Freaks and Geeks - Homecoming

[@ScrunchyTacos]

Eli was such genuinely sweet character. He didn't have much screen time, but always stole the spotlight when he was on.

[@edwardfetner2513]

Ben Foster bro. he's always good

[@chadwicklovell2412]

Right! Ben is so young. Almost didn't recognize him. I hear he's actually a legit martial artist too.

[@leerogish7223]

Eli brings out the best In the wires. His sweet innocence makes them forget their own problems. Lindsey couldn’t be less happy to be forced to go to the dance but she goes out of her way to give Eli a good time. Later on Sam and the other geeks are depressed Maureen left them to hang with the popular kids yet warmly welcome Eli to join them for lunch.

[@mikec8407]

After I finished watching this scene, I was hooked...this show's a masterpiece

[@lavalamp625]

that is literally EXACTLY how I felt. I can't even describe what this scene did to my emotions

[@mikec8407]

lavalamp625 Glad to see someone else who agrees...I didn't discover this show until a week ago, watched it in 2 days and I'm still depressed I finished it lol

[@stubs96]

what happened to this show, why did it only last 2 seasons?

[@mikec8407]

It was only one season actually, it didn't make it to two. It was aired at a bad time and didn't get a good enough audience.

[@Anonymous23026]

I remember watching it when it first aired and I was so mad when they canceled it so damn early. This show was brilliant and could have went much further.

[@MsSamanthaPaige22]

Linda has the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. Also, John Francis Daley is so freaking adorable, especially when he's dancing with Cindy.

[@emekmek3197]

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[@ALaVeyy]

Right even in Bones as an adult he is just 😍

[@BigNews2021]

Beautiful smile and beautiful eyes. They shine when she smiles.

[@Not-b4e]

Oh ..Hi Cindy !

[@Cinemabuff97]

I absolutely adore Lindsay dancing with Eli. And I love how much she is enjoying herself dancing with him in front of a big portion of the school. Gives me goosebumps. This is truly outstanding. And you won't see something like this in any other show. ❤💃

[@dazeadil1590]

Glee wishes they could have authentic acceptance, but they did this scene so well in freaks and geeks it will be impossible to top.

[@leerogish7223]

I love the smile on Rosso’s face when he sees her dancing with Eli. He forgets his frustrations with Lindsey leaving the mathleats after this reminder she is just like him: a free spirit with a big heart.

[@sammythemc]

Check out the rave episode of the UK show Spaced, "Epiphanies"

[@ryanevans8566]

Linda Cardellini has a thousand watt smile. Wow.

[@rkgk1517]

She still does and she looks even more charming now that she's older and has a lifetime of laugh lines

[@SoulShines4Music]

​@@rkgk1517 - "A lifetime of laugh lines" might be overstating it just a bit, she's not that old yet. lol

[@NelsonVlog66]

​@@SoulShines4MusicShe's turning 50 next year.

[@Haerinx87]

One of the greatest shows ever. Masterpiece

[@ShakeSoft]

Talking about wrong place and wrong time, this show, in 1999, is the perfect example. So awesome, but got canceled because of idiots who couldn't appreciate this.

[@orangepinecan]

Steve Rogers Meh.. it's a TV sitcom... Not the end of the world. Not of great artistically or cultural importance.

[@FamousOriginalSlim]

gee thanks wet blanket.

[@Linknown]

sdfklsdfls Freaks and Geeks isn't a sitcom.

[@Kaane15]

Steve Rogers, Red Skull sends his regards..

[@krissisu1111]

Preach, Brother Steve!! And eff NBC for canceling it!!

[@jayparekh8632]

This pilot is the greatest thing I've ever watched.

[@weezilla]

If we didn't know any better, Freaks and Geeks episode 1 is a movie masquerading as a TV show.

[@Stillreal312]

Millie got some killer moves

[@deitznetwork7322]

no

[@kaci001]

She's adorable

[@patrickomalley9716]

Super high on life

[@theabby9494]

I wanna dance like her 😊

[@blixasice]

Jesus is just alright yeah!

[@yoursummerqueen1291]

This scene made me fall in love with the show. It's really sweet to me - I love how happy and carefree they look dancing. It makes me wish I went to high school in Michigan in the 80s. :/

[@nickcastaneda203]

YourSummerQueen Hey Linds it's Daniel 38 years later I have 4 kids with Kim and I'm so glad I discovered Metallica

[@mikederoze4151]

This 100%

[@Smokler]

I did. It wasn't this much fun.

