This is what makes me the saddest that this show ended. I'd loved to have seen Franco join up with the geeks more.

"And the best part is, you get to be somebody you can't be in real life." What an AMAZING line on so many levels. Beautiful.

"You guys wanna do this tomorrow night?" "Yeah." "Sure." "Yeah." *LAST ONLINE: 22 YEARS AGO*

This show was gone way too soon. Best Show ever to have been cancelled.

It's such a beautiful scene - the tough outsider kid who hooks up with the geeky kids. I dunno - it just seems spectacular to me.

Daniel thought of himself as a loser while the geeks thought of him as cool. While the nerds thought of themselves as losers while Daniel who was cool looked up to the for being smart and interesting. They each looked up to each other in some way.

While it is tragic that this show only last one season, I’m this was the conclusion to Daniels character. He is a guy isn’t expect to have the brightest future which is why he constantly gets into trouble. He’s seen as the cool guy who goes to party and gets girls yet he’s had the most fun playing dungeon and dragon with a group of nerds. He felt accepted for being himself.

The quote on Franco's tombstone "Fine I'll be a dwarf, but my name is Carlos."

My favourite part is that he didn't hesitate to play because he was embarrassed og them but because he thought he'd be bad.

this show had at least 2 or 3 more seasons to it, at least until Sam and his friends finished highschool

And Sam Weir grew up to write and direct Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). True story!

God, this show is beautiful. I love that the kids they are showing act and feel so much like the ones I knew in high school. Much more dimensional than sitcom teens on cable.

Ironically, there is NO geekier person than James Franco.

this is the cutest most adorable show ever

"Oh I'm sorry, perhaps I should let you encounter kittens and grandmas, so it's not to upset you." Harris is the man

I love James Franco's facial expressions when he declares to the princess that the dragon has been slain. It's like for the first time, he's actually proud of himself for being good at something. Love this show. Too bad I only came about it a decade later!

Stranger things took this lol , steve who understood the kids.

Daniel: Are you a dwarf?? Neal: NO! Lmaoooooo

As a D&D geek, I must say this was pretty damn sweet. I'm gonna watch this show now.

just finished this series and man so pissed its only one season....the last episode was my fav

3:24 holy hell James Franco has a beautiful smile.

This is the episode that made me really want a second season. I was hoping Daniel would become a geek.

makes me feel warm inside

To me this scene was the best part in the whole show. I always think about it when we show non-gamers games and then they become crackheads later for gaming.

I would have loved to see an episode where both groups of the Freaks and Geeks interact with each other like, they're stuck indoors due to a storm and they all bond over Dungeons and Dragons.

This is a better introduction to what DnD is like, than most videos actually made to introduce the game.

theres a scene in the season where it shows how hard Daniel's life is actually, his mom is forcing him to do things and he says i gotta go to school but she disregards it. Its a short scene but if you pay attention to that you can see how much he loves the escape from real life while playing D & D.

I love this scene. This scene is truly touching, and you'll never see a scenario played out like this in any other T.V. show.

This is the most heartwarming scene i've ever seven..

Just.... don't expect me to be good at ot or anything.

I HATE that it ended just when Daniel finally found his place.

3:15 sums up this show's sweetness

i love all of these scenes, but it's always get sad because i remember it's from the last episode.

I love this scene so much-the unexpected bonding of different characters, the way the “Geeks” look up to Daniel even though he isn’t perfect and struggles w/self-esteem issues, the way Harris has no respect for Bill 😂, etc.

Finally watched this show a few weeks back and fell in love with it. This scene really hit me hard, too, because the whole show, Dan's told what he can't be, and he suspects he can't be much of anything, and here, for a few hours a night, with these friends, he can be anybody. It's pretty light-hearted, but it's also an awesome ending for him.

Love Daniel telling Bill he's just joking because he sensed him being intimidated

I just finished watching this yesterday...such an amazing show, now in my top 5 of all time. I'm depressed that I'm done with it already...

"Greetings, Princess. It is I- Carlos the dwarf." That's my favorite part. I love the way he says that. lol

At least everyone got a satisfying conclusion. Just marathoned this show and was afraid everyone would be left half-developed.

This is straight up wholesome!

This is gonna happen in Stranger Things season 2 when Steve starts hanging out with Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Max.

so stupid to end this show

"Im just joking." My poor little heart.

Holy smokes what a great show. The right touch of humor and sweetness.

"I'm just joking." Geez, that smile. :O I loveee James.

I’ve seen so many James franco movies this is by far my favorite character he’s played

I adore the idea of one of the cool kids sitting down and learning how to play D&D with the outsiders, it’s the fantasy of a geek to discover that the things they enjoy can be loved by all if given the chance. We’re not terribly different after all.

I love how Daniel/Franco seems to be laughing inside as he gives his victory speech. Favorite subplot of the final episode!

the things i would do to find out there are 10 un-aired seasons of this show ):

The actor who plays Gordon (and the character) is so adorable!

Man I really wish that we got more scenes of Daniel hanging out with the geeks too bad the show ended.

one of the best shows that i have ever seen shame on these people who cancelled it , while shows like the kartrashians is still going

Crime against humanity that this show was cancelled. So many relatable characters.

God James Franco was gorgeous!

Just watched Stranger things season 4 and scene in 1st episode when Hellfire club plays D&D reminded me this scene so much, so great.

I gotta admit, never would've thought of using dominos to make a map. Pretty clever.

aww his smile at the end when everyone cheered for him!! 🥺

Just noticed that they’re all drinking Faygo… very Michigan, props to whoever was responsible for the set design

If he was allowed to have more days like this he might not have ever turned evil and tried to kill spiderman.

