Fair rating?Freaks and Geeks· Season 1 · Episode 8
We've Got Spirit
Sam tries out to be the school mascot hoping to impress Cindy. Meanwhile, Daniel, Ken, and Kim suddenly become the basketball team's most rabid fans following a series of run-ins with jocks from the rival school, Lincoln High. Lindsay tries to figure out the best way to break up with Nick.
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#8In Season 1of 18 rated episodes
#8All-timeof 18 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.7
2000First airedJanuary 24, 2000
Guest stars
Thomas F. Wilsonas Coach Ben Fredricks
Natasha Melnickas Cindy Sanders
JoAnna Garcia Swisheras Vicki Appleby
Riley Smithas Todd Schellinger
Jarrett Lennonas Colin
Matt Czuchryas Teenage Guy #1
Samantha Sheltonas Heidi Henderson
Shia LaBeoufas Herbert
David Dotyas Councilman RitchieAmy Wheatonas Pretty Girl
Daniel Chacónas Teenage Guy #2
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Danny LeinerDirector
Mike WhiteWriterShows like Freaks and Geeks
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