[@badgermaniac1]

This scene captures both the awkwardness of youth as well as the inherent innocence/capacity for good at the same time....just a masterpiece of television.

[@JG-kk1mr]

this scene makes me cry lol, it's just so sweet. they don't make tv shows like this anymore.

[@TheBloomingBoom]

I’m always crying

[@chrisc3616]

This could be the best scene ever in Television history

[@dogperday]

Correct.

[@luizaugusto9575]

I don't think is one of the best technically speaking, but it became one of my favorites

[@newwavepop]

i actually always love Millie dancing in this scene, she is always so nerdy and awkward and serious and uptight, but she looks so genuinely serene just vibing to the song.

[@leerogish7223]

In season 2 she was supposed to turn bad, a lot more so than Lindsey did.

[@newwavepop]

​@@leerogish7223 that probably would have been a really great storyline to. i can totally picture it because at the end of the day she is more of a follower than Lindsey is and is probably the type that what ever clique she aligns herself with she goes full steam ahead and is easily peer pressured. then of course Lindsey will be stuck trying to snap her head out of it. where did you hear that though, ive never seen any of them mention any of their plans for the future of the show.

[@leerogish7223]

@@newwavepop it was in a recent interview with the writers about s2. Honestly I’m glad they didn’t make it since all the storylines they wanted were very dark and a worst case scenario for many characters.

[@kylewhytonen]

I was starting my first year of high school which was a living hell. Then on Sept. 25th 1999 (my 15th birthday) this episode came on and life was a lot better.

[@getthesensation]

Exactly the same for me! I was in the 10th grade when the show was on, and I totally understood it.

[@hugeeyes04]

i started high school this year and i feel you so much. i started watchin yesterday freaks and geeks and life really is a lot better lol

[@sniffles8655]

That awkward tension is so realistic. This was exactly how my first school dance was. I wish I would have known back then how important that time was to me and others.

[@robgee6783]

I could not say it better.

[@Anonymous23026]

Linda is one of the most beautiful women alive. Period.

[@phillipjohson]

Yeah it is truth

[@nictrew]

Nothing has ever been more true

[@phillipjohson]

@@nictrew yeah

[@AustinHitachiinCyrus]

This is my favorite scene ever from the whole episode! Sam is seriously my favorite character and the song, 'Come Sail Away' is amazing!

[@bonadrag2877]

MistaAustin Same Here!!!!!!!

[@fernandav5705]

same 😍

[@adamromero]

Me too I love it!

[@snufkinpapadosio9737]

i totally cry EVERY time i see this. most perfect scene in a TV show literally ever

[@slydEvil35]

Sam learned the greatest lesson in life asking Cindy to dance. Face your fears and go for it!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Linda Cardellini may have the prettiest smile in all of show business. Radiant!

[@ATMyles]

I’ll second that. It lights up the screen. She always has been a natural beauty.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@ATMyles People smile with their eyes to varying degrees. Linda is off the charts! :D

[@chaosincarnate1000]

Best scene in the whole entire show. The amount of feels from almost any other TV show can't match this one for me.

[@kunstizz]

This scene hooked me on to the whole series. Most memorable scene, for me atleast

[@jt20042]

One of my favorite scenes from the series. Lindsay was sweet.

[@lordhelmit1499]

lindsey was hot man i'd have loved a HS gf like her, she's hot

[@jt20042]

Hell yes she was, and Linda still is. :)

[@gleedameister]

Fucken oath she was I pretty much crushed on her through the whole series hahaha

[@hughjass311]

The editing and directing in this scene is so good. At 00:45 when Lindsey looks over the dance floor it perfectly communicates the existential dread/emptiness she's feeling. Then when she looks to Sam and the camera cuts to him, it switches to his perspective from then on; they transitioned from two entirely separate storylines seamlessly. Its subtle things like this that make all the difference

[@steve8t2]

This scene is perfect. 10/10!

[@hannapeter628]

Eyeballs are moist now - Freaks and geeks was great mixing the comedy and the poignant stuff. Love that Styx song now.

