Freaks and Geeks
Genre	Comedy/Teen drama
Created by	Paul Feig
Starring	Linda Cardellini John Francis Daley Becky Ann Baker Joe Flaherty James Franco Samm Levine Seth Rogen Jason Segel Martin Starr Busy Phillips
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	18 (List of episodes)
Production
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Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	42-44 minutes per episode
Broadcast
Original channel	NBC
Original run	September 25, 1999 – July 8, 2000
External links
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TV.com summary

Freaks and Geeks is an American television series, created by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow, that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 TV season. Although the show, considered a comedy-drama, garnered much critical acclaim and a devoted cult following, repeated preemption and scheduling changes hurt its ratings. It was cancelled after only 12 episodes had aired. A fan-led campaign caused NBC to broadcast three more episodes in July 2000, but three others would not be seen until September of that year when the cable network Fox Family Channel aired them in syndication. The complete series has since been released on DVD. The single-camera setup (aka, single-camera mode of production) is a method of shooting films and television programs. ... This article is about the television network. ... is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Paul S. Feig is an American director and author. ... The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. ... Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967, in Syosset, New York)[1] is an Emmy-winning American screenwriter, director, and producer. ... This article is about the television network. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Cult television, like cult figures, cult film and cult radio, attracts a band of aficionados or appreciators, known as a cult following, devoted to a specific television series or fictional universe. ... When TV viewers or entertainment professionals in the United States mention ratings they are often referring to Nielsen Ratings, a system developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the audience size and composition of television programming. ... Fans of Janet Jackson, at Much Music in Toronto The word fan refers to someone who has an intense, occasionally overwhelming liking of a person, group of persons, work of art, idea, or trend. ... 2000 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December This is a timeline for events in July, 2000. ... Fox Family was a cable channel in the United States in the 1990s that aired shows from Fox Kids programming block such as Storytime with Thomas and The Three Friends and Jerry. ... In the television industry (as in radio), syndication is the sale of the right to broadcast programs to multiple stations, without going through a broadcast network. ...

Plot

The show centered on a teenage girl, Lindsay Weir (Linda Cardellini), and her brother, Sam (John Francis Daley), both attending McKinley High School during the 1980-1981 school year in the town of Chippewa, Michigan, a fictional suburb of Detroit. (The town likely got its name from Chippewa Valley High School located in Clinton Charter Township, Michigan. Paul Feig graduated from the school in 1980.). Teen redirects here. ... Linda Edna Cardellini (born June 25, 1975), is an American television and film actress. ... John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American television and film actor and director. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...

Their friends, respectively, constituted the "freaks" — Daniel Desario (James Franco), Ken Miller (Seth Rogen), Nick Andopolis (Jason Segel), Kim Kelly (Busy Philipps) — and "geeks" — Neal Schweiber (Samm Levine) and Bill Haverchuck (Martin Starr) — of the title. The Weirs' parents, Harold (Joe Flaherty) and Jean (Becky Ann Baker), were featured in every episode, and Millie Kentner (Sarah Hagan), Lindsay's nerdy, highly religious former best friend, was a recurring character. This article describes the modern definition of freak. For the older meaning, see freak show. ... James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, and artist. ... Seth Rogen (born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and Emmy-nominated writer. ... Jason Jordan Segel (born 18 January 1980) is an American television and film actor. ... Busy Philipps (born Elizabeth Jean Philipps on June 25, 1979, in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American film actress known for a starring role in the acclaimed 2002 film Home Room, and supporting roles in the 2004 Wayans brothers film White Chicks, and on the TV series Freaks and Geeks... The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.[1] Formerly, the term referred to a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live... Is at this moment in the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA wearing pajamas with my good friend. ... Martin Starr (born July 30, 1982) is an American television and film actor. ... Joe Flaherty Joe Flaherty (June 21, 1941) is an American Canadian comedian. ... Becky Ann Baker (born February 17, 1953) is an American television, film, and theater actress. ... Sarah Margaret Hagan (born May 24, 1984 in Austin, Texas) is an American television and movie actress. ...

