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8.2 / 10(944 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 19991 Season

Freaks and Geeks

“What high school was like for the rest of us.”

Series Overview

High school mathlete Lindsay Weir rebels and begins hanging out with a crowd of burnouts (the "freaks"), while her brother Sam Weir navigates a different part of the social universe with his nerdy friends (the "geeks").

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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CanceledScripted
Original Network
NBC
Fox Family
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 18 Episodes

44 min per episode

Air Date Window

1999 – 2000

Premiered: Sat, Sep 25, 1999

Created By
Paul FeigPaul Feig

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Oct 17, 2000

Season 1, Episode 18: “Noshing and Moshing”

Neal wrestles with the dilemma of whether to tell his mother about his father's affair. Lindsay is given detention after coming to the aid of a girl being attacked by a boy. Daniel deals with pressures at home and with Kim. He escapes from his problems through punk music.

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Paramount Movies TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-28

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Feig

Original Score & Music

Michael Andrews

Producers

Judd Apatow

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews

Original Music Composer

Debra McGuire

Debra McGuire

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freaks and Geeks

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What is Freaks and Geeks about?

High school mathlete Lindsay Weir rebels and begins hanging out with a crowd of burnouts (the "freaks"), while her brother Sam Weir navigates a different part of the social universe with his nerdy friends (the "geeks").

How many seasons does Freaks and Geeks have?

Freaks and Geeks comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Freaks and Geeks?

Key cast members in Freaks and Geeks include John Francis Daley, Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Samm Levine, Martin Starr.

Who created or directed Freaks and Geeks?

Freaks and Geeks was developed and directed by Paul Feig.