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Freaks and Geeks Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1999 - 2000
High school students cope with life at a Michigan high school in 1980. 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.
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Sat, Sep 25, 1999 60 mins
In the show's pilot, 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 Philipps. Mr. Weir: Joe Flaherty. Mrs. Weir: Becky Ann Baker.
Episode 2
Beers and Weirs
Sat, Oct 2, 1999 60 mins
Lindsay (Linda Cardellini) reluctantly throws a keg party at her house when her parents go away for the weekend, but the evening takes an interesting turn when Sam, Neal and Bill put themselves in charge of refreshments. Sam: John Daley. Neal: Samm Levine.
Episode 3
Tricks and Treats
Sat, Oct 30, 1999 60 mins
The Weir family's plans for a happy Halloween all go in different directions, but they lead down paths they'd just as soon forget. Lindsay: Linda Cardellini. Jean: Becky Ann Baker. Sam: John Daley.
Episode 4
Tests and Breasts
Sat, Nov 6, 1999 60 mins
Sam, Neal and Bill learn about the birds and the bees; Lindsay helps Daniel (James Franco) study for his algebra test. Lindsay: Linda Cardellini. Neal: Samm Levine.
Episode 5
I'm with the Band
Sat, Nov 13, 1999 60 mins
Lindsay tries to help Nick (Jason Segel) realize his dream of becoming a rock 'n' roll drummer; Sam is terrified to take a shower in gym class. Daniel: James Franco. Lindsay: Linda Cardellini.
Episode 6
Carded and Discarded
Mon, Jan 10, 2000 60 mins
Lindsay dips into her college fund to buy fake IDs for her pals; Sam, Neal and Bill try to woo a pretty new student (Kayla Ewell) away from the popular crowd. Eli: Ben Foster. Millie: Sarah Hagan. Mr. Rosso: Dave Gruber Allen. Toby: Kevin Corrigan.
Episode 7
Girlfriends and Boyfriends
Mon, Jan 17, 2000 60 mins
As Lindsay and Nick's romance intensifies, she begins feeling pressured to have sex; Sam gets dating tips from an unlikely source. Cindy: Natasha Melnick. Gordon: Jerry Messing. Millie: Sarah Hagan.
Episode 8
We've Got Spirit
Mon, Jan 24, 2000 60 mins
Lindsay is about to dump Nick---until she learns he has a history of stalking; Sam auditions for school mascot to impress Cindy (Natasha Melnick), who's obsessed with a jock. Todd: Riley Smith. Herbert: Shia LaBeouf.
Episode 9
Diary
Mon, Jan 31, 2000 60 mins
Worried about Lindsay's adventures with bad girl Kim, Harold and Jean decide to read her diary---and are distressed to learn their daughter's true opinion of them; Bill takes revenge on the gym teacher. Gordon: Jerry Messing. Cookie: Ann Dowd. Mr. Fredricks: Tom Wilson.
Episode 10
Looks and Books
Mon, Feb 7, 2000 60 mins
The Weir siblings deal with identity crises as Lindsay turns back into a fierce academic competitor and Sam tries to dress to impress. Erin: Olivia Hack. Carey: Molly Maguire. Cindy: Natasha Melnick. Millie: Sarah Hagan. Lindsay: Linda Cardellini.
Episode 11
The Garage Door
Mon, Mar 13, 2000 60 mins
Neal is stunned when Sam breaks the news that Neal's father (Sam McMurray) has a mistress; Ken surprises the gang by falling for a "band geek." Amy: Jessica Campbell. Carol: Tava Smiley. Salesman: David Bowe.
Episode 12
Chokin' and Tokin'
Mon, Mar 20, 2000 60 mins
As Nick's marijuana addiction worsens, Lindsay, Daniel and Ken get a reality check about the downside of pot smoking; Bill suffers from food poisoning. Alan: Chauncey Leopardi. Mark: Mark Allan Staubach. Millie: Sarah Hagan.
Episode 13
Kim Kelly Is My Friend
Sun, Apr 30, 2000 60 mins
Lindsay spends an interesting evening with her new "best friend," Kim (Busy Philips); Sam fends off the attacks of a belligerent, older girl. Lindsay: Linda Cardellini. Sam: John Daley.
Episode 14
Smooching and Mooching
Sat, Jul 8, 2000 60 mins
Sam's dream of dating cheerleader Cindy (Natasha Melnick) finally comes true; Lindsay feels uneasy when ex-beau Nick's feud with his dad leads him to move in with the Weirs. Gordon Crisp: Jerry Messing. Vicki: Joanna Garcia.
Episode 15
The Little Things
Sat, Jul 8, 2000 60 mins
A Secret Service agent (Ben Stiller) prepares McKinley High for a visit from Vice President Bush; Sam becomes disenchanted with shallow Cindy (Natasha Melnick). Todd: Riley Smith. Mr. Kowchevski: Steve Bannos.
Episode 16
Discos and Dragons
Sat, Jul 8, 2000 60 mins
Daniel (James Franco) joins the geeks in a fantasy role-playing game; Lindsay has mixed feelings about winning a scholarship; Nick takes up disco with his new girlfriend (Lizzy Caplan). Gordon Crisp: Jerry Messing. Mr. Kowchevski: Steve Bannos.
Episode 17
Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
Tue, Oct 10, 2000 60 mins
Lindsay and Kim are racked with guilt after they accidentally run over Millie's dog; Bill freaks out when he learns that his mother is dating his gym teacher (Tom Wilson). Millie: Sarah Hagan. Gordon Crisp: Jerry Messing.
Episode 18
Noshing and Moshing
Tue, Oct 17, 2000 60 mins
After breaking up with Kim, Daniel romances a punk rocker (Shawnee Free Jones). Elsewhere, Neal's older brother takes a shine to Lindsay. Barry: David Krumholtz. Daniel: James Franco. Dr. Schweiber: Sam McMurray.
