Freaks and Geeks - Carlos the Dwarf

From the episode Discos and Dragons, Daniel and the geeks playing Dungeons & Dragons.

[@Zeldarulah]

This is what makes me the saddest that this show ended. I'd loved to have seen Franco join up with the geeks more.

[@DuncanUdaho67]

In context of just the first season though, this was a great ending for his arc.

[@gr33n3ggs4]

Franco joins the the Geeks & Bill becomes more of a jock. Best teen show ever

[@Wayzor_]

I like to think that this was part of a build up to Daniel exploring his geek side and growing blah blah blah....

[@Thunda1986]

He wasn't a bully, and was actually good to everyone

[@sigma804]

all the actors in this movie all went on to get movie roles and all sorts of stuff lol.... thats how good the casting was.

[@mlc2005]

"And the best part is, you get to be somebody you can't be in real life." What an AMAZING line on so many levels. Beautiful.

[@razkable]

I think that's the line that spoke to him the most...

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

It's a nice sounding line, but in hindsight it's limiting. He doesn't have to be a blob, he can exercise.

[@jacobygreenwood]

@@Jeremy-jm3fe Well... Yes and no, Gordon didn't have to be THAT obesse, but remember his condition was genetic, he wasn't meant to be built like a soldier or athlete, he couldn't help it.

[@kaiyasko1729]

That quote is helping me out a lot with my first breakup. It really is beautiful.

[@PrincipeCharro]

Yeah and now people get to be something they aren't in real life, like black guy being a lesbian woman instead

[@kab4292]

This show was gone way too soon. Best Show ever to have been cancelled.

[@xHotshy]

***** Ratings, partially due to it getting timeslot fucked on it's network. Never really took off until after it aired, and now it has a cult following. I do agree though this episode left me wanting more, and it's sad it got cancelled when it did.

[@leslierodriguez3062]

I love this show and I actually dont mind Daniel being a geek. We need more episoides...

[@matthewpewpew1704]

3rd best after "Futurama" and "Batman Beyond"

[@jmdietr4172]

Matthew Pewpew Futurama ended after 10 seasons it needed to die

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

People wanted reality shows instead of good shows. That's the problem.

[@Trund27]

It's such a beautiful scene - the tough outsider kid who hooks up with the geeky kids. I dunno - it just seems spectacular to me.

[@Krauser9k]

Snodge Kat o

[@joshuapriester8645]

That uh, that's not what hook up means

[@andrewvincent7299]

Not only that but he finally feels like he fits in somewhere with people who accept him for who he is and don't see him as some sort of loser or failure. Great scene.

[@brandonbitsilli7244]

He just found his fitting. His friends. He would have most likely shot up the school if he didnt get invited to their game night

[@Thunda1986]

Kids on here are just misunderstood

[@rickysandoval6766]

Daniel thought of himself as a loser while the geeks thought of him as cool. While the nerds thought of themselves as losers while Daniel who was cool looked up to the for being smart and interesting. They each looked up to each other in some way.

[@smcha4]

brilliant!

[@classyyert3099]

The quote on Franco's tombstone "Fine I'll be a dwarf, but my name is Carlos."

[@cumpanions8105]

The quote on Franco's tombstone - "I sleep with my students"

[@docsavage8640]

@cumpanions8105 adult women with no responsibility for their choices?

[@AWRShorts]

While it is tragic that this show only last one season, I’m this was the conclusion to Daniels character. He is a guy isn’t expect to have the brightest future which is why he constantly gets into trouble. He’s seen as the cool guy who goes to party and gets girls yet he’s had the most fun playing dungeon and dragon with a group of nerds. He felt accepted for being himself.

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

It wasn't a scene about acceptance, Daniel isn't secretly a nerd or anything. It's more like there isn't any pressure to put up a tough guy facade in front of these kids, so he can actually relax and try something new. He's being less restrictive, which was the biggest issue that was holding him back in school. Being lazy and cutting classes because he thinks no one had faith in him. The "don't expect me to be good at it or anything" was especially sad, and all too common with teenagers.

[@AndreyEvermore]

@@Jeremy-jm3fe yes. this.

