Take A Stroll Down Reality Lane, And Look Back At the Most Influential Reality Shows Ever

16. Freaks and Geeks

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There aren’t many comedies or dramas that have ever done more with 18 episodes (only 12 broadcast in the initial run) than Freaks and Geeks. It’s one of the most influential cult shows in history. The characters are awkward — we’re talking about kids seriously challenged in their quest to simply fit in and get through a day in high school. Set in the 1980’s, Judd Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks remains one of the truest time capsules.