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Freaks and Geeks was a short-lived drama / comedy (sometimes referred to as a dramedy) about two different groups of high school students, the "Freaks" and the "Geeks," in the early 1980s. Although critically acclaimed, the show lasted for only one 18 episode season due to low ratings. Despite its short lifespan, Freaks and Geeks gained a strong cult following while it was on the air. It is notable for being distinctly atypical for its genre, eschewing a focus on popular and attractive students and focusing instead on less glamorous misfits and outcasts.

The show revolves around two siblings, Lindsay and Sam Weir, a high school sophomore and a freshman respectively. Lindsay is disillusioned with life and starts veering away from her safe and successful path at school by hanging out with a group of underachievers, the "Freaks". Sam is just starting out at high school and is desperate to fit in, but his image as one of the "Geeks" is a constant hindrance.

Freaks and Geeks chronicles the adventures and misadventures of these two groups using a blend of hilarious comedy and moving drama while always remaining firmly grounded in reality. Although set in the early 1980s, the themes of the show are timelessly relevant. It features a uniformly excellent cast who look and act their parts perfectly, and incorporates locations, production design, and music that firmly establish the period atmosphere of the show.

Contents 1 Cast 2 Seasons 3 In-Depth 4 DVD Releases 5 Soundtrack Information 6 External Sites

[edit] Cast

Actor	Character	Duration
Billed Cast
Linda Cardellini	Lindsay Weir	1
John Francis Daley	Sam Weir	1
James Franco	Daniel Desario	1
Samm Levine	Neal Schweiber	1
Seth Rogen	Ken Miller	1
Jason Segel	Nick Andopolis	1
Martin Starr	Bill Haverchuck	1
Becky Ann Baker	Jean Weir	1
Joe Flaherty	Harold Weir	1
Busy Philipps	Kim Kelly	1
Supporting/Recurring Cast
Dave (Gruber) Allen	Jeff Rosso	1
Tom Wilson	Coach Fredricks	1
Steve Bannos	Mr. Kowchevski	1
Chauncey Leopardi	Alan White	1
Stephen Lee Sheppard	Harris Trinsky	1
Sarah Hagan	Millie Kentner	1
Natasha Melnick	Cindy Sanders	1
Jerry Messing	Gordon Crisp	1
Joanna Garcia	Vicki Appleby	1

[edit] Seasons

Season	Premiere	Finale	#
NBC
Season One	September 25, 1999	July 8, 2000	18

[edit] In-Depth

• At a Glance: Additional information about the series
• Characters: A listing of characters in the series

[edit] DVD Releases

Title	Release Date	#
Complete Series
The Complete Series	April 6, 2004	6	purchase
Yearbook Edition	November 25, 2008	8	purchase

[edit] Soundtrack Information

Title	Release Date	#
Original Soundtrack and Score	October 10, 2000	25	purchase

[edit] External Sites