American drama series which aired on NBC from 1999-2000
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. The most bizarre thing about this episode is its premise, because neither freaks nor geeks in high school tend to be filled with school spirit. I know … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S01E09 “We’ve Got Spirit”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. It’s been too long since my last F&G review. I think I avoided this one for so long because it’s a painful episode. Not in the sense … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S01E08 ”Girlfriends And Boyfriends”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. Apparently Freaks and Geeks’ seventh episode was meant to serve as a “second pilot”, trying to catch the attention of people who might just be tuning in. … Continue reading Freaks and Geeks: S01E07 “Carded And Discarded”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. This may be the hardest episode of F&G for me to watch, because I identify so strongly with Nick and his dream of being a drummer in … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E06 “I’m With The Band”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. One of my favorite episodes, Tests And Breasts highlights two themes central to every high schooler’s existence: puberty and fear of examinations. That it manages to do … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E05 “Tests And Breasts”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. NBC initially refused to air this episode, saying it was too dark for the series. Watching it today, I completely understand this decision even if I don’t … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S01E04 “Kim Kelly Is My Friend”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. What makes Tricks And Treats such a great installment of Freaks And Geeks is not just the setting, which works because Halloween is such an iconic American … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E03 “Tricks And Treats”
SPOILER WARNING: I’m assuming in these reviews that readers have seen the show. If the pilot of Freaks And Geeks introduced us to a cast of characters who were realistic and ripe for potentially funny and dramatic situations, Beers And … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S1E02 “Beers And Weirs”
Freaks And Geeks, a comedy-drama about high school in 1980, premiered September 25th, 1999, on the NBC network, lasting a mere 12 episodes before being cancelled. An ardent fan campaign persuaded NBC to air three more episodes in July 2000, … Continue reading Freaks And Geeks: S01E01 “Pilot”
