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Tests and Breasts: Directed by Ken Kwapis. With Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine. Daniel cons Lindsay into helping him pass an algebra test, while Sam and his pals try to figure out the basics of human sexuality.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Ken Kwapis
- 1999-11-06
Mar 17, 2021 · In the 5th episode of the 1998 series Freaks and Geeks, named Tests and Breasts, Lindsay Weir helps Daniel Desario to cheat on his Math test. Eventually, the Math teacher suspects that they have cheated and they are called into the teacher's office for interrogation.
Jun 26, 2013 · “Tests And Breasts” (season 1, episode 5; originally aired 11/6/1999) In which learning is serious business (Available on Netflix.) Sex is the great dividing line of adolescence.
Feb 8, 2012 · So much of the power of Freaks and Geeks comes from forcing the viewer to reflect on and reexamine their own choices, and of the first five episodes, “Tests and Breasts” certainly hit me the hardest.
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- Trivia
The episode begins with a somewhat uncomfortable Coach Fredricks teaching sex education to the Geeks' class. Samis embarrassed in front of the class when he's unable to answer the Coach's questions. Later, when he and the Geeks overhear but fail to comprehend a dirty joke being told by a jock, they realize to their dismay they need a little help wi...
Featured Music
1. "Takin' Care of Business" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2. "Superfly" by Curtis Mayfield 3. "Love's Theme" by Love Unlimited Orchestra 4. "Little Dreamer" by Van Halen
Happenings
1. Maturing Geeks: The Geeks collectively take one small step into adulthood when they start their sex education class and watch a porn film for the first time.
Characters
1. Daniel: Tries his best to pass the test to avoid repeating his algebra class. He demonstrates his powers of manipulation, and shows that he is not above using them on anyone. 1. Sam: Sam enters a new phase of his life as a young adult, and builds up enough confidence to interact with Cindy without turning into a blithering idiot. 1. Lindsay: She continues to descend deeper into her new lifestyle by cheating, and her parents and teachers begin to see this change more clearly.
Allusions and References
1. The Dukes of Hazzard: Neal mentions watching the previous night's 'The Dukes of Hazzard' episode. 1. Star Trek: Sam uses Star Trek notebook paper. 1. Alien: The geeks compare the female reproductive system to the creature in the 1979 sci-fi / horror classic 'Alien'. 1. Led Zeppelin: Daniel writes "Zeppelin rules" on his test paper, and Mr. Rosso amusingly attempts to explain to Lindsay's parents that it is a reference to the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Memorable Moments
1. The Geeks watch a porn film with increasing discomfort. 1. Daniel's tearful speech about the emotional trauma caused by being classified as a 'dumb kid' at the age of 11. 1. Daniel's secondtearful speech about the emotional trauma caused by being classified as a 'dumb kid' at the age of 11.
- November 6, 1999
- 104
- Ken Kwapis
- Bob Nickman
Oct 2, 1999 · S1 E5: Tests and Breasts. Sign up for Paramount+ to stream. TRY IT FREE. 44M NOV 06, 1999 TV-14. S1 E5: Lindsay's attempt to help Daniel pass a test gets her into trouble; Sam receives a little more sex education than he wanted.
Freaks and Geeks Season 1 Episode 4: Tests and Breasts Summary: Lindsay tries to tutor Daniel in algebra, but the situation seems hopeless. He steals a test from the teacher's office and asks Lindsay to help him fill in the answers.
