Freaks and Geeks_
EMMY WINNER
"What high school was like for the rest of us."
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").
Created By
Paul Feig
Network
NBC
Episodes
18
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Pluto TV
FREE
2 countries
Prime Video
1 country
Paramount+
1 country
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1 country
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Overview
Freaks and Geeks has 1 season with 18 episodes spanning 1999-2000.
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Rating
With a 8.2/10 rating from 843 votes, Freaks and Geeks is considered highly rated.
Year context
Freaks and Geeks first aired 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (1 season, 18 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
Lindsay's family and friends fear the worst when she quits the academic decathlon team and begins hanging around with a new crowd. A new friend…
02
Beers and Weirs
Lindsay's friends learn that her parents are going away for the weekend and suggest having a kegger. Sam and Neal become worried after a school…
03
Tricks and Treats
Sam convinces Bill and Neal to trick-or-treat on Halloween, but they end up embarrassed while Lindsay and her friends wreak havoc in the neighborhood.
04
Tests and Breasts
Lindsay offers to help Daniel study for an algebra test, but ends up accused by the teacher of cheating. Daniel lends sexually naive Sam a…
05
I'm with the Band
Lindsay encourages Nick to pursue a career in music. Nick continues to practice with his current band, but quickly decides he's better than them. Lindsay…
06
Carded and Discarded
Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her…
07
Girlfriends and Boyfriends
Lindsay reluctantly agrees to come over to Nick's house while his parents are out of town. Sam hopes to become lab partners with Cindy, but…
08
We've Got Spirit
Sam tries out to be the school mascot hoping to impress Cindy. Meanwhile, Daniel, Ken, and Kim suddenly become the basketball team's most rabid fans…
09
The Diary
Lindsay's parents forbid her from hanging out with Kim, as they see her as a bad influence. Bill grows tired of being picked last for…
10
Looks and Books
A car accident results in Lindsay deciding to stop hanging out with her “freak” friends. She decides to rejoin the mathletes and start hanging out…
11
The Garage Door
Neal learns his father is cheating on his mother. Ken develops a crush on the tuba player in the school's marching band and Lindsay helps…
12
Chokin' and Tokin'
When Bill talks about being allergic to peanuts in class, Alan tries to prove he's lying but Bill ends up in the hospital after an…
13
Smooching and Mooching
After fighting with his father, Nick moves out and to Lindsay's surprise begins staying with the Weir's. Cindy tells Bill that she has a crush…
14
The Little Things
Sam discovers that life as Cindy's boyfriend is not nearly as exciting as he had imagined. Ken's girlfriend ,Amy, confesses a shocking secret, putting Ken…
15
Discos and Dragons
Daniel is sentenced to audio/visual class as punishment for attempting to pull the fire alarm to get out of taking a test. Lindsay is accepted…
16
Kim Kelly Is My Friend
Kim's friend, Karen, bullies Sam and calls him a geek. Kim invites Lindsay to dinner at her house, exposing Lindsay to the abuse Kim takes…
17
Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
Lindsay tries to convince Harold to let her join her friends at a Who concert. Kim and Lindsay accidentally run over Millie's dog. Kim starts…
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…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
18
Episodes
44 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Paul Feig
NETWORKS (2)
NBC
Fox Family
AWARDS (1)
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
2000
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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").
Where can I watch Freaks and Geeks?
Freaks and Geeks is available on Pluto TV, Prime Video, Paramount+, Kanopy. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Freaks and Geeks have?
Freaks and Geeks has 1 season with 18 episodes total.
Who created Freaks and Geeks?
Freaks and Geeks was created by Paul Feig.
Who stars in Freaks and Geeks?
The cast of Freaks and Geeks includes John Francis Daley, Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Samm Levine, Martin Starr.
What is the rating of Freaks and Geeks?
Freaks and Geeks has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 843 votes on TMDB.
Is Freaks and Geeks still running?
Freaks and Geeks was canceled.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
