Summary: This cult favorite only lasted for 1 season, 18 episodes, on NBC before being cut. The show follows former math genius Lindsey (Linda Cardellini) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), as they go through high school in Michigan circa 1980.
Evaluation: This is a television show that teenagers will be able to identify with because it shows the "Freaks and Geeks" side of high school and many teenagers fall into that category. The characters are so good, that the viewer feels as though they are in high school.
Author Information: According to http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0270552/ Paul Feig was born on September 17, 1962 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He always wears a suit and tie when he directs. He is married. The fictional town in Freaks and Geeks is loosely based upon his own home town of Mt. Clemens.
Genre: Television show
Curriculum Ties: This would be a good television show to watch to discuss stereotypes.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 14+
Challenge Issues: N/A
Why included? This is a good tv series to showcase what it is like for the unpopular people in high school.
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