a spoon!***”**
–Lainey's main catchphrase

**Lainey Janie Lewis** is a music teacher and former student at William Penn Academy, a major recurring character in seasons 1-6 of *The Goldbergs*, a main character in *Schooled*, the best friend of Erica Goldberg and the ex-fiancée of Barry Goldberg. She is portrayed by A.J. Michalka.

In *The Goldbergs*, she is a recurring character who was introduced as Erica's best friend and later became Barry's crush, and then girlfriend. Her relationship with Barry established her friendships with Barry's friends, the JTP.

## Episodes (in progress)

* Season 1: Episode 15 - "Muscles Mirsky"
* Season 1: Episode 18 - "For Your Own Good"
* Season 1: Episode 21 - "The Age of Darkness"
* Season 1: Episode 22 - "A Wrestler Named Goldberg"
* Season 1: Episode 23 - "Livin' on a Prayer"
* Season 2: Episode 3 - "The Facts of Bleeping Life"
* Season 2: Episode 4 - "Shall We Play a Game?"
* Season 2: Episode 5 - "Family Takes Care of Beverly"
* Season 2: Episode 10 - "DannyDonnieJoeyJonJordan"
* Season 2: Episode 11 - "The Darryl Dawkins Dance"
* Season 2: Episode 12 - "Cowboy Country"
* Season 2: Episode 14 - "Barry Goldberg's Day Off"
* Season 2: Episode 15 - "Happy Mom, Happy Life"
* Season 2: Episode 17 - "The Adam Bomb"
* Season 2: Episode 22 - "Dance Party USA"
* Season 2: Episode 23 - "Bill/Murray"
* Season 2: Episode 24 - "Goldbergs Feel Hard"
* Season 3: Episode 1 - "A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party"
* Season 3: Episode 2 - "A Chorus Lie"
* Season 3: Episode 4 - "I Caddyshacked the Pool"
* Season 3: Episode 5 - "Boy Barry"
* Season 3: Episode 10 - "A Christmas Story"
* Season 3: Episode 14 - "Lainey Loves Lionel"
* Season 3: Episode 16 - "Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards"
* Season 3: Episode 17 - "The Dirty Dancing Dance"
* Season 3: Episode 18 - "12 Tapes for a Penny"
* Season 3: Episode 19 - "Magic is Real"
* Season 3: Episode 21 - "Rush"
* Season 3: Episode 22 - "Smother’s Day"
* Season 3: Episode 23 - "Big Orange"
* Season 3: Episode 24 - "Have a Summer"
* Season 4: Episode 1 - "Breakfast Club"
* Season 4: Episode 2 - "I Heart Video Dating"
* Season 4: Episode 5 - "Stefan King"
* Season 4: Episode 6 - "Recipe for Death II: Kiss the Cook"
* Season 4: Episode 7 - "Ho-ly K.I.T.T."
* Season 4: Episode 8 - "The Greatest Musical Ever Written"
* Season 4: Episode 13 - "Agassi"
* Season 4: Episode 15 - "So Swayze It's Crazy"
* Season 4: Episode 18 - "Baré"
* Season 4: Episode 19 - "A Night to Remember"
* Season 4: Episode 22 - "The Day After the Day After"
* Season 4: Episode 23 - "Jedi Master Adam Skywalker"
* Season 4: Episode 24 - "Graduation Day"
* Season 5: Episode 5 - "Jackie Likes Star Trek"
* Season 5: Episode 23 - "Let's Val Kilmer This Car"
* Season 6: Episode 1 - "Sixteen Candles"
* Season 6: Episode 2 - "You Got Zuko'd"
* Season 6: Episode 3 - "RAD!"
* Season 6: Episode 7 - "Bohemian Rap City"
* Season 6: Episode 9 - "Bachelor Party"
* Season 6: Episode 10 - "Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer"
* Season 6: Episode 11 - "The Wedding Singer"
* Season 7: Episode 22 - "The Fake-Up"
* Season 8: Episode 20 - "Poker Night"
* Season 9: Episode 7 - "The Rose-Kissy Thing"
* Season 9: Episode 14 - "The Steve Weekend"
* Season 10: Episode 14 - "Two-Timing Goldbergs"

## History

**Season One**

Lainey was first mentioned in The Goldbergs in "Daddy Daughter Day" by Erica, when talking to Murray about the drama they were then engaged in. She appears occasionally throughout the season as Erica's best friend, until she kisses Barry at his party in the season finale.

**Season Two**

During the second season, Lainey is not only Erica's best friend, but also becomes Barry's crush, which at first is unreturned. In "The Facts of Bleeping Life", Barry insists that he will win over Lainey and she walks away smiling, hinting at a relationship. In "Family Takes Care of Beverly", after Barry is hospitilized when trying to impress Lainey, she goes on a date with him in the hospital room.

## Gallery

*Schooled* Season 2 promotional image*Schooled* Season 1 promotional image*Schooled* Season 1 promotional image*Schooled* Season 1 promotional image*The Goldbergs* Season 5 promotional imageLainey and Barry's first kiss
## See Also

* Lainey Loves Lionel
* Lainey and Erica's High School Reunion
* Barry Goldberg
* Erica Goldberg
* Schooled

1. ↑ Bill's Wedding