[@rogerdavis5142]

This show had more heart and soul than everything made since put together! My love for Lindsey is eternal!

[@GirlGolden4]

I love so many things about this scene-how the music progresses and fits so well with the storyline here, Kim being intrigued by Lindsey and seeing her for the first time not as competition and maybe jealous but also impressed by her confidence, Rosso being touched by Lindsey & Eli dancing, Nick being off to the side looking so badly like he wants to dance but prob trying to keep up his image of the cool “Freak” so he resists joining in, Sam facing his preconceived notions and fears about dancing, etc! This show is brilliant, insightful, and touching! 🙌🏽💯✨

[@zarafranke4151]

like one of my happiest scenes in freaks and geeks

[@roberthaniefliedstemacadem7507]

Just watched the series with my 12 year old daughter. She loved it almost as much as I do. A true gem of a show, rightfully considered one of the best shows in TV history.

[@theboogeyman5736]

the perfect song for this scene

[@quirkyfilms8921]

Anyone realize Jason Segel ia sitting in the background at the end of this scene, even tho hes suppoed to be "partying" at his house

[@thetrashman1581]

Nerdy News thats the reason I came to watch this video, jason segels character is my favorite

[@quirkyfilms8921]

the trash man same

[@steve8t2]

He looks high af too :)

[@tinman7464]

Not just high, but on mushrooms. Mentioned earlier in the episode by Seth Rogans character.

[@John-dw6ru]

4:28

[@LastHumansGarage]

that show hits me so deep. i been watching it for years. really brings me back to the geek i was..

[@DreamsofRevelry]

I've just seen that Nick sneaked in and came to Homecoming. I never noticed that. How I love that show and all the details of all the wonderful characters. FREAKS AND GEEKS Y U NO LAST LONGER ?

[@NextToToddliness]

I was thirteen, when this show came out. I can't say how much it got me through. Here's to all the Freaks & Geeks out there. Happiness doesn't come in a box.

[@Lumpy63]

Beautiful, beautiful scene, as a high school kid of the late 70's and as awkward as Sam, this one always gets to me and gives me the biggest smile...such a tremendous show...love it!

[@tae-yunlee7658]

instant chills from this beautiful scene

[@terriashby1285]

Every high school high school in the Midwest had Styx at every school dance.

[@markoaks7766]

As a high-school teacher and a member of the class of 1985, I can state with confidence that--more than any other TV show in history--"Freaks and Geeks" `nails what it meant to be a teenager in a particular time and a particular place.

[@catchermag1969]

This scene gets me EVERY time like a little bitch. I can't help it. Also, the genius of it is they let the entire song play prominently for the whole scene. Brilliant.

[@GabeTucci]

Millie's little jig at the beginning is the only reason I came here.

[@moatrboat]

Gabe Tucci In what universe is that called a 'jig'??

[@GabeTucci]

MY UNIVERSE. My universe.

[@nightmoose]

Millie is a scene-stealer.

[@ttomspooper]

this is the best scene of any episode, also the best ending to any show ive seen. anytime i hear this song now i do the eli dance, i acnt help it.

[@atrac88]

This show was incredible, and this particular scene is one of the best endings to a pilot or episode of a television series ever! It's brilliant on so many levels. It should be used in classes for scriptwriting.

[@cyberboy5red]

Linda Cardellini is the best actress! And has such a great smile

[@lavalamp625]

I hated this song until I saw it paired with this scene. It's beautifully done and as soon as Eli and Lindsay start dancing I get chills everywhere for some reason

[@jehutyinp]

literally the best show of what highschool was. a bunch of awkward lame things that you go thru with your friends trying to figure out what life is like

[@thedougclose]

One of the greatest songs ever written in one of the greatest scenes ever filmed in one of the greatest shows ever made .

[@arlodante1163]

Eli is the most underrated character ever! I wish he was in more scenes

[@thebailey67]

I have no words as this song plays and this show almost changed my life.....how beautiful and sad at the same time......

[@renewd]

Love when Kim Kelly puches that dink and how she really appreciates Lindsey's dancing with Eli.

[@leerogish7223]

She is starting to understand Lindsey has a big heart and isn’t some WASP trying to hang with the freaks to make a statement.

[@Deanobucko917]

I think this might just be the finest moment in television history

[@JML101582]

This show is the main reason why I love Linda Cardellini so much!