No matter how old Freaks & Geeks gets! It’s in my top 10, aged like fine wine

Oooh....... Neil. [Community reference]

Did any one else notice that Neal can wiggle his ears?

3:28 You can tell they're having fun because fun music is playing!

My family and I watched this show together when it was brand new. We all loved it, particularly my dad who graduated in '78. One day, halfway through the series, my dad suddenly exclaims "wait... Sam is a BOY!?" He seriously thought JFD was a girl. I found that ridiculous at the time, but now, coming back 23 years later, I realize that yeah, JFD totally seems like a girl in this series. Reminds me of Millie Bobby Brown.

Credit to Harris in this scene. Harris understands that D&D is for anyone and everyone. Any person willing to play is welcome to join a campaign and he approaches Daniel with magnanimity. No judgment, just a person wanting to play a TTRPG. The result is Daniel had a fantastic time and now might be a part of a campaign beyond a one-shot.

Totally ahead of its time. If this came out now, we'd at least have 3 or 4 seasons...... :(

I always thought Harris was one of the show's underrated characters. He's comfortable enough in his skin to invite Daniel to play DnD.

modern art

if I ever have a kid it would be nice if he acts like sam

This was one of the best shows EVER!!!! I MISS IT SOOOO MUCH😢

Always cracks me the way he says "Ancient Babylonia" like if it was the epitome of the best DnD campaign ever possible.

great ending for Daniel: He found his place where he's accepted no matter what and can has some fun, in the other hand the geeks finally found a way to be cool (more cool) and learn about girls and other stuff. I liked the conclusion of nick dancing disco music, but I would prefer the "best drummer in the world" backstory, I mean, just think about this: he joins in the army and meet musicians just like him: they wanna be professionals, grow and guess what, they need a drummer!. The finale with Ken saying "disco sucks" it's kind of cool but, what happened to his girlfriend? besides, he is the only character than we don't know much about his life and family like kim or daniel; and the lindsay and kim ending, it's good but looks a little forced. Well, maybe someone will read all this and think "who cares what you think?", Doesn't matter, I just finished the show 2 days ago and felt an empty sensation, like this HAS to continue, and I just wanted to write my thoughts. (btw, sorry if I have some grammar mistakes, I speak spanish actually)

I actually find this episode to be one of my favorites because in high school D&D was considered to be the most geekiest thing something could play but the coolest guy here has decided to give it a try and enjoys himself. Also it seems like everyone loves this show. I loved it so much that i looked all over the internet for it to download and couldn't find it. I had to order it off ebay. Still waiting for it but will be worth it when i get it. Also found a cast photo all autographed (reproduction but who cares) Anyone who is interested you can find other freaks and geeks memorabilia on ebay.

No wonder everyone involved with this show became successful including writers and crew. It's bittersweet. I love and hate that it ended but there's no denying the beauty of this show.

I knew a guy like Daniel in high school. He was a couple of grades ahead: best looking dude, popular with the girls, always about to drop out. But he was always nice to us younger geeky types, even when everyone of his group was around, would even chat about Star Wars and video games for a bit after school. Nicest older student I ever met. Sadly became a homeless drug dealer a few years after; my friend saw him and recognised him and he was apparently as nice then as he was in school. Think he died a few years back after getting his life back on track and getting a family which is sad though, guess his past caught up with him.

It is criminal this show ended as it was hitting its stride! I love this show!

If you are lucky and/or smart there comes a time when you learn that your world needs to expand. And that you'll be welcome in other groups. This was such an awesome show.

Dazed and Confused, The Breakfast Club, Fast Times, The Goonies, Freaks and Geeks, and now The Trusty Butter Knife!

Honestly...i think that's what makes this show so amazing. Because of the 1 season. Think about it. The best shows are at best in the beginning seasons. This show is in my personal"Hall of Fame". Greatness

Awesome! This is my favorite part of the whole series. Thanks for putting all these clips together.

When I was 19 years old, I loved this programme, I always was high and supplied with cookies to install myself and to see "The New Wonder Years" for a bit. It's ridiculous they cancelled this.... It was a really good show!

Lol "Carlos The Dwarf"🤣🤣🤣

This is really heartwarming. Shows how D&D is really capable of including others

I think that the perks of DnD shown here is that it really brings people together in the most fun ways

I never realised Sam was that dude from Bones!

I wish little Sam Weir was my son! He is too adorable

A notorious example of a show that was cancelled way too soon

such a satisfying moment in such a profoundly genius and real show.

I can’t wait to see season two when I die and go to heaven.

This show is special. It really sucks that it got cancelled..

I have a feeling that if this show continued that Daniel and Lindsey would actually become a couple and Daniel would completely change to become a geek.

Best. Crossover. Ever. Love this show!

Also, the revised cover for the Player's Handbook first edition came out in the 1983 printing...but Freaks and Geeks as a show is set in 1980-1981!

2:54 Neil took it so personal lol

Really love this show and this is one of the best episodes of the series.

James' facial expression are exactly like his brothers in this scene.

This show deserved at least 7 seasons. They always cancel the good shows.

I never saw this show but I knew John Francis Daley was in it and I love him in Bones so I wanted to see him when he was young, and he is literally SO adorable 😭 I don't think I'll ever look at Sweets the same now, he's just gonna be a shy little kid in my brain forever 😂

This didn't come out of nowhere. The insights received when Lindsay began hanging out with the freaks, and the different events that built upon it such as the punk show experience, led to this beautiful event

but holy shit..... so much potential character growth in all the chars... the freak delving into the geeky side of life, the nerdy kinda traditional main char girl going a bit crazy, etc the greatest show ever