Freaks and Geeks (1999)
Kernel Score: 90% · 855 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
First aired: 1999-09-25
Seasons: 1 · 18 episodes
Where to watch Freaks and Geeks
- Stream: Prime Video, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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").
Freaks and Geeks parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Freaks and Geeks is a coming-of-age teen drama set in the 1980s dealing with high school social dynamics, rated TV-14.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Francis Daley as Sam Weir
- Linda Cardellini as Lindsay Weir
- James Franco as Daniel Desario
- Samm Levine as Neal Schweiber
- Martin Starr as Bill Haverchuck
- Jason Segel as Nick Andopolis
- Seth Rogen as Ken Miller
- Joe Flaherty as Harold Weir
- Becky Ann Baker as Jean Weir
Freaks and Geeks FAQ
Is Freaks and Geeks good?
Freaks and Geeks has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 855 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Freaks and Geeks?
In the US you can stream Freaks and Geeks on Prime Video and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and buy it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Freaks and Geeks OK for kids?
Freaks and Geeks is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Freaks and Geeks is a coming-of-age teen drama set in the 1980s dealing with high school social dynamics, rated TV-14.
What shows are like Freaks and Geeks?
If you liked Freaks and Geeks, try Young Sheldon, Nancy Drew, My So-Called Life and No One Will Miss Us.