[@Kisha_can]

@@Jeremy-jm3fe' Don't expect me to be good at it or anything ' is something that follows a lot of people through adult life too, when they never seem to find that self esteem they so desperately need. Sadly.

[@Kamandi1971]

a fukin crime it got cancelled

[@dacypher22]

I agree. He had been floating around the whole series, lacking direction and seeming generally dissatisfied with life. But it seemed like in the last episode he found something that was going to boost his confidence and make him happy.

[@rkgk1517]

God, this show is beautiful. I love that the kids they are showing act and feel so much like the ones I knew in high school. Much more dimensional than sitcom teens on cable.

[@ayden_james]

rkgk1517 yes! dimensional! that is what i loved about the characters in this show. they feel real.

[@michellechee7890]

I was so surprised at how real their acting feels. Watched it twice and came bacm again for some more.

[@mmaclipsuknow]

My favourite part is that he didn't hesitate to play because he was embarrassed og them but because he thought he'd be bad.

[@b4k4chan]

As a D&D geek, I must say this was pretty damn sweet. I'm gonna watch this show now.

[@Trund27]

It's really worth it. The characters and writing are spectacular. Hope you enjoy it!!

[@nightmoose]

This is the only D&D in the series but it's a wonderful show.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

Lol

[@GreenRiver72]

@@nightmoose I think there is another scene between Daniel and Harris around the middle of the 18 episodes where Daniel asks Harris what he is reading (D+D book).

[@GreenRiver72]

Well Aewin what did you think? Hard not to admire Lindsay or Mr. Rosso.

[@grandchamp12345]

this show had at least 2 or 3 more seasons to it, at least until Sam and his friends finished highschool

[@themessenger2948]

"You guys wanna do this tomorrow night?" "Yeah." "Sure." "Yeah." *LAST ONLINE: 22 YEARS AGO*

[@user-tl5ep2ot7f]

LAST ONLINE: 23 YEARS AGO

[@PrashannaGauta]

this is the cutest most adorable show ever

[@rickc7487]

And Sam Weir grew up to write and direct Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). True story!

[@mugatu5000]

I love James Franco's facial expressions when he declares to the princess that the dragon has been slain. It's like for the first time, he's actually proud of himself for being good at something. Love this show. Too bad I only came about it a decade later!

[@4D4plus4is4D8]

Ironically, there is NO geekier person than James Franco.

[@nightmoose]

you are apparently unfamiliar with Stephen Lea Shephard who plays Harris lol

[@brockmccaw4259]

​@@nightmooseyou are apparently unfamiliar with my dick and balls

[@srockerrr]

"Oh I'm sorry, perhaps I should let you encounter kittens and grandmas, so it's not to upset you." Harris is the man

[@share_accidental]

are you still using this account

[@srockerrr]

@@share_accidentalindeed

[@Hevvvyyy]

Stranger things took this lol , steve who understood the kids.

[@aglayamajorem9546]

Dante Escalante I thought that show often reminded me of Freaks and Geeks. Both are good shows in their own ways.

[@shanesantana54]

Exactly

[@desmondlizewski9329]

It would be great to see Daniel being the mommy on the next season): but it was cancelled

[@melody.thecreator]

Dante Escalante that’s true, stranger things kids are geeks who play D and D

[@thouxanz]

Stfu 😑

[@Rios70]

just finished this series and man so pissed its only one season....the last episode was my fav

[@wades9327]

I knew a guy like Daniel in high school. He was a couple of grades ahead: best looking dude, popular with the girls, always about to drop out. But he was always nice to us younger geeky types, even when everyone of his group was around, would even chat about Star Wars and video games for a bit after school. Nicest older student I ever met. Sadly became a homeless drug dealer a few years after; my friend saw him and recognised him and he was apparently as nice then as he was in school. Think he died a few years back after getting his life back on track and getting a family which is sad though, guess his past caught up with him.

[@lalimf305]

Daniel: Are you a dwarf?? Neal: NO! Lmaoooooo

[@Cinemabuff97]

I love this scene. This scene is truly touching, and you'll never see a scenario played out like this in any other T.V. show.

[@amilueur]

Bro. Fred Savage in The Wonder Years?

