Freaks and Geeks

Freaks and Geeks is an American teen comedy-drama television series created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow that aired on NBC from September 25, 1999, to July 8, 2000. Three episodes were left unaired by NBC, and the episodes were first broadcast in September and October 2000 on Fox Family Channel. The show is set in a suburban high school near Detroit during 1980–81. The theme of Freaks and Geeks reflects "the sad, hilarious unfairness of teen life". With little success when it first aired, because of an erratic episode schedule and conflicts between the creators and NBC, the series was canceled after airing 15 out of the 18 episodes. The series—which launched most of its young actors' careers—stars Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Martin Starr, Busy Philipps, Becky Ann Baker, and Joe Flaherty.

Director

Jake Kasdan · Lesli Linka Glatter · Miguel Arteta · Ken Olin

Creator

Paul Feig

Writer

Judd Apatow · Mike White · Jeff Judah · Gabe Sachs

Cast

Linda Cardellini · John Francis Daley · James Franco

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