[@coolstuff3066]

This is the thing that she’s best known for.

[@electroide1]

What's so impressive about this scene to me, is that it is the final scene of the PILOT while it has the same emotional vibe as what we could expect from a final episode. It's able to immerge us in this very honest and awkward highschool situation in only 40 minutes so that we REALLY feel in phase with its extremely well written characters Thx again freaks and geeks, one of the best show I've ever watched

[@matthewlev1342]

I was always rooting for Sam, love that kid!

[@NelsonVlog66]

I programmed my VCR to record the series premiere then went out for my Saturday night of partying. Watched it the next morning. Got hooked on the show as a result of this scene. These characters were my generation.

[@ericzamora1624]

Makes me miss high school. Class Of 1967

[@heyjeremiahwhite.]

Eric Zamora nigga you still alive?

[@ryanp909]

Jeremiah White yoo 😂😭

[@juliacochrane9754]

@@heyjeremiahwhite. I fucking died

[@panta2000]

@@heyjeremiahwhite. yooo too far😭😭

[@katiefedele1813]

When Lindsey looks over at Sam my heart exploded :)

[@nictrew]

Me too! Such a sweet moment of a big sister seeing her kid brother happy.

[@christianalander9487]

I just watched the pilot episode again, and I still can't believe this show only lasted one season. It was one of the best things on TV in '99 and '00. 👍

[@bender316]

I'm with many of the other comments below...completely surprised to find myself in tears during an innocent school dance scene.

[@kyliepollert8341]

"Come Sail Away" is a weird song to dance to, because it starts out slow, then about halfway through, it speeds up to a fast-driving rocker (and I'm not a huge Styx fan)

[@danmacarro]

I love this, my favorite scene of the whole show

[@IwanttoliveinParis]

My goodness Linda Cardellini has a radiant smile. Thankfully I was a little taller than Sam but his experience is mine exactly. My freshman year was 80-81. Awkwardly dancing to late 70s rock. I think F.A.G. may have suffered the same fate as Once and Again. Too real, so real it hurt to watch it.

[@mdduckman]

One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite shows of all time. Thank you for posting! I have this on DVD and Blu Ray, but I still enjoy checking out these clips on KZbin when I can. It's just such a real scene!

[@BlueWhiteWiper]

perfect show, perfect cast and perfect song

[@koll]

I love Sam. I identify with him so much. Especially with being nervous about everything back then.

[@tiedyemanatee9291]

Lindsay crying and dancing, throwing her coat off… freedom. I love it

[@RCrowlzor]

it almost too perfectly captures the feeling of epic fail that that situation brings up, but then he rebounds like a Boss. love this show.

[@juanitadaleslusher5218]

This was so nice, I had to watch it twice.

[@CoLdpLay210]

God, I love Millie's dance hahaha and SAM THE MAN!

[@tinaloveseddie]

This scene was SO Awesome❣️ Love how Sam was like...I can't fast dance🤔 and then was like what the hell!!!👏👏

[@MaryWeingardt]

I completely felt like I was reliving the awkward,wonderful awesomeness of my 1st homecoming dance my freshman year of high school. Very similar to Sam's reaction. OMG this song turned fast, I don't know what to do-I feel like an idiot- then moved into joy- all wrapped up in one ball of growing. Talk about living in the moment!

[@WoWdude1022]

This show was excellent and unique, the characters were never predictable, very fun to watch

[@derekknowles5805]

Miss 2013 summer when I first watched this on Netflix wish there more episodes

[@classicrock985]

I think this might have been my fave seen from the whole series.... Love it.

[@mrise6741]

This scene gives me life

[@Kclickclick]

the first time i saw this i cried my eyes out and I have no idea why

[@nictrew]

Omg me too. Had no clue why I was crying but I was also smiling

[@laguns64]

Such an underrated show! Loved this scene!

[@supersaiyangoodmanii.2295]

Aawww

[@1966tinman]

This reminds me of the episode on "The Wonder Years" where Kevin and Winnie are looking for each other at a school dance. I can't help but laugh at crazy Millie swaying by herself to the music.LOL

[@jerryjohnson575]

she is confident to dance with that guy ..I could imagine the joy of her as a girl friend in high school................. she has magic

[@innocenceeversince]

This show had such a specific feeling to it i love it

[@kennyjones6369]

Just a simple and BEAUTIFUL show and man this show sums up growing uo in the 80`s PERFECTLY, I always tear up at this scene it`s just a PERFECT SCENE, Man i wish NBC wouldn`t have cancelled this. Thanks for the one year though, Brings back a flood of happy memories.