The show's starting point was Lindsay's transition from her life as an academically proficient student, star mathlete, and proper young girl, with Millie as her like-minded best friend, to an Army-jacket-wearing teenager who hangs out with troubled slackers. Her relationships with her new friends, and the friction they cause with her parents and with her own self-image, form one central strand of the show; the other follows Sam and his group of geeky friends as they navigate a very different part of the social universe as they try to fit in. A mathlete is a portmanteau of the words math and athlete. ...

Cast and characters

Unlike many other high school related television shows, most of the cast were close to the age of their characters. For instance, John Francis Daley was the actual age of the high school freshman he portrayed. John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American television and film actor and director. ...

Main article: List of Freaks and Geeks characters

The following is a list of characters from the television series Freaks and Geeks. ...

Weir family

• Linda Cardellini as Lindsay Weir
• John Francis Daley as Sam Weir
• Joe Flaherty as Harold Weir
• Becky Ann Baker as Jean Weir

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Geeks

• Samm Levine as Neal Schweiber
• Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck
• John Francis Daley as Sam Weir

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Freaks

• James Franco as Daniel Desario
• Busy Philipps as Kim Kelly
• Jason Segel as Nick Andopolis
• Seth Rogen as Ken Miller
• Linda Cardellini as Lindsay Weir

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Teachers

• Dave "Gruber" Allen as Mr. Rosso
• Steve Bannos as Mr. Kowchevski
• Thomas F. Wilson Coach Fredricks
• Trace Beaulieu as Mr. Lacovars
• Steve Higgins as Mr. Fleck

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Guest stars and cameo appearances

Early on, the creators of the show were not open to the idea of having guest stars on the show. A denied suggestion from NBC was to have a pop icon like Britney Spears to appear as a waitress in one episode. Many of the program's crew, including producer Judd Apatow, thought that such guest star appearances would greatly detract from the show's quality and realism. However, more unknown "guest stars" would make occasional unhyped appearances on the show. As the producers began to fear an imminent cancellation, Apatow's old friend Ben Stiller made an appearance as a Secret Service agent in the second-to-last episode of the program, but the appearance only aired after the series had been cancelled. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967, in Syosset, New York)[1] is an Emmy-winning American screenwriter, director, and producer. ... Benjamin Edward Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director. ... USSS redirects here. ...

Other notable guest appearances were made by Thomas F. Wilson (in the recurring role of Coach Fredericks), Joel Hodgson (in the recurring role of a salesman who loves disco), David Koechner (as a waiter), Kevin Corrigan (as Millie's delinquent cousin), Jason Schwartzman (as a student dealing in fake IDs), Matt Czuchry (as a student from rival Lincoln High), Claudia Christian (as Bill's mother), Shia LaBeouf (as the school mascot that gets hurt), and Ben Foster (who appeared as the mentally handicapped student Eli, and often hyped the show while promoting the film Liberty Heights). Thomas F. Wilson in the Back to the Future trilogy as Biff Tannen. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Discothèque redirects here. ... David Koechner (pronounced //) (born August 24, 1962) is an American character actor (film, television and stage), comedian and musician. ... Kevin Corrigan as Eddie Finnerty on Grounded for Life Kevin Corrigan (born Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan on March 27, 1969 in The Bronx, New York) is an American character actor of Irish and Puerto Rican descent who has apppeared mostly in independent films and television since the 1990s. ... Jason Francesco Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American actor and musician. ... Matthew Charles Czuchry , born May 20, 1977 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA is an American actor. ... Claudia Christian as Susan Ivanova in Babylon 5 Claudia Ann Christian (born 10 August, 1965 in Glendale, California) is an American actress, writer, singer, musician, and director. ... Shia Saide LaBeouf[1] (pronounced SHY-uh luh-BUFF, IPA: [2]; born June 11, 1986) is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning[3] American actor and comedian. ... For other persons of the same name, see Ben Foster. ... Liberty Heights is a 1999 comedy-drama film by writer-director Barry Levinson. ...

