Freaks and Geeks 1999
“What high school was like for the rest of us.”
What is Freaks and Geeks?
The television series "Freaks and Geeks" is a high school comedy-drama that explores the lives of two siblings navigating their social universes. The show focuses on the contrasting experiences of high school students, with one sibling hanging out with a group of burnouts and the other navigating a different social scene with nerdy friends.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 1999
- Last aired
- Oct 17, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC, Fox Family
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "Freaks and Geeks" is a high school comedy-drama that explores the lives of two siblings navigating their social universes. The show focuses on the contrasting experiences of high school students, with one sibling hanging out with a group of burnouts and the other navigating a different social scene with nerdy friends. The series provides a portrayal of high school life for its characters, offering a glimpse into their relationships and experiences.
Should you watch it?
“A high school mathlete begins hanging out with a group of burnouts while her brother navigates social life.”
- relatable characters
- authentic high school depiction
- short series run
Watch it if you enjoy stories about the complexities of teenage social hierarchies.
The series explores the realistic social challenges faced by high school students.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 25, 1999
- E2 Beers and Weirs Oct 2, 1999
- E3 Tricks and Treats Oct 30, 1999
- E4 Tests and Breasts Nov 6, 1999
- E5 I'm with the Band Nov 13, 1999
- E6 Carded and Discarded Jan 10, 2000
- E7 Girlfriends and Boyfriends Jan 17, 2000
- E8 We've Got Spirit Jan 24, 2000
- E9 The Diary Jan 31, 2000
- E10 Looks and Books Feb 7, 2000
- E11 The Garage Door Mar 13, 2000
- E12 Chokin' and Tokin' Mar 20, 2000
- E13 Smooching and Mooching Jul 8, 2000
- E14 The Little Things Jul 8, 2000
- E15 Discos and Dragons Jul 8, 2000
- E16 Kim Kelly Is My Friend Sep 5, 2000
- E17 Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers Oct 10, 2000
- E18 Noshing and Moshing Oct 17, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows a mathlete who joins a group of burnouts and her brother who navigates life with his nerdy friends.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on siblings Lindsay Weir and Sam Weir.
What is the setting?
The show takes place within a high school environment.
Who are the freaks?
The freaks are a group of burnouts that Lindsay begins hanging out with.
Who are the geeks?
The geeks are the group of nerdy friends that Sam Weir associates with.