[@danielbriggs8020]

One of the great travesties in tv history that this masterpiece of a show only got one season

[@swervenights]

IM CRYING!

[@scottperry6604]

You're not crying! I'M crying! :D

[@antonlarter2123]

Join the club.

[@TheVeganHere]

This scene brings tears to my eyes. One of the best shows ever!!!!!!!!

[@baivabjena1438]

Back in the good times when people actually DANCED and it wasn't just sick people grinding each other.

[@alkarania]

That pained look Sam gets on his face for a moment when the music changes - like he wishes he was anywhere but there - is painful to watch. But what great acting from someone so young!

[@KentuckyFriedIdiot]

The 5 dislikes are obviously from people spazzing out trying to hit the like button.

[@antonlarter2123]

KentuckyFriedIdiot yeah seriously, who the flipping shit could dislike this???

[@saicharangarrepalli9590]

@@antonlarter2123 A friend of mine disliked this video. Do you know where he is now? He died.

[@makaihuddleston3164]

@@saicharangarrepalli9590 hahahaha that was a smart reference

[@DreamsofRevelry]

at 4:25 you can see him sitting by the stage, and watching the others having fun.

[@jen-kr3tv]

DreamsofRevelry yesss, i don’t know how people didn’t notice that. i mean watching it on tv or on your full screen it was pretty obvious unless the people watching were deeply focused on the people dancing.

[@773SleepyHollow]

What Freaks and Geeks did at least as well as any show I've ever seen is pay proper respect to all of its characters, big and small, including all of the ones who came across in very unflattering ways... it didn't strip characters of their humanity.

[@butterfly-oi1bj]

This scene always makes me cry.

[@nictrew]

Tears of pure joy. Truly one of the most beautiful scenes in any tv show

[@joshdietrich5080]

The scene that completely hooked me and made me a fan for life.

[@saturnistsonwattpad.2361]

Oml when Sam asked Cindy to dance I was about too cry

[@Barcalonelyhearts23]

the soundtrack for this show is absolutely perfect

[@laurentaylxrrr17]

And its now on Hulu :D finally

[@Sarah_Jean86]

This scene always reminds me of the homecoming dance scene in The Virgin Suicides (same song too!)

[@hellno4475]

Omg you’re right!

[@DrewSkii10]

Classic man I miss this

[@adamromero]

Lindsays a good dancer.

[@NSHM122]

Even though I'm a woman, I can identify with Sam in this scene in every way possible. Just like in this show, I grew up and went to high school in 1980 in suburban Detroit. I had the biggest crush on a boy named Eric. In 9th grade, we had a school dance where they set up this thing where names would be picked out of a hat (one for boys and one for girls) and each couple picked would slow dance together for one song. My best friend rigged it where I would end up dancing with my crush Eric. I was so nervous as we danced. I remember him feeling kind of sweaty. Who ever picked the song to slow dance to picked a bad one because we danced to The Chain by Fleetwood Mac. Just like in this scene, the song starts off slow and then suddenly gets fast. It was so awkward, trying to look cool transforming from slow dance to fast. Everyone eventually gave up and walked off, including me and my crush. I knew, watching this scene that the song Come Sail Away was about to get a faster tempo. Poor Sam. What happened with me and Eric? Not much. I crushed on him all through 9th grade, then by 10th grade my crush faded away and moved onto someone else. His timing was bad when he tried to kiss me at a party the beginning of 10th grade. Too late Eric.

[@janea909]

I graduated high school in ‘83. Come sail away was our 8th grade dance theme... this entire show really got High School in the 80’s

[@Vitorio582]

Like another comment said, for some reason THIS scene was the moment the show clicked for me. Before this, it had some fun scenes and some scenes that really hit home and reminded me of my middle and high school years. But this scene, I don't know what it is about it but it's what made me want to watch the rest of the show. Maybe it's the song, maybe it's how wholesome this is, I have no clue

[@Balloonfreak]

Linsey is so beautiful and she so nice to these kids who get bullied