James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr and Samm Levine in 'Freaks and Geeks'. NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Although it lasted only one season, ...

The high school cringe comedy was the undersung member of the Class of ’99. But its influence is everywhere. By James Poniewozik By the 25th reunion, you get a good sense of how time has treated a ...

Maybe Joan Jett doesn’t give a damn about her reputation, but Jason Segel’s was good enough that he basically had his Freaks and Geeks character written for him…and it was unlinked from another. Like ...

Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 25, 1999, NBC debuted the high school comedy “Freaks and Geeks” as part of its new fall season. Thus began a saga of independent vision, creative freedom and corporate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. FREAKS AND GEEKS — Season 1 Gallery — Pictured: (l-r) James Franco as ...

The beloved high-school sitcom debuted in September 1999 and lasted one season. Paul Feig, Judd Apatow and others look back on the show’s birth, death and long afterlife. “Freaks and Geeks” was ...

Although it lasted only one season, Freaks and Geeks continues to hold a special place in viewers hearts 25 years later. “Apparently it’s the 25th anniversary of Freaks and Geeks premiering, which is ...