Freaks and Geeks

Yearning to fit in yet wanting to be themselves, Lindsay Weir, her brother Sam, and a diverse group of friends struggle to get through 1980 at William McKinley High School.

With her parents going out of town, Lindsay attempts to win the freaks' approval by throwing a party - but Sam and his friends are worried when they learn there will be beer at the party.

Halloween night becomes an unexpected turning point for Lindsay and Sam.

Sam is tormented by an older girl at school; Lindsay is surprised when Kim starts being nice to her...but the cause for the sudden change is soon revealed.

Lindsay's attempt to help Daniel pass a test gets her into trouble; Sam receives a little more sex education than he wanted.

Lindsay's well-intentioned interference breaks up Nick's band; Sam confronts his deepest fear - showering after gym class.

Sam and his fellow Geeks fall head over heels for a pretty transfer student; Lindsay attempts to get fake identification cards for herself and the Freaks.

Lindsay is surprised to realize that Nick is now her boyfriend, and fears that he wants to have sex. Sam begins to think he has a chance with Cindy Sanders. But both Weir children discover that appearances can be deceiving.

Lindsay worries that Nick is getting too intense about their relationship; Sam becomes the school mascot in order to be close to cheerleader Cindy.

Bill fights to get more respect in gym class; Harold and Jean decide that Kim is a bad influence on their daughter, and forbid Lindsay to see her friend.

Lindsay experiences a crisis in her relationship with the Freaks; Sam tries to improve himself - from the outside.

Sam learns something disconcerting about Neal's dad; Lindsay tries to rebuild her friendship with Nick.

Lindsay worries that Nick is perpetually stoned; school bully Alan plays a prank on Bill - with nearly deadly results.

Kim befriends Millie after accidentally killing her dog; Bill is horrified to discover that his mother is dating his gym teacher.

Unable to cope with his father's infidelity, Neal takes refuge in a new hobby; rejected by Kim, Daniel pursues another girl - and changes himself radically to win her approval.

The Weirs take Nick into their home after he has an argument with his father; Sam's romantic dreams come true.

Sam discovers that having a dream come true may not be such a good thing; Ken's new relationship is threatened by a disturbing piece of information about his girlfriend.

As the last day of school approaches, the Freaks and Geeks try to figure out where they belong in the world.