Freaks & Geeks (1999–2000) Freaks and Geeks. Freaks and Geeks is an American teen comedy-drama television series, created by Paul Feig and with Feig and Judd Apatow as executive producers, that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season.
Eighteen episodes were completed, but the series was canceled after only twelve had aired.[1] A fan-led campaign persuaded NBC to broadcast three more episodes in July 2000;[2] the three remaining unaired episodes were not seen until September of that year, when the cable network Fox Family Channel aired them in syndication.[3] The complete series was later released on DVD, and is available on Netflix.[4] Plot[edit] The show centers on teenage Lindsay Weir (Linda Cardellini) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), who both attend William McKinley High School during the 1980–1981 school year in the town of Chippewa, Michigan, a fictional suburb of Detroit (named after Chippewa Valley High School, which series creator Paul Feig attended).[13] Cast and characters[edit] Episodes[edit]
The return of Freaks and Geeks. Memorable quotes. 10 Things I Learned From 'Freaks and Geeks' It's been 10 years since 'Freaks and Geeks' ended (the finale aired July 8, 2000).
The last we saw of Lindsay Weir she was heading off into the sunset with her Deadhead classmates. Looking back at the show, it's evident that the short-lived series had a pretty profound impact on pop culture. Not only did the show give viewers a closer look stars-in-the-making Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen, James Franco and Jason Segel, but it also showcased some great music. There was something for everybody in 'Freaks and Geeks' and its themes still resonate today as much as they did 10 years ago.
I learned a lot from the series, particularly that I wasn't alone in some of my adolescent feelings. Without further sentimentality, I present the 10 things I learned from 'Freaks and Geeks' in no particular order ... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Itching to learn from 'Freaks and Geeks' as well? Tell us: What did you learn from 'Freaks and Geeks'? 9 Things You Didn't Know About the Beloved Series. It's been more than a decade since NBC's Freaks and Geeks graced the small screen, but it certainly doesn't feel like it.
The full house was treated to a rare reunion of most of the drama's core cast (and a screening of the finale) -- and even a message from Oscar-nominated actor James Franco. Fresh off his highly-criticized Academy Awards hosting gig, Franco joked that he and Anne Hathaway were now gearing up to host the Emmys and the NAACP Image Awards. (Keep your eyes peeled for exclusive interviews with the cast and producers.) Here are nine things that were revealed about the beloved high school series Saturday night at PaleyFest: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. So when she said her line and grabbed Franco, he went bonkers. " 'Don't you f---ing touch me! 7. 8.
Best scenes. Auditions. Cast Reunion 2011.