[@ObsoleteGamercom]

To me this scene was the best part in the whole show. I always think about it when we show non-gamers games and then they become crackheads later for gaming.

[@Ericthefilo]

Reminds me of my teenage years 2001-2007 when the LAN party scene was at its height (I'm talking old school LANs where the purpose was to shut out the rest of the world to play games together, not the new age LANs where people are essentially sitting side by side to play on the internet together). I daresay it was our generation's D&D due to how socially ostracizing and strange it was to the average person. But eventually we showed them the joys of CS 1.6 using the school computers and created a bunch of new gamers lol

[@ayafujimiya19]

This is the episode that made me really want a second season. I was hoping Daniel would become a geek.

[@thouxanz]

U still alive

[@worm4485]

I don't think they are😮

[@Kchaann]

@@worm4485 give them a couple minutes, im sure they’ll respond

[@zechelliott0]

Alive still?

[@xtcyrafa]

@@thouxanz LMAO

[@ZorcTheDarkOnex]

I would have loved to see an episode where both groups of the Freaks and Geeks interact with each other like, they're stuck indoors due to a storm and they all bond over Dungeons and Dragons.

[@Joela393]

28dayslater559 That's too cliche tbh

[@paulinajose8585]

I'd like to see a Bill and Ken interaction for sure

[@GreenRiver72]

@@paulinajose8585 HAHAHA yes! Where Bill has the overly subtle but better comebacks.

[@GirlGolden4]

I love this scene so much-the unexpected bonding of different characters, the way the “Geeks” look up to Daniel even though he isn’t perfect and struggles w/self-esteem issues, the way Harris has no respect for Bill 😂, etc.

[@sigma804]

theres a scene in the season where it shows how hard Daniel's life is actually, his mom is forcing him to do things and he says i gotta go to school but she disregards it. Its a short scene but if you pay attention to that you can see how much he loves the escape from real life while playing D & D.

[@GreenRiver72]

Yeah his Dad needed pain killers and there's some Christian symbolism on the front yard of their tiny home. Subtle but good story. :(

[@Stephaniewashere]

​@@GreenRiver72 his dad needed pain killers!? Christian symbolism!? Holy shit. That explains everything

[@GreenRiver72]

Hey what's up. How do you mean?

[@richardcranium5801]

Makes him late for school Bc he has to get his dad’s meds, and Kim chews him out for being late because he had a book of her’s she needed. Daniel snaps and calls her a bitch. Lesson is that you never know what someone is going through.

[@Angelblade717]

3:24 holy hell James Franco has a beautiful smile.

[@gimmiedashasha]

I don't see it

[@ScribbleKith]

This is a better introduction to what DnD is like, than most videos actually made to introduce the game.

[@tiahmoore6873]

do you know what D&D board game this is?

[@mikec8407]

I just finished watching this yesterday...such an amazing show, now in my top 5 of all time. I'm depressed that I'm done with it already...

[@JamesWVanFleet]

Finally watched this show a few weeks back and fell in love with it. This scene really hit me hard, too, because the whole show, Dan's told what he can't be, and he suspects he can't be much of anything, and here, for a few hours a night, with these friends, he can be anybody. It's pretty light-hearted, but it's also an awesome ending for him.

[@PirateStory]

makes me feel warm inside

[@Onigirli]

Love Daniel telling Bill he's just joking because he sensed him being intimidated

[@Buugzy]

No matter how old Freaks & Geeks gets! It’s in my top 10, aged like fine wine

[@NigelsPad]

At least everyone got a satisfying conclusion. Just marathoned this show and was afraid everyone would be left half-developed.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

I like to think of the first and only season as a limited series.

[@theoriginalallison]

i love all of these scenes, but it's always get sad because i remember it's from the last episode.

[@cerenp.7441]

This is the most heartwarming scene i've ever seven..

[@billygarcia9885]

That’s like every scene in Freaks and Geeks. But I love this one too.

[@ifwhen8]

"Greetings, Princess. It is I- Carlos the dwarf." That's my favorite part. I love the way he says that. lol

[@GreenRiver72]

I know it's like he's saying it to all the shitty teachers who always treated him like crap. Like ha ha! got dat princess sucka!!

