r/freaksandgeeks

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Freaks and Geeks

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Freaks and Geeks was a television show created by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow which ran on NBC in 1999-2000. The show was canceled after only one season, but it has gone on to develop a large cult following while also launching most of the casts members careers.

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A community dedicated to the short-lived, but much loved comedy, Freaks and Geeks.

What is Freaks and Geeks?

"Freaks and Geeks was a television show created by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow which ran on NBC in 1999-2000. Unconventional at the time when Beverly Hills, 90210 was the "it" show about high school, Paul Feig wanted to tells the lives of the kids who weren't popular, the "Freaks" and the "Geeks" and their struggles in high school. The show was canceled after only one season, but it has gone on to develop a large cult following while also launching most of the casts members careers."

Why was the show canceled?

The show's cancellation is partly to blame on its scheduling as well as the lack of advertisement for the show. After 6 episodes aired it was put on hiatus from November 1999 until January 2000. The network believing that by giving the show a break they could use the continuing episode (Carded and Discarded) as a sort of second Pilot to relaunch the show. This didn't work however and the show was canceled in March 2000 after only airing 13 episodes. The following 5 aired in response to fan petition in October 2000.

Here's an extensive timeline of the show by Judd Apatow

Where can I watch the show?

Freaks and Geeks has recently become available on Netflix. You can also buy the box set which is loaded with extra features, deleted scenes, bloopers and more.

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