Tricks and Treats (Freaks and Geeks episode)
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| “Tricks and Treats” | |
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| Freaks and Geeks episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Written by | Paul Feig |
| Directed by | Bryan Gordon |
| Production no. | 102 |
| Original airdate | October 30, 1999 |
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"Tricks and Treats" is the third episode of Freaks and Geeks. It was written by Paul Feig and directed by Bryan Gordon. It first aired on October 30, 1999.
[edit] Synopsis
Halloween soon approaches and, in a sudden and desperate attempt to stay a child, Sam convinces his friends to go trick-or-treating with him. The neighboorhood reacts awkwardly to the freshman trick-or-treaters and matters only become worse when Alan picks a fight with the gang. Lindsay enjoys her first tastes of vandalism with the Freak gang until she accidentally takes things too far.
[edit] Music
The following songs are featured in this episode.
| Song title | Artist | Album | Year |
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| "The Monster Mash" | sung by Becky Ann Baker Originally by Bobby "Boris" Pickett |
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| "Gonna Raise Hell" | Cheap Trick | Dream Police | 1979 |
| "Roller" | April Wine | First Glance | 1978 |
| "Free-For-All" | Ted Nugent | Free-For-All | 1977 |
[edit] Deleted scenes
The following scenes were edited out from the final cut of the episode, but can still be found on the series DVD.
- Lindsay checking her appearance in the mirror. (This was the original opening for the episode).
- An extended cut of Bill dressing up as Jaime Sommers, The Bionic Woman for Halloween.
- An extended cut of Neal trying to dress up as Charlie Chaplin.
- An extended cut of the hippie handing out candy to Sam, Neal, Bill and Harris.
