Freaks and Geeks on NBC

2000, TV Show

Episode Detail: Pilot Episode - Freaks and Geeks

Debut: The escapades of two groups of societal misfits are played out in this comedy-drama set at a fictional Michigan high school in 1980. First up: Good-girl Lindsay (Linda Cardellini) wants to shed her straight-A image, while her nerdy, younger brother Sam (John Daley) tries his luck on the dating scene. Neal: Samm Levine. Daniel: James Franco. Nick: Jason Segel. Bill: Martin Starr. Ken: Seth Rogen. Kim: Busy Philips. Mr. Weir: Joe Flaherty. Mrs. Weir: Becky Ann Baker.

Episodes: Pilot Episode - Freaks and Geeks - 21 total Episodes

7/9/2000: Discos and Dragons
7/9/2000: The Little Things
7/9/2000: Smooching and Mooching
3/28/2000: Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
3/14/2000: The Garage Door
2/22/2000: Chokin' and Tokin'
2/8/2000: Looks and Books
2/1/2000: Diary
1/25/2000: We've Got Spirit
1/18/2000: Girlfriends and Boyfriends
1/11/2000: Carded and Discarded
11/21/1999: I'm with the Band
11/14/1999: Kim Kelly Is My Friend
11/7/1999: Tests and Breasts
10/31/1999: Tricks and Treats
10/30/1999: Pilot Episode
10/3/1999: Beers and Weirs
9/26/1999: Pilot Episode
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Noshing and Moshing
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Premiered: September 01, 2000, on NBC

Rating: TV-PG

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Premise: Fringe students cope with life at a Michigan high school in 1980 in this critical favorite. Stories focused on sophomore Lindsay, who discards her straight-A image to hang with the burnout crowd; and her freshman brother Sam, who's tormented by bullies but gets moral support from his nerdy pals. The series may have been too painfully realistic, as it failed to find anything beyond a cult audience. In fall 2000, Fox Family aired several first-run episodes that NBC had shelved.

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