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ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 17, “The Little Things,” and season 1, episode 18, “Discos and Dragons.” Superfans: Brittany Newbies: Kristen and Ariana Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 17, "The Little Things": -George H.W. Bush is coming to town, but doesn't want to hear your bipartisan agenda -Lindsey is not as great as we thought -Mr. Rosso is still the best and his backstory proves he's the real deal -Cindy is the WORST -Sam still has some growing up to do -Ken's "personal discovery zone" as Brittany calls it -We all agree this story was handled very well (Kudos, F and G) -Ben Stiller is here! (And here is the full eight minutes of their scene together!) -Lindsey kind-of-sort-of gets back in our good graces -Favorite lines -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 18, "Discos and Dragons": -Nope, Lindsey is back out again -"I didn't even study." -UGH -If the freaks don't fit, try hippies! -Academics first, Dead concert second -Daniel pla

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 15, “Noshing and Moshing,” and season 1, episode 16, “Smooching and Mooching.” Superfans: Pamela and Karen Newbies: Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 15, "Noshing and Moshing": -Bill's dancing is amazing. -Dinner at the Schweibers is very different. -Neal has a brother? -DAVID KRUMHOLTZ. -Dan's punk hair was pretty amazing. -Is it a kid's place to tell their parent about the cheating? -Why didn't Barry want to tell his mother about his father's cheating? -Is Barry a player? -The dummy plot line is so cringe-worthy. -What do we think about Neal's mother knowing about her husband's cheating? -We really loved Dan's plot this episode. -We debate why he went through his punk phase. -Favorite lines -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 16, "Smooching and Mooching": -Nick made fun of reading. Not cool. -He is not good at manipulating. -Oh, Cindy. -What happened to her? -We have some thoughts. -We dig Mr.

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 13, “Chokin' and Tokin',” and season 1, episode 14, “Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers.” Superfans: Jack and Brittany Newbies: Kristen and Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 13, "Chokin' and Tokin'": -We talk about the important things, including pot smokers and our high schools (again). -Do we like Lindsey's pot-centric storyline in this episode, or did it feel off? -Why is Millie still friends with Lindsey? Are they even still friends? -What's the deal with Nick? Does he really still like Lindsey? -We take a deep-ish dive into Alan's motivations for almost killing Bill. -Brittany breaks down the Freaks and Geeks cancellation dramz and reads Judd Apatow's rant about it (and MAN, is that rant INTENSE). -Favorite lines (Spoiler alert: The majority of them have to do with Lindsey.) -Favorite scenes Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 14, "Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers": -We of course have to give props to Ariana because, whil

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 11, “Looks and Books,” and season 1, episode 12, “The Garage Door.” Superfans: Jack and Karen Newbies: Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 11, "Looks and Books": -Did we like Lindsay's transformation in this episode? -How do we feel about her regressing at the end? -Do we like her old clothes? -Did we miss the jacket? -What are the freaks' future plans? -We love that Lindsay stood up to the freaks in this episode. -Who should be faulted for the crash? -Let's talk about Cindy and Sam. -Shouldn't Sam have known better? -Secondhand embarrassment -Awesome cameos ensue! -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 12, "The Garage Door": -Daniel and Kim are the poster children for healthy relationships...yeah. -This episode basically broke our hearts. -Neal's dad is such a sleaze. -Sam is so observant in this episode. -Weir family dinners are the BEST. -Ken finally gets a storyline! -And he's super

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 9, “We've Got Spirit,” and season 1, episode 10, “The Diary.” Superfans: Pamela and Brittany Newbies: Ariana and Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 9, "We've Got Spirit": -As always, Ariana has the best synopses (profanity included). -We're totes jumping off the Nick ship. 100%. -Are "Stage 5 Clingers" actually usually men instead of women? We give scientific evidence (really though). -We talk about our personal experiences of school spirit and they're about as different as can be. -SHIA LEBEOUF. He has such a beautiful baby face. -Head cheerleader: Too controlling or awesome? -The newbies are over Cindy. Also, we don't understand how the popular guy asked her out? -Sam and Nick have more similarities than we realized. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines -We quickly discuss how Freaks and Geeks really isn't that quotable of a show. (But that's not a bad thing!) Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 10, "The Diary": -Is

