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Freaks and Geeks S1E9 — The Diary

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Freaks and Geeks•Season 1•Episode 9

The Diary

8.3/10 · 2,108 votesJan 31, 200044 min

Ranked #17 of 18 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Lindsay's parents forbid her from hanging out with Kim, as they see her as a bad influence. Bill grows tired of being picked last for teams for baseball in P.E. class, and not being allowed to really participate.

Directed byKen Olin

Written byJudd Apatow, Rebecca Rand Kirshner

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Season 1 Episodes18

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Pilot

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Beers and Weirs

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Tricks and Treats

Tests and Breasts still

Tests and Breasts

I'm with the Band still

I'm with the Band

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Carded and Discarded

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Girlfriends and Boyfriends

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Smooching and Mooching

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Discos and Dragons

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Kim Kelly Is My Friend

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Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers

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Cast9

John Francis Daley

John Francis Daley

Sam Weir

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Lindsay Weir

James Franco

James Franco

Daniel Desario

Samm Levine

Samm Levine

Neal Schweiber

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Bill Haverchuck

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Nick Andopolis

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Ken Miller

Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty

Harold Weir

Becky Ann Baker

Becky Ann Baker

Jean Weir

Crew12

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

Writer

R

Rebecca Rand Kirshner

Writer

Ken Olin

Ken Olin

Director

John Francis Daley

John Francis Daley

Songs

J. Elvis Weinstein

J. Elvis Weinstein

Producer

Paul Feig

Paul Feig

Co-Executive Producer

Russ T. Alsobrook

Russ T. Alsobrook

Director of Photography

J

Jefferson Sage

Production Design

C

Chuck McSorley

Property Master

S

Sarah Burdick Stone

Set Decoration

V

Victor Hsu

Producer

Jeff Judah

Jeff Judah

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Diary" is episode 9 of Freaks and Geeks season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,108 votes, ranking #17 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Ken Olin and written by Judd Apatow, Rebecca Rand Kirshner, it aired on January 31, 2000.

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