Many of the writers appeared on the show at one point or another. Mike White, for instance, played Kim Kelly's oft-discussed injured brother first appearing in the fourth episode "Kim Kelly is My Friend". Paul Feig and Gabe Sachs appear uncredited as members of the fictional band "Dimension" in "I'm With the Band". Michael Andrews, the original score composer for the series, plays the role of Dimension's lead singer. Steve Bannos played the recurring role of the much hated math teacher, Mr. Kowchevski. Michael Christopher White (born June 28, 1970) is an American writer, actor, director, and producer for television and film. ... Kim Kelly is My Friend is the fourth episode of Freaks and Geeks. ... Paul S. Feig is an American director and author. ... Gabe Sachs is one of the creators of ABCs tv series Life As We Know It along with Jeff Judah. ... Michael Andrews is a Los Angeles musician and film score composer. ... Steve Bannos is an American television and film actor and writer. ...

Other notable guest stars include David Krumholtz as Neal's brother Barry, and Rashida Jones as Karen Scarfoli, first appearing in the fourth episode, "Kim Kelly is My Friend". David Krumholtz (born May 15, 1978) is an American actor. ... Rashida Leah Jones (born February 25, 1976), is an American actress, writer, model, and musician, best known for her portrayal of Karen Filippelli on The Office. ... Kim Kelly is My Friend is the fourth episode of Freaks and Geeks. ...

Episodes

Main article: List of Freaks and Geeks episodes

The show ran in 12 episodes on TV, in late 2000, ABC Family (then Fox Family) showed the next 3 episodes in syndication, and the last 3 episodes were found on the DVD. In the summer of 2000, the final three episodes were premiered at the Museum of the Moving Image prior to being broadcast on television. Most episodes on the DVD set have two commentaries each and deleted scenes with optional commentaries by creator Paul Feig and chosen cast and crew members. The following is a list episodes from the cancelled NBC comedy/teen drama television series, Freaks and Geeks. ... ABC Family is an American cable television network currently owned by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company. ... The Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI) was a museum of the history of moving picture technology and media, including cinema and its forerunners, opened in 1988 and sited below Waterloo Bridge and forming part of the cultural complex on the South Bank of the River Thames, London. ... Paul S. Feig is an American director and author. ...

DVD, CD and book releases

On April 6, 2004, a six-DVD Freaks and Geeks box set was released through Shout! Factory. A limited "yearbook edition" set including two additional discs was also available through the official website for the show. Fans who had signed an online petition to get the show on DVD got priority in purchasing the special set. A CD soundtrack was released on September 14, 2004. DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is one or more musical recordings, films, television programs, or other collection of related things that are contained in a box. ... Shout! Factory is an entertainment company founded in 2003 and which was started by Richard Foos (co-founder of Rhino Records), Bob Emmer (former Warner Music Group and Rhino executive) and Garson Foos (former Rhino executive). ... CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit České Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s... In film formats, the soundtrack is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ...

In November 2004, two Freaks and Geeks books were released, titled Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 1 and Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 2. Both published by Newmarket Press, each book covers nine scripts from the series as compiled by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow themselves. Extra content includes behind-the-scenes memos and notes, photos, additional plotlines and excerpts from the Freaks and Geeks series bibles. Newmarket Press is a publishing house based out of New York City. ... Paul S. Feig is an American director and author. ... Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967, in Syosset, New York)[1] is an Emmy-winning American screenwriter, director, and producer. ...