[@slydEvil35]

I always loved how bill realizes he doesn’t have to have his guard up like he normally does with his friends. The freaks would make fun of or laugh at anyone showing any vulnerability. The geeks on the other hand encourage Daniel to try something new and support him as he learns the game. Through that we got a see a glimpse of who Daniel really is: a sweet, goofy, and polite young man who hasn’t been given the appropriate structure/guidance.

[@Thee_Deputy]

I HATE that it ended just when Daniel finally found his place.

[@soufranco2709]

Just.... don't expect me to be good at ot or anything.

[@CoLeMaWeSoMe]

I adore the idea of one of the cool kids sitting down and learning how to play D&D with the outsiders, it’s the fantasy of a geek to discover that the things they enjoy can be loved by all if given the chance. We’re not terribly different after all.

[@BMG19FUNNYDIE]

Holy smokes what a great show. The right touch of humor and sweetness.

[@GreenRiver72]

My Mom and I had had a huge fight ... then over a strained dinner this (brand new) episode was playing. We laughed and maybe even cried. Great bonding with the parents - thanks Freaks + Geeks ... and Carlos.

[@michaelanatole9672]

If you are lucky and/or smart there comes a time when you learn that your world needs to expand. And that you'll be welcome in other groups. This was such an awesome show.

[@Dtoons]

This is straight up wholesome!

[@TheLongWind]

It is criminal this show ended as it was hitting its stride! I love this show!

[@kiptok]

3:15 sums up this show's sweetness

[@ebandcsproductions]

This is gonna happen in Stranger Things season 2 when Steve starts hanging out with Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Max.

[@jn3716]

I feel like stranger things had inspiration for this show

[@par32]

“Is he turning into a geek or are we turning into cool guys?” So real

[@shinyoshawott11]

aww his smile at the end when everyone cheered for him!! 🥺

[@sinjin9994]

I’ve seen so many James franco movies this is by far my favorite character he’s played

[@valkor73]

so stupid to end this show

[@jacobygreenwood]

In exchange we got that thing... What was called? Oh yeah! That 70's Show (yuck).

[@tombstonejones9581]

@@jacobygreenwood both shows are entertaining in their own right

[@themoreyouknowfools4974]

@@jacobygreenwood know this is a year comment but that 70s show was heat. Dawson's Creek on the other hand...

[@hypnocil10]

one of the best shows that i have ever seen shame on these people who cancelled it , while shows like the kartrashians is still going

[@smallviolin3842]

Crime against humanity that this show was cancelled. So many relatable characters.

[@smilingburrito]

Awesome! This is my favorite part of the whole series. Thanks for putting all these clips together.

[@zurgnut]

I wish they couldve kept this show going. But at least John (Sam) kept the D&D alive by giving us the live action D&D movie. Thank you sir!

[@wolfkniteX]

I gotta admit, never would've thought of using dominos to make a map. Pretty clever.

[@ZlovesAxx]

"I'm just joking." Geez, that smile. :O I loveee James.

[@lauras3612]

I actually find this episode to be one of my favorites because in high school D&D was considered to be the most geekiest thing something could play but the coolest guy here has decided to give it a try and enjoys himself. Also it seems like everyone loves this show. I loved it so much that i looked all over the internet for it to download and couldn't find it. I had to order it off ebay. Still waiting for it but will be worth it when i get it. Also found a cast photo all autographed (reproduction but who cares) Anyone who is interested you can find other freaks and geeks memorabilia on ebay.

[@docsavage8640]

Nice to see they used a real DM screen from the era!

[@bluraynation5188]

Just noticed that they’re all drinking Faygo… very Michigan, props to whoever was responsible for the set design

[@nwojonas]

Man I really wish that we got more scenes of Daniel hanging out with the geeks too bad the show ended.

[@margaretforsey7763]

The actor who plays Gordon (and the character) is so adorable!

[@paulgoldblatt9331]

I always thought Harris was one of the show's underrated characters. He's comfortable enough in his skin to invite Daniel to play DnD.

[@laufmin]

No wonder everyone involved with this show became successful including writers and crew. It's bittersweet. I love and hate that it ended but there's no denying the beauty of this show.

