Looks and Books

Episode aired Feb 7, 2000
TV-14
45m

IMDb RATING

8.9/10

YOUR RATING

Alexandra Breckenridge in Freaks and Geeks (1999)

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... Read allLindsay 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.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.

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IMDb RATING

8.9/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Sam has a poster for 1941 (1979) in his bedroom. Joe Flaherty (Harold Weir) played Raoul Lipschitz in the film.

Goofs
The premise is that Lindsay was at fault for an accident while driving her parent's car. However, the accident happened because another woman backed out of her driveway into oncoming traffic. The majority of fault lies with the other driver, not Lindsay.

Quotes
Daniel Desario: What do you make of me?
Harris Trinsky: Excuse me?
Daniel Desario: [sigh] Well, if someone asked you, "What do you think of Daniel Desario?" What would you say? Would you say he's a loser?
Harris Trinsky: No. No, you're not a loser, 'cause you have sex. But, if you weren't having sex, we could definitely debate the issue.

Connections
References Three's Company (1976)

Soundtracks
Bad Reputation
(Main Title Song)
Written by Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Ritchie Cordell, and Marty Kupersmith
Performed by Joan Jett
Courtesy of Blackheart Records

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Review

Featured review

8/10

"Hey, don't make fun of him. That's a Parisian nightsuit!"

It's easy to identify with both Weir siblings in this one, and both learn valuable lessons about who they are. For Sam, it's knowing that allure comes from the inside, not some (questionable) European fashion. And it's here where most of the episode's humor lies, benefiting from a Joel Hodgson appearance.

But Lindsay's story is the harder-hitting of the two, and this is where the acting really comes in. Case in point, a dinner scene after Lindsay wrecks the family station wagon. It's a terrifying reprimand because Joe Flaherty strikes just the right menacing tone without ever raising his voice. Also, her scenes with Millie, which seem to be the episode's anchor. Lindsay doesn't have much time for Millie anymore, but she's always there for Lindsay to fall back on.

In the end, this is another episode about navigating the treacherous waters of high school and finding one's place. Which is typical of the show in general, but this really seems maximize the funny and scary aspects of being a teen.

8/10