Ep 3. Tricks and Treats

In Freaks and Geeks season 1 episode 3, titled "Tricks and Treats", the characters experience Halloween in their own unique ways. The episode takes place over the course of one day, starting with the school's annual Halloween assembly, where the students are greeted with pumpkin pie and Bobbi Brown (played by Jillian Armenante), their new gym teacher who had just been released from prison.

Lindsay (played by Linda Cardellini) is struggling to find her place in both the freaks and her old group of friends, the Mathletes. She decides to skip the assembly with her new friends and instead spend the day with her old group. After a less than fulfilling time hanging out with them, she tries to go back to the freaks but ends up lost in her neighborhood and becomes a Halloween prank victim several times.

Sam (played by John Francis Daley) and his geeks friends plan on trick-or-treating dressed as the Bionic Woman, Steve Austin, and the Six-Million-Dollar Man. Sam is excited to go out with a girl he likes, but his plans fall apart when he is forced to trick-or-treat with his mom instead. Meanwhile, Bill (played by Martin Starr) tries to make his Frankenstein costume as realistic as possible, with little success.

The episode also explores the home life of the Weir family. Mrs. Weir (played by Becky Ann Baker) is upset that her husband, Harold (played by Joe Flaherty), never participates in Halloween or any other family events. She is also concerned about her younger daughter's behavior, as she seems to be isolating herself from everyone else in the family.

Throughout the episode, the characters experience various Halloween traditions, such as pranks, trick-or-treating, and parties. The different ways in which they approach the holiday reflect their personalities and their desire to fit in or stand out. The episode also touches on themes of identity, family, and teenage awkwardness.

Overall, Freaks and Geeks season 1 episode 3 "Tricks and Treats" is a fun and relatable portrayal of Halloween through the eyes of teenagers. It captures the excitement, challenges, and disappointments that come with navigating the holiday, and portrays its characters with nuance and empathy.