Freaks and Geeks - Series Review
by iwantmycookies | created - 05 Aug 2016 | updated - 08 Aug 2016 | PublicSeason rating - 9-amazing
Highlight episode - Smooching and Mooching
MVP - Linda Cardellini
A wonderful season that was able to wrap itself up fairly well despite being prematurely cancelled. A handful of amazing episodes and a lot of great ones, all propelled by a great cast whose futures have been very bright.
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1.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Pilot
(1999)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
In 1980, a group of high school students face various social struggles. Wealthy "brain" Lindsay wants to rebel. Her geeky freshman brother Sam and his two friends are targeted by a bully.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,817
8.5-great
2.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Beers and Weirs
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
When Mr. and Mrs. Weir go out of town for the weekend, Lindsay hosts a keg party. Sam, Bill, and Neal are worried that the party-goers will get too rowdy, so they substitute a keg of non-alcoholic beer for the one the freaks have on ice.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,320
8.5-great
3.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Tricks and Treats
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Halloween doesn't go as expected for Sam, Lindsay, or their parents.
Director: Bryan Gordon | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,136
8-great
4.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Kim Kelly Is My Friend
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,122
8.5-great
5.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Tests and Breasts
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Daniel cons Lindsay into helping him pass an algebra test, while Sam and his pals try to figure out the basics of human sexuality.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,084
8.5-great
6.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
I'm with the Band
(1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay encourages Nick to pursue a career in music. Nick continues to practice with his current band, but quickly decides he's better than them. Lindsay encourages Nick to audition for a ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,998
8.5-great
7.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Carded and Discarded
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her over with a series of fun things they plan for her. Lindsay, ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,993
8-great
8.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Girlfriends and Boyfriends
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay and Nick get more serious, and her parents give unwanted advice. Sam joins the yearbook staff to get closer to Cindy, who thinks of him only as a friend.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,843
8-great
9.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
We've Got Spirit
(2000)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Sam tries out to be the school mascot hoping to impress Cindy. Meanwhile, Daniel, Ken, and Kim suddenly become the basketball team's most rabid fans following a series of run-ins with jocks... See full summary »
Director: Danny Leiner | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,866
7.5-good
10.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Diary
(2000)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay's parents are convinced Kim is leading their daughter down a path toward drugs and sex, so they consider taking a peek in her diary. Meanwhile, Bill is tired of the same jocks ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,800
8-great
11.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Looks and Books
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay stops hanging out with her "freak" friends after a car accident, and decides to rejoin the mathletes. Sam adopts a new modern hair style and wardrobe in the hopes of impressing Cindy.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,911
9-amazing
12.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Garage Door
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Neal learns his father is cheating on his mother. Ken develops a crush on the tuba player in the school's marching band and Lindsay helps set them up.
Director: Bryan Gordon | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,877
8.5-great
13.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Chokin' and Tokin'
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
When Bill talks about being allergic to peanuts in class, Alan tries to prove he's lying but Bill ends up in the hospital after an allergic reaction. Lindsay smokes weed for the first time.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,015
9-amazing
14.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay tries to convince Harold to let her join her friends at a Who concert. Kim and Lindsay accidentally run over Millie's dog. Kim starts hanging out with Millie. Lindsay wants to tell ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,849
8.5-great
15.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Noshing and Moshing
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,859
8.5-great
16.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Smooching and Mooching
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Nick stays with the Weirs after a fight with his father and the geeks go to a make-out party.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,038
9.5-amazing
17.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Little Things
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
As McKinley High prepares for a visit from Vice President Bush, Ken and Sam must sort out conflicted feelings in their love lives.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,829
8.5-great
18.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Discos and Dragons
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Nick explores disco, Lindsay listens to the Grateful Dead, and Daniel tries something new. What's cool? Friendship.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,282
9-amazing
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