Freaks and Geeks

Lindsay's sudden withdrawal from the academic decathlon and her association with a new group of friends worry her family and peers, prompting concern over her well-being. A new friend attempts to support her through this change. At the same time, Sam considers asking Cindy Sanders to the homecoming dance while dealing with ongoing harassment from a cruel bully.

Lindsay's friends plan a party after learning her parents will be away for the weekend. Concerned about a recent school assembly highlighting alcohol-related deaths, Sam and Neal replace the beer with non-alcoholic alternatives. Meanwhile, Daniel and Kim reconcile, and the party spirals into chaos despite the absence of alcohol.

Sam persuades Bill and Neal to join him in trick-or-treating on Halloween, but the experience turns awkward for them as Lindsay and her friends cause chaos throughout the neighborhood.

Lindsay volunteers to help Daniel prepare for an algebra test, but he is later accused of cheating by the teacher. Meanwhile, Daniel gives a pornographic film to Sam, who is inexperienced with such material.

Lindsay supports Nick in exploring a music career, leading him to audition for a more experienced local band after growing confident in his abilities. When the audition doesn't go as planned, Lindsay reassures him. Meanwhile, Sam, Bill, and Neal protest a required gym class shower.

Sam, Neal, and Bill grow close to a new transfer student and attempt to strengthen their bond by planning special activities to keep her interested. Meanwhile, Lindsay, Nick, Daniel, and Ken obtain fake IDs to attend a concert by a popular local band, only to be surprised by the identity of the band's lead singer.

Lindsay visits Nick's house while his parents are away, though she is initially hesitant. Meanwhile, Sam tries to pair up with Cindy for a lab assignment but feels jealous when Bill is chosen instead.

Sam auditions for the school mascot role in an effort to win over Cindy, while Daniel, Ken, and Kim become unexpectedly obsessed with supporting the basketball team after clashing with students from Lincoln High. Meanwhile, Lindsay wrestles with how to end her relationship with Nick.

Lindsay faces a restriction from her parents who disapprove of her friendship with Kim, believing she has a negative influence. Meanwhile, Bill becomes frustrated with being consistently chosen last for teams during baseball in physical education class and feeling excluded from full participation.

Lindsay, after a car accident, chooses to distance herself from her eccentric friends and reconnects with the math team and Millie. Meanwhile, Sam tries a trendy new hairstyle to win over Cindy, but when it doesn't work, he shifts his focus to updating his entire wardrobe.

Neal discovers that his father is being unfaithful to his mother, while Ken develops a crush on the tuba player in the school's marching band, with Lindsay helping to facilitate their interactions.

Bill claims to be allergic to peanuts in class, prompting Alan to challenge his claim, which leads to Bill being hospitalized after a severe reaction. Meanwhile, Lindsay experiences the effects of marijuana for the first time.

Nick moves out following a conflict with his father and, to Lindsay's surprise, goes to stay with the Weir family. Meanwhile, Cindy confides in Bill that she has a crush on Sam and asks him to help her get invited to a party.

Sam finds that being Cindy's boyfriend is less thrilling than he expected. Ken is put in a difficult position when his girlfriend Amy reveals a surprising secret. Meanwhile, Lindsay has trouble mustering the courage to ask Vice President George Bush a question during a school assembly.

Daniel receives an audio/visual class assignment as punishment for trying to trigger the fire alarm to avoid a test. Lindsay is chosen to attend a prestigious two-week academic summit. Meanwhile, Nick begins dating someone new and takes up disco dancing.

Kim's friend Karen mocks Sam for being a geek, while Kim invites Lindsay to dinner, revealing the difficult home life she faces.

Lindsay tries to persuade Harold to let her attend a Who concert with her friends, while Kim and Lindsay accidentally injure Millie's dog, leading to tension between Lindsay and Kim over whether to confess. Meanwhile, Nick teaches himself guitar to write a song for Lindsay, planning to play it despite Ken's disapproval, and Ms. Haverchuck surprises Bill by revealing she has been dating Coach Fredricks.

Neal struggles with the decision of whether to reveal his father's affair to his mother. Lindsay gets detention after intervening to help a girl being attacked by a boy. Daniel copes with family stress and issues with Kim by immersing himself in punk music.