Freaks and Geeks (1999)

High school mathlete Lindsay Weir rebels and begins hanging out with a crowd of burnouts (the "freaks"), while her brother Sam Weir navigates a different part of the social universe with his nerdy friends (the "geeks").

Genres: Drama, Comedy

What to watch after Freaks and Geeks

• Friday Night Lights (2006) — Same subject: high school, teen drama
• Six Feet Under (2001) — Miguel Arteta directed both
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Bryan Gordon directed both
• Veronica Mars (2004) — Same subject: high school
• Halt and Catch Fire (2014) — Same feel: dramatic, reflective
• The Wonder Years (1988) — Same subject: high school, coming of age