The Garage Door (13 Mar. 2000)

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

Writers:

Paul Feig (creator), Gabe Sachs,

Stars:

Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Cardellini	...	Lindsay Weir
John Francis Daley	...	Sam Weir
James Franco	...	Daniel Desario
Samm Levine	...	Neal Schweiber
Seth Rogen	...	Ken Miller
Jason Segel	...	Nick Andopolis
Martin Starr	...	Bill Haverchuck
Becky Ann Baker	...	Jean Weir
Joe Flaherty	...	Harold Weir
Busy Philipps	...	Kim Kelly
Sam McMurray	...	Dr. Vic Schweiber
Jessica Campbell	...	Amy Andrews
Amy Aquino	...	Mrs. Schweiber
David Bowe	...	Salesman
Tava Smiley	...	Carol, Dr. Schweiber's Mistress

Storyline

Attractions between the sexes. At a mall, Sam sees Neal's father with another woman. Bill says they have to tell Neal - no secrets. Neal's father claims innocence. Sam begins to doubt all adult relationships, including his parents'. The freaks plan a night at Laserdome. Kim objects because that's where Daniel made out with another girl after one of their quarrels. Lindsay and Nick are sorting out the aftermath of their breakup, with Daniel advising Nick and Kim advising Lindsay. Ken trades insults with Amy, a tuba player in the band, and finds he's attracted to her. Daniel advises him, too, and Lindsay is willing to be the intermediary for Laserdome night. What about Neal?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Apatow Productions, DreamWorks SKG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 44 min (17 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The license plate on Neil's father's Corvette reads, "I FLOSSEM" (Neil's father is a dentist).

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Goofs

When Sam, Bill, and Neil are playing the game Asteroids on the Atari 2600 that Neil's dad bought for him. They are actually playing the arcade version of Asteroids. The Atari 2600 Asteroids home version (cartridge) looked and sounded different.

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Quotes

Bill Haverchuck: Do you remember when we said we'd tell each other everything?
Neal Schweiber: Yeah.
Bill Haverchuck: Did you mean it?
Neal Schweiber: Of course.
Bill Haverchuck: Even if it's something really, really horrible? I mean, it might not be horrible, 'cause it might not be true, but if it is true, it could be pretty horrible.
Neal Schweiber: Okay, Bill, you're killin' me, you gotta tell me now.

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Connections

References Asteroids (1979)

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Soundtracks

"Good Times Roll"
(uncredited)
Written by Ric Ocasek
Performed by The Cars

User Reviews

One of the best

I have always loved this episode, but I did not remember loving it this much. Quite frankly, I was never a fan of Neal or his story lines. And this episode is partly about Sam finding that Neal's dad is cheating. I liked this storyline much better this time around. Especially from Sam's point of view and how he cries in Harold's arms after getting an Atari. He doesn't cry about the game, but because he is happy to have a father like him.

The Freaks storyline, as always, appeals much more to me. Ken -- who is pretty much a sarcastic bastard has a crush on a meanie band geek chick. Their scenes were a little awkward, but realistic. And it was nice when they finally made out. I absolutely loved the soundtrack for this episode, so many great songs -- especially 'Free Bird' during the final scene. Just perfect.

PS: Nick is still pathetic. I really dislike him.

This episode gets five stars. One of the best.