Show Analysis
Freaks and Geeks80.0
Humor Index
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Is Freaks and Geeks funny? Yes — Freaks and Geeks scores 80.0 out of 100 on the Humor Index, the #11 funniest of 21 sitcoms scored, based on an AI analysis of 1,434 jokes across 18 episodes. It averages 2.2 jokes per minute, with a craft score of 7.0 and an impact score of 6.9.
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Top 5 Episodes of Freaks and Geeks
The highest-scoring episodes by our Humor Index. Start here.
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Best Season
S1
1434 jokes analyzed
Episode Mean
80.5
unweighted avg · 18 episodes
Score Range
84.8→75.9
best to worst
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Episodes 90+
11
Episodes 80+
18
Episodes 70+
2.2
Consistency (σ)
lower = more consistent
Lowest Scoring Episodes
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Humor Index — every episode
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Season Averages
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Episode Heatmap
| Season | Episode | Title | Humor Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pilot | 77.9 |
| 1 | 2 | Beers and Weirs | 79.8 |
| 1 | 3 | Tricks and Treats | 81.6 |
| 1 | 4 | Kim Kelly Is My Friend | 78.0 |
| 1 | 5 | Tests and Breasts | 80.2 |
| 1 | 6 | I'm with the Band | 81.5 |
| 1 | 7 | Carded and Discarded | 80.6 |
| 1 | 8 | Girlfriends and Boyfriends | 82.6 |
| 1 | 9 | We've Got Spirit | 79.8 |
| 1 | 10 | The Diary | 83.6 |
| 1 | 11 | Looks and Books | 82.1 |
| 1 | 12 | The Garage Door | 82.0 |
| 1 | 13 | Chokin' and Tokin' | 81.4 |
| 1 | 14 | Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers | 84.8 |
| 1 | 15 | Noshing and Moshing | 77.4 |
| 1 | 16 | Smooching and Mooching | 81.4 |
| 1 | 17 | The Little Things | 78.5 |
| 1 | 18 | Discos and Dragons | 75.9 |
The Funniest Freaks and Geeks Episodes
Of the 18 Freaks and Geeks episodes we scored, these rate highest on the Humor Index — our blend of joke density, craft, and impact. Tap any episode for the full joke-by-joke breakdown.
Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
S1E14 · 65 jokes
The Diary
S1E10 · 83 jokes
Girlfriends and Boyfriends
S1E08 · 81 jokes
Looks and Books
S1E11 · 79 jokes
The Garage Door
S1E12 · 81 jokes
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Is Freaks and Geeks Worth Watching?
By the data: Freaks and Geeks earns a Humor Index of 80.0 out of 100, placing it #11 of 21 fully-scored shows here. Across 18 analyzed episodes it averages 2.2 jokes per minute, a craft score of 7.0, and an impact score of 6.9. Those numbers reflect one AI analyst’s judgment applied consistently — and the top shows cluster closely enough that small gaps aren’t meaningful rankings. Scroll up for the season-by-season trend and the characters carrying the comedy.
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