[@ChessRookiePanda]

the things i would do to find out there are 10 un-aired seasons of this show ):

[@FGSRFunLol]

I love how Daniel/Franco seems to be laughing inside as he gives his victory speech. Favorite subplot of the final episode!

[@tuffybaxton6162]

This was one of the best shows EVER!!!! I MISS IT SOOOO MUCH😢

[@kind2311]

My family and I watched this show together when it was brand new. We all loved it, particularly my dad who graduated in '78. One day, halfway through the series, my dad suddenly exclaims "wait... Sam is a BOY!?" He seriously thought JFD was a girl. I found that ridiculous at the time, but now, coming back 23 years later, I realize that yeah, JFD totally seems like a girl in this series. Reminds me of Millie Bobby Brown.

[@bradenharris8718]

I am absolutely DYING from this comment because I watched this series with my sister when she was a teenager and I was about 7 and I also thought Sam was a girl until rewatching it as an adult. I just thought I was stupid but maybe I’m not as stupid as I thought 😂😂😂 even that part when he says “dwarfs are really good at finding jewels!” I can see how I totally thought he was a girl. And it IS sometimes kinda hard to tell before kids go through puberty and when they wear clothes that could honestly go either way.

[@emorydaniel9084]

Credit to Harris in this scene. Harris understands that D&D is for anyone and everyone. Any person willing to play is welcome to join a campaign and he approaches Daniel with magnanimity. No judgment, just a person wanting to play a TTRPG. The result is Daniel had a fantastic time and now might be a part of a campaign beyond a one-shot.

[@krissys7481]

"Im just joking." My poor little heart.

[@Stevew731]

love that line! something shifts in daniel in that moment. he drops part of his persona and lets a kinder part of himself out.

[@elrenato82]

When I was 19 years old, I loved this programme, I always was high and supplied with cookies to install myself and to see "The New Wonder Years" for a bit. It's ridiculous they cancelled this.... It was a really good show!

[@Glock181]

Totally ahead of its time. If this came out now, we'd at least have 3 or 4 seasons...... :(

[@RThyrring]

This is really heartwarming. Shows how D&D is really capable of including others

[@WriterPlaysMTG]

I think that the perks of DnD shown here is that it really brings people together in the most fun ways

[@thwipkid]

such a satisfying moment in such a profoundly genius and real show.

[@eliskaprouzova2215]

Just watched Stranger things season 4 and scene in 1st episode when Hellfire club plays D&D reminded me this scene so much, so great.

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

The only thing missing is Steve playing with them.

[@Ty-kq3du]

That "You guys wanna do this tomorrow night" hits different when you know tomorrow night will never happen ):

[@PrmtvStudio]

Always cracks me the way he says "Ancient Babylonia" like if it was the epitome of the best DnD campaign ever possible.

[@thetramp123]

If he was allowed to have more days like this he might not have ever turned evil and tried to kill spiderman.

[@Joe_Parmesan]

Spider Man started it! Why didn't he just Willem Dafoe to a game of DnD? He seems like a reasonable fellow

[@TT-on5fb]

Honestly...i think that's what makes this show so amazing. Because of the 1 season. Think about it. The best shows are at best in the beginning seasons. This show is in my personal"Hall of Fame". Greatness

[@sableyez]

Literally the scene that got me into my favorite hobby

[@thesleepingbuddhist]

I can’t wait to see season two when I die and go to heaven.

[@thetrustybutterknifean80sa19]

Dazed and Confused, The Breakfast Club, Fast Times, The Goonies, Freaks and Geeks, and now The Trusty Butter Knife!

[@bjthwahg]

great ending for Daniel: He found his place where he's accepted no matter what and can has some fun, in the other hand the geeks finally found a way to be cool (more cool) and learn about girls and other stuff. I liked the conclusion of nick dancing disco music, but I would prefer the "best drummer in the world" backstory, I mean, just think about this: he joins in the army and meet musicians just like him: they wanna be professionals, grow and guess what, they need a drummer!. The finale with Ken saying "disco sucks" it's kind of cool but, what happened to his girlfriend? besides, he is the only character than we don't know much about his life and family like kim or daniel; and the lindsay and kim ending, it's good but looks a little forced. Well, maybe someone will read all this and think "who cares what you think?", Doesn't matter, I just finished the show 2 days ago and felt an empty sensation, like this HAS to continue, and I just wanted to write my thoughts. (btw, sorry if I have some grammar mistakes, I speak spanish actually)

[@sketch3744]

Yeah the end of the season was suppossed to be a cliffhanger for next season not a series finale but then the show got cancelled. I'm positive that Judd Apatow would have written a better ending than what we got.