Soundtrack

Main article: Freaks and Geeks (soundtrack)

One of the distinguishing characteristics that separated Freaks and Geeks from similar television series at the time was its authentic soundtrack. The creators made it a priority to feature genuine, period-specific music that would help to create the tone of the show. Clearing such names as The Who, the Grateful Dead, and Billy Joel would prove to require much of the show's budget. Eventually, this would become an obstacle in releasing the show on DVD due to the difficulty and expense of clearing all of the music rights for the series. Many television shows (such as Dawson's Creek and WKRP in Cincinnati) had music cues changed or removed in order to facilitate relatively inexpensive DVD releases. The creators of Freaks and Geeks, however, chose to wait to release the DVD until they could find a company up to the challenge of gaining clearance for the music, as not to upset the fans of the show. Shout! Factory, a music and video company specializing in comprehensive reissues and compilations of classic and sometimes obscure pop culture eventually brought Freaks and Geeks to DVD with all of its music intact. The cult television show Freaks and Geeks was not only heralded for its realism achieved through writing and acting, but its soundtrack, which is comprised of authentic music from the shows time period, 1980-1981. ... The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. ... This article is about the band. ... William Joseph Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist and singer-songwriter. ... For the city in British Columbia, see Dawson Creek, British Columbia. ... WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982) is an American situation comedy that featured the misadventures of the staff of a struggling radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. ...

The opening credits of each episode were accompanied by the song "Bad Reputation" performed by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress. ...

Awards

The show was nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2000; one for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Paul Feig, "Pilot") and one for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series (Allison Jones, Coreen Mayrs and Jill Greenberg). The show won the Emmy for Outstanding Casting. An Emmy Award. ... Allison Jones is a popular casting director who is credited for helping to bring together realistic ensemble casts for such television shows as Freaks and Geeks (for which she was nominated and won an Emmy), Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development (both of which she was also nominated for), and...

The show was nominated for an Emmy once again in 2001 for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Paul Feig, "Discos and Dragons").

In addition to the Emmys, the show has been nominated and won numerous awards for writing, directing and acting.

Detroit/Michigan references

There are many references to the Metro Detroit area in the show (as Paul Feig grew up there). Some of these include Faygo, Cobo Arena, Detroit Lions, Pontiac Silverdome, Farmer Jack, a party store, General Motors, mile roads, Bill Laimbeer, pop, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, Iggy Pop, and the North American International Auto Show. The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in southeastern Michigan, centered on the city of Detroit. ... Faygo or Faygo Pop is a soft drinkNADAS 518 brand headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. ... Cobo Arena Cobo Arena is an indoor arena in Detroit, Michigan adjacent to the Cobo Conference Center. ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... A disputed record setting 93,173 fans in attendance for WrestleMania III at the Pontiac Silverdome. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... The Mile Road System in southeast Michigan was established as a way to delineate east-west roads through the Detroit area and the surrounding rural rim. ... Bill Laimbeer at the White House after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ... Soft drinks are called by many names in different places of the world. ... Theodore Ted Nugent (born December 13, 1948) (a. ... Robert Clark Seger (born May 5, 1945) is a Rock and Roll singer, songwriter, and musician from Michigan. ... James Newell Osterberg, Jr. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ...

Millie makes reference to playing against the "Mount Clemen High School". It is actually Mount Clemens, the city right next door to Clinton Township. There are also mentions of 15 and 16 Mile Roads. (Metro Detroit is anchored by the "mile road system"). Mount Clemens is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. ... The Mile Road System in southeast Michigan was established as a way to delineate east-west roads through the Detroit area and the surrounding rural rim. ...

The freaks successfully sneak into "the Rusty Nail", a bar in Clinton Township, Michigan on Groesbeck Ave., where they ultimately are found to be underage by their guidance counselor who was performing with his band on stage. As of May 2007, the Rusty Nail is open for business and features live music most nights. Clinton Charter Township, Michigan in Macomb County, Michigan ... May 2007 is the fifth month of that year It began on a Tuesday and will end after 31 days on a Thursday. ...

