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Overview

User Rating:
9.5/10   14,618 votes
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Creator:
Paul Feig
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
25 September 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
It's 1980 and this is what high school was like for the rest of us. more
Plot:
A television show about two unique groups of teenagers dealing with life in high school during the 80's. full summary
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Excellent acting, great music and good storylines. more (123 total)

Cast

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Linda Cardellini ... Lindsay Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

John Francis Daley ... Sam Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

James Franco ... Daniel Desario (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Samm Levine ... Neal Schweiber (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Seth Rogen ... Ken Miller (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Jason Segel ... Nick Andopolis (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Martin Starr ... Bill Haverchuck (18 episodes, 1999-2000)
Becky Ann Baker ... Jean Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Joe Flaherty ... Harold Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Busy Philipps ... Kim Kelly (18 episodes, 1999-2000)

Michael Beardsley ... Humphries (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Shawn Soong ... Stroker (14 episodes, 1999-2000)

Sarah Hagan ... Millie Kentner (12 episodes, 1999-2000)

Steve Bannos ... Frank Kowchevski / ... (12 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jerry Messing ... Gordon Crisp (11 episodes, 1999-2000)
Stephen Lea Sheppard ... Harris Trinsky (10 episodes, 1999-2000)
Dave Allen ... Jeff Rosso (10 episodes, 1999-2000)

Natasha Melnick ... Cindy Sanders (10 episodes, 1999-2000)
Chauncey Leopardi ... Alan White (9 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min (18 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:M | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | USA:TV-14

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Stephen Lea Sheppard only auditioned because his friend, who he was living with at the time, asked him to go. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The weathered and worn Pontiac Trans Am that Daniel Desario drives is a design that was available no earlier than 1979. Since the show takes place in 1980, it is highly unlikely that a high school student from a low-income family could afford what was then a fairly new car - and almost equally unlikely that it would look so aged within one year. more
Quotes:
Bill Haverchuck: This push-up is too hard to push up. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Popular: Baby, Don't Do It! (#2.2)" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Bad Reputation more

FAQ

What are the songs played in Freaks and Geeks?
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73 out of 81 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent acting, great music and good storylines., 15 July 2000
Author: (llihilloh)

Why is it that all the best teen shows get cancelled way before their time? Maybe because the show is set in the 80's (where teenagers won't relate to some of the stuff back then). Or maybe because people don't look for smart acting anymore. Even if you were born after all that hippie - disco stuff, you should still be able to enjoy the show.

Personally, I don't think the show stood a chance. First, it was hardly advertised by NBC. Second, it was placed on a Saturday night. And third, it was taken off the air for a month or so and then brought back. You couldn't have any worse luck. Then when it came back on the air, they only showed a couple of episodes and decided to cancel it for good.

To sum it up - it was a good little show with terrific acting, excellent music, good clothes, great storylines, and a hell of a good try to stay on the air. Unfortunately, it didn't even survive one season. All I know is that I loved it and thank goodness I recorded most of the episodes.

Anybody who missed this show, you lost a chance to see what real television is about.

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