[@lennyrose5852]

Nah the ending with Lindsay and Kim stealing away was perfect

[@GreenRiver72]

I like the Kim and Lindsay ending but perhaps don't love it. I think Lindsay finding the Grateful Dead is, however, tremendous as she finally found the outlet she had needed to cope with the loss of her Grandmother. (The song Box of Rain was written by Phil Lesh to his dying father). Another 10-12 episodes would have done the story good service.

[@maharalc8259]

Did any one else notice that Neal can wiggle his ears?

[@evilgary747]

Oooh....... Neil. [Community reference]

[@elvecinodeltio5960]

if I ever have a kid it would be nice if he acts like sam

[@helenatube]

omg, we have the same thought!! I would love a son like Sam

[@lorireece1970]

Sam was adorable!

[@lennyrose5852]

I’d really like a kid like Bill lol

[@thetideishighandsoami3928]

@@lennyrose5852 bill was the best, such an interesting and funny character

[@Vic-Valentine]

its a crime that we didnt get to see these personalities evolve and what the others reaction was

[@Kriskazam]

This didn't come out of nowhere. The insights received when Lindsay began hanging out with the freaks, and the different events that built upon it such as the punk show experience, led to this beautiful event

[@joepeach997]

I love reading the comments, so many over 10 years old, but it's likely that you will not return, but If you do I hope life was good or at least fair to you. Your love of this show means a lot to me so please drop a line and let us know how you been.

[@Rose-hh7mk]

I loved it when Daniel hung out with the geeks. I wish they could have ventured more on that in season 2

[@Guhsteh]

This show is special. It really sucks that it got cancelled..

[@balmung123]

but holy shit..... so much potential character growth in all the chars... the freak delving into the geeky side of life, the nerdy kinda traditional main char girl going a bit crazy, etc the greatest show ever

[@SporadicMovementz]

i never saw this while it was on the air (i don't see much of anything) but i'm buying this on DVD, all seasons. thanks for putting this up.

[@RedDragon45]

God James Franco was gorgeous!

[@leslierodriguez3062]

Yes he was c:

[@smellmeyanab]

RedDragon45 still is

[@josiahjrich]

+Useless2112 what kind of question is that? He's Daniel!

[@KillbotSw]

+Nortapurr gay!

[@aglayamajorem9546]

Nørtapurr My gay professor in linguistics has said "gay" has had several meanings. It's not always to do with the gender.

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

The DM in this scene, was one of the two directors of the new Dungeons and Dragons film. :D

[@midnitesmoothie]

I have a feeling that if this show continued that Daniel and Lindsey would actually become a couple and Daniel would completely change to become a geek.

[@razkable]

that's not right....I always saw his freakishness as his best asset...you can't expect someone to change...although him bonding with lindsays brother would be cool cute if they were together but as it stands, its ironic...

[@anaya8392]

actually you're sorta right because james franco himself said that him Daniel and Lindsey were actually supposed to end up together

[@razkable]

kim made more sense and I like that Daniel and lindsey may never be more than friends but he also develops a real bond with her bro...it just is ironic in a way...everyone expects him to be her bf but in the end he becomes closer with her bro as they dont work out...I dont know....its not cliché that way..@@anaya8392

[@polyhymnia701]

Alysa Spivak That would have been so sweet!

[@moonbabeee]

@@razkable I feel like Kim and Daniel were more toxic and they were both teenagers. I feel like if they wanted Daniels character to have growth, he would’ve been with Lindsay.

[@LunaLongbottom2448]

The last minute of this is probably the most heartwarming yet nerdy thing I've ever seen! -333

[@BBPalmer420]

@0:34 I just realized Sam is about 3 inches away from Daniel as he talks about the sword being 3 inches away.. brilliant