The thing that made Harris such a cool character was that he had this almost omniscient, matter-of-fact way about him. He always had a calm insight into something that would cause Sam, Neal, and Bill to flip out.

I WILL FOREVER BE PISSED THIS SHOW ONLY HAD 1 SEASON. IM BEYOND MAD.

One of the greatest scenes in the series. Only real people can see it. I have hardly ever seen a show with realistic, and non-artificial characters. And seen those characters do what is in this scene. I love the moments where the freaks collide with the geeks, but I especially love this scene, which is heavy, and transcendent in a sort of subtle way. This is one of the most rarest, and positive moments in any series, that I find important. And is such a special scene. I love this scene. It teaches the audience, that you don't have to conform to only certain groups, and conform to authority and society. You can be yourself, and break boundaries, and connect with people from different cultures, and different groups, and cliques. An important part of life is not only interacting, and relating with people, but also with people who you won't believe you can share common ground with you. And that is a beautiful, and rare thing.

Harris's dad would be 106 this year.

I found Harris' quiet sexual confidence to be one of the most hilarious parts of the show.

"This long-black-haired kid was in the corner reading a fantasy book or something, had such an interesting look. Turns out he was there with a friend of his,just came along. “Do you want to come in and read?” We gave him the speech, and he just did it in his inimitable way, kind of tossing it off. And it was a moment of like, “Holy shit, I don’t know what to do with this kid, but we got to put him in the show somehow.” Then Judd goes, “All I know is, his name has to be Harris.”" - Paul Feig

Love how Daniel is always assumed to be this mean scary guy but (even though he can be pretty toxic in other ways) he's not a bully. He sees a geeky kid reading a fantasy book and he doesn't want to pummel him, he's just curious. Also when Lindsay tries to downplay her academic awards, he encourages her to be proud of them.

this is such a great scene this series never put the people just in stereotypes and said like: Harris - that's the nerd, Daniel - that's the cool guy but he does bad in school, Millie - she is a mathlete and a total geek and that's Alan - he's the bully of Sam and his friends The show always showed different perspectives on each of the characters and explained why the are like they are

If this show had a better time slot, it would have ran for so many seasons... one of the best shows

Harris is hilarious. And he embodies so many guys-usually geeks- I knew in Highschool. They got every single mannerism down pact.

Each character is very much their own person yet they relate unexpectedly regardless of the dissimilarities. A very transcendent scene. This should be shown in high schools. More kids will reach out to others as a result I say.

They would make good friends, I can tell.

I totally knew a kid in high school who looked just like Harris, and did his own thing the same way. haha

0:29 foreshadowing

"You know those Sex Pistols? They spit on their audience"

Just recently rewatched Freaks and Geeks. Harris has become my favorite character.

So far, just about every scene I see from Freaks & Geeks posted on youtube, everyone says "this is the greatest scene in the series." Therefore, I have to conclude, this just has the be one of the greatest series to air on television.

Harris is a chill dude

god if only netflix existed when i was in high school. my life coulda been different

0:36 It's amazing how in that split second you see everything you need to know about the character.The way his eyes light up when he's told he'd be good at something shows that he's not bad just lacking in guidance and encouragement.

As deep and beautiful as this scene as I think it's pretty funny how Daniel laughs at the end He's pretty much like "hell yeah at least I'm having sex" hahaha

Rest In Peace Harris’ dad

My bestfriend from high school was like Harris & he did his own thing. I was like Daniel, chill on the outside but insecure in the inside. We had differences but it was interesting. I enjoyed our friendship.

Aw, I feel for Daniel…he’s really intelligent, but has a lot on his plate-ill dad, mom/parents who don’t support his education b/c they’re struggling to get by, his own self-esteem issues and questions about where he fits in, people stereotyping him, etc. Overall, he’s still a good guy. 💜

Harris was the hidden treasure of this show! All of his scenes were just priceless!

This scene was one of my favorite parts of the show. I love how this series started with a comedic take on the stereotypical characters that everyone knew in school, but every episode, these characters became more complex and realistic. By the last episodes, the show had become a unique comedy mixed with the drama of the developed characters, who were all played by great actors and actresses. It sucks that the show only survived one season.

literally one of the best conversations in a tv show or movie

I love how Daniel really appreciated Harris’ comment about him being a good dungeon master

I love the fact that this show recognizes that Daniel really isn't all that cool. So many shows make it seem like the resident bada** has it all together, and Freaks and Geeks really show how it is in real life. Very nice.

james is the most beaautiful guy on the freakin planet !!

I knew this one guy who looked like Harris, but he was a mixture of a freak and a geek.

Just watched the show for the first time last week. This was one of my favorite scenes , Daniel is an awesome character.

It is criminal we didn't get to see more of Daniel befriending geeks

Of all television characters, I think I identify with Harris Trinsky the most.

I like the chemistry between them.

God what a great show this was. Harris was my favorite of the many awesome recurring characters.

James Franco has the words "ruggedly handsome" to a T.

Can recall the times I felt like Daniel at that moment

Instead of your a freak and your a geek, hey your a person and I'm a person. Nice to meet .