In Episode 4, Kim Kelly tells her mother that she went water skiing with Lindsay at Lindsay's (imaginary) house in Benton Harbor, Michigan. // Water skiing began in 1922 when Ralph Samuelson strapped two boards to his feet and rigged a clothesline up to his boat on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. ... Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. State of Michigan. ...

In Episode 8, Counselor Jeff Rosso explains to Lindsay that he contracted herpes from a girl he met at a bowling alley on 15 mile road.

In Episode 18, Lindsay Weir is asked to participate in the "Academic Summit" at the University of Michigan.

Harold Weir mentions television channels 2, 4, and 7. At the time, these were the Detroit affiliates of CBS (WJBK), NBC (WDIV) and ABC (WXYZ) respectively. (WJBK has been a Fox affiliate since 1994.) This article is about the broadcast network. ... WJBK (FOX2) is the Fox-owned and operated television station in Detroit, Michigan. ... This article is about the television network. ... WDIV (Local 4) is the NBC television station based in Detroit, Michigan. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ... WXYZ is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. ... FOX redirects here. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ...

Nick Andopolis took drum lessons from Terry Breese of the Huber & Breese music store in Fraser, Michigan. Fraser is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Undeclared and beyond

In 2001, several of the actors featured in Freaks and Geeks appeared in a new Judd Apatow college half-hour comedy called Undeclared, which aired on Fox Network. Apatow fought with the network to include Freaks and Geeks actors, but only picked up Seth Rogen (who was already committed to the show as a writer) as a regular cast member. However, Jason Segel became a recurring character, and Samm Levine, Busy Phillips, and Natasha Melnick guest starred in multi-episode arcs, as did prominent Freaks and Geeks guest stars Steve Bannos and David Krumholtz. Martin Starr was prominent in another episode, and a scene with Sarah Hagan was shot, although it was cut for television broadcast. Despite garnering a cult following, the show was also canceled abruptly during its first season. This article is about the year. ... Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967, in Syosset, New York)[1] is an Emmy-winning American screenwriter, director, and producer. ... Undeclared is a U.S. television series that aired on FOX during the 2001–2002 TV season. ... The Fox Broadcasting Company is a television network in the United States. ... Seth Rogen (born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and Emmy-nominated writer. ... Jason Jordan Segel (born 18 January 1980) is an American television and film actor. ... Is at this moment in the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA wearing pajamas with my good friend. ... Busy Philipps (born June 25, 1979 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA) is an American television and film actress. ... Natasha Melnick (born April 10, 1984), is an American television and film actress. ... Steve Bannos is an American television and film actor and writer. ... David Krumholtz (born May 15, 1978) is an American actor. ... Martin Starr (born July 30, 1982) is an American television and film actor. ... Sarah Margaret Hagan (born May 24, 1984 in Austin, Texas) is an American television and movie actress. ...

Six years later, actors from the two shows comprised the bulk of the starring cast of Apatow's film, Knocked Up, with James Franco making a brief cameo appearance as himself. In addition, many of the extras starred as teachers and principal tertiary characters from both shows. Martin Starr, Steve Bannos, and David Krumholtz all appeared as extras in Superbad, which was produced by Apatow and co-written by Rogen (who also has a supporting role in the film). Walk Hard featured Bannos, Krumholtz and Starr in minor or cameo roles. Knocked Up is an American romantic comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by Judd Apatow was released in 2007. ... James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, and artist. ... Superbad is a 2007 comedy film written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who began writing the script when they were both 13 years old. ... Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is an upcoming comedy film expected to be released sometime in December of 2007. ...

In 2008, both Rogen and Franco will co-star in the Judd Apatow-produced comedy film The Pineapple Express. Cameo appearances aside, the film marks the first time Apatow and the two stars have all worked side by side since Freaks and Geeks. The movie finished production in May 2007. 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pineapple Express is an upcoming comedy film expected to be released on August 8, 2008. ...

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