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Airs Next: NBC at Saturday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 25, 1999    Last Aired: July 8, 2000
Show Categories: Comedy, Drama
Freaks and Geeks
The universal experience of teenagehood as lived by the regular old freaks and geeks in a Michigan high school, circa 1980, is the subject of this wistful comedy-drama executive-produced by Emmy-winner Judd Apatow and series creator Paul Feig. Revolving around the lives of freak and geek siblings Lindsay and Sam Weir (Linda Cardellini, John Daley), the show includes the everyday fears,...
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Last episode: Noshing and Moshing
Neal wrestles with the dilemma of whether to tell his mother about his father's affair. Lindsay is given detention after coming to the aid of a girl being attacked by a boy. Daniel deals with pressures at home and with Kim. He escapes from his problems through punk music.
Aired: Tuesday October 10, 2000
16. Kim Kelly Is My Friend Sep 5, 2000 1 Review 9.23
17. Dead Dogs And Gym Teachers Jul 8, 2000 1 Review 9.40
15. Discos and Dragons Jul 8, 2000 1 Review 9.57
14. The Little Things Jul 8, 2000 1 Review 9.30

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John Francis Daley - Sam Weir (photos)
Dave Gruber Allen - Jeffrey "Jeff" Theodore Rosso
Thomas F. Wilson - DUPLICATE - Coach Ben Fredericks
Jason Segel - Nick Andopolis (photos)
James Franco - Daniel Desario (photos)
Joe Flaherty - Harold Weir
Linda Cardellini - Lindsay Weir (photos)
Seth Rogen - Ken Miller (photos)
Becky Ann Baker - Jean Weir
Martin Starr - Bill Haverchuck
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9.9
Superb
"Personal favorite"
A terrific show that was canceled too soon!
Continue » Posted May 21, 2008 7:09 pm PST
9.6
Superb
"Personal favorite"
Another great show that didn't make it!
Continue » Posted Mar 16, 2008 11:07 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Ahead of its time"
It's a shame that such a great show such as Freaks and Geeks would be cancelled after only the first season, certainly leaving fans and the F&G cult-following longing to see more from the series.
Continue » Posted Mar 6, 2008 3:36 am PST

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10.0
Perfect
"Personal favorite"
This is my all time favorite show, From the brilliant cast to the realistic plots. Anyone reading this wondering if they should get it, Do it, You wont regret it.
Continue » Posted Dec 26, 2007 5:55 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
This cult classic was unjustly cancelled by NBC but than again, they placed it on Saturday dead night. This one-season show is available in it's entirety on DVD including three un-aired shows from the series. Go buy it and watch in full.
Continue » Posted Oct 23, 2007 10:57 am PST
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Show: Freaks and Geeks
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good: 44 (3.2%)
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