I would like to see how Daniel join the geeks after the D&D game, too bad the show was cancelled

The way he says thanks to Harris’s compliment at 0:37 sounds so genuine and sincere. Such a shame this show was axed. Much better then that Euphoria garbage

This is (in my experience) what it was actually like when the cool kids talked to the nerds. They weren't really dicks or bullies, just guys from different circles trying to interact. Most of the "cool" guys in my high school thought I thought they were dumb and I thought they judged me for being weird, but when we actually talked about it we realized we were both insecure and actually did respect each other. We weren't into the same things but we could get along and say hi.

Harris is my favourite Freaks and Geeks character! Along with Bill. ❤️

dude, I would totally hang out with harris, coolest geek ever

Harris is the kind of friends i had in high school.

Harris rules. Even keeled and open minded.

I can relate to Daniel so much

Daniel is the most interesting character on the show.

My favorite scene from the show by far.

I was home schooled. My friends were all the "popular" public school kids. I felt like these guys though. I was into "geeky" things, but had a taste for the bad part too. When I watch this show -- I relate to all of it. I really miss this program. It's my favorite to this day, and it sucks to only get a taste of something that you fell crazy in love with. Plus the music defined my experience.

Love coming of age type shows, being 13 and all.

I watched this show with my dad when i was about 13..one of my personal faves, loved it.

The actors on this show remind me so much of kids I went to junior high and high school with over 20 years ago. Freaks and Geeks was a one of a kind show.

Harris is a Lawful Good Sage.

One of my bestest friends is SO much like Harris

This is a great opener between two characters that don't really know each other. I wish moments like this really happened in high school.

"I aways asked someone who came up to me in school that I didn't know, you're not gonna beat me up are you???'

I know the feeling of going through life thinking youre not good enough

this show is so awesome im sad/mad it got cancled😭 who wouldnt watch this. its funny,sad,awesome

Harris Trinsky is like a god among men.

Everyone always asks "why did it have to end?" but I think one of the reasons this show was so great is the way it ended. Probably one of the best shows to ever grace TV.

Omg the guy in the beginning walking I thought he was Dallas Winston 😂😂😂😂

So everybody pretty much watched this show, but I heard a clip of this scene in a song intro. Guess I have to watch the show now

perfection as far as a scene in a tv show

Man, I miss this show. so great

How the hell they managed to adapt everything you’ve experienced in real high school life through all of these unique individual characters

this is one of my favorite scenes in the whole season

this show was amazing, that was a great scene

This scene is classic. The standard teen dramedy would have the cliched cool guy pick on the nerdy, fragile D&D kid. But Freaks & Geeks flips the script. We learn that the tough guy has weaknesses and vulnerabilities and is insecure like everyone else. The on-the-surface-badass is really a nice guy who begrudgingly respects Harris for getting good grades and for his self-assuredness. The smart writing and rich characterizations - laced with nuanced comedy - is what sets this show apart.

The actor who plays Harris is my cousin! He has pics of the reunions he likes to show us

By far one of the BEST scenes in the show.

he is the coolest kid at this school!

i love harris. he allways gives great advice.

they ALL were good, that's why that show was so damn good.

I've always loved Daniel in this show. Yeah, he comes across as the stereotypical burn out sometimes, but he's got heart.

harris is my favorite character. :D

there is something about james francos smile/laugh... omg it just makes me melt

This show looks awesome. I'm definitely checking this out now.

my favorite scene :)

I think you fail to understand human beings as the writers of this show do. They are all emotional and intelligent people who feel they don't belong, and each of them has their own way of coping with it.

love this scene!

harris is so cool

I have heard plenty about this show, how good it is, but I haven't seen it yet, I will.... but it's amazing to me how a show such as this, showcasing the positive aspects of high school, how kids from different 'groups' can get along without bullying each other, lasted only one or two seasons ...? I guess it wasn't 'exciting enough' (read violent, backstabbing, dramatic, etc.) for TV audiences... all the sordid stuff sells... we need more positive things like this.... what this world has devolved into today in some aspects is so reprehensible... although there is still some good.... we have to focus on that I guess...

the illustrations on that book harris is reading looks so cool!

james franco has the craziest smile

They should reboot Freaks and Geeks with a new cast set in 1984 ( after the original cast has already graduated). It could be a series like American Horror Story where each season is a new cast/ story line. Of coarse it would have to be done by the original behind the scenes people that created the original. That is the only way you could reboot this show. Or even remake it set later and some of the original cast could be in it as older characters; imagine Neal or Bill as a teacher

There were people exactly like Harris at my school.

Daniel is so ROCK!!

ME TOO! I absolutley love Harris.

this show was way ahead of its time

I love daniel desario. not even james franco, just daniel dasario.

0:25 Why is it such an instinct, if someone asks what you're reading, to first glance at the cover, even though you know exactly what book you're holding.

omg i was so thinking of my so called life when i was watching this

i read that book in 8th grade and it was awesome the greasers are so cool

This was a cool scene

i love harris

Lea Sheppard had one of the best roles on F&G.

love this scene =]

hilarious scene even in real time

Harris is great hahah