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 7, “Carded and Discarded,” and season 1, episode 8, “Girlfriends and Boyfriends.” Superfans: Jack Newbies: Caitlin and Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 7, "Carded and Discarded": -Why do boys have to be gross about girls? -The boys are fighting over The Vampire Diaries' Vicki Donovan, so that's pretty cool. -Is Maureen the coolest new kid ever? Probably. -Is Jack the only one who genuinely thought that Harris and Bill are related? -Our love for Mr. Rosso knows no bounds. You rock that guitar, Mr. Rosso. -We're not the fake ID types and we're totally okay with that. -The ladies give Jack the low-down on SATs, ACTs, and why you can't just slack off during your senior year of high school. -Lindsey's skewed view of herself/identity crisis really comes into focus in this episode. -This is not Parks and Rec ReWatchable. (Or is it?) -PIT (or Pit?) is real and Kristen explains it all. -John Francis Daley has a great reactio

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 5, “Tests and Breasts,” and season 1, episode 6, “I'm With the Band.” Superfans: Brittany Newbies: Danielle and Kristen Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 5, "Tests and Breasts": -Even though she's not on the episode, Ariana is all over this episode with her sass. -James Franco as Harry Potter? He's totes the "chosen one." -How does our view of James Franco taint our view of Daniel as a character? Is he playing a version of James Franco at this point in his career? (BTW, yes, we're all Team James Franco, thank you very much.) -Did Lindsey make a good decision or did the entire situation make us want to shake her? -We tell our stories about the lies we got caught in. Even worse, they were lies that our parents had to get involved with. -Not that we've ever done it, but we know the right way to cheat and Lindsay's way isn't the right way. -James Franco isn't a total d-bag in this episode because he tries to help Sam, even if it

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 3, “Tricks and Treats,” and season 1, episode 4, “Kim Kelly Is My Friend.” Superfans: Pam and Karen Newbies: Kristen and Caitlin Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 3, "Tricks and Treats": -Alliteration! -Boys will be boys. -Some of us have some horror stories about riding the bus. -Fun Dip. Ah, nostalgia. -Favorite candies? -Did we have a "cool teacher" in high school? -What were the hardest books we read in high school? -How did we feel about Kim in this episode? -Nick Andopolis or Ann Perkins? -We love Millie. -And Mrs. Weir really loves Halloween. -She feels honestly so attacked right now. -How old is too old for trick or treating? -Lindsay's so bad at tricking. -It's totally a felony to mess with mailboxes. -Poor, poor Sam. -Would we have ratted our siblings out, or the other way around? -Why didn't Sam tell on his sister? -Lindsay can't fit in anywhere. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Freaks and Geeks season 1, epis

ReWatchable is taking a break this week from recapping Freaks and Geeks and celebrating our 100th episode with a Google Hangout celebration! The 100th episode celebration partygoers: Caitlin, Danielle, Brittany, Ariana, Kristen, Mitch, and Karen! Watch the live episode below: The ReWatchable 100th episode celebration! -Danielle fails at a countdown. And at starting the podcast. -Putting host names and voices to faces! (And Mitch is back!) -Ariana did some research and tells us which host was in the most amount of episodes! (It's kind of obvious, but still fun!) -The hosts talk about the most memorable recording moments. -Rewatchable introduced us to quite a few new things (and people)! -Karen joins the Hangout with her gorgeous model hair. -We love listener feedback, both good and bad. #BitterCluckingWitchHens -The hosts give each other fun auxiliary awards and Ariana's is obviously the best. -Caitlin does her world famous "Boulder" impersonation. -Karen's hair is so big because it's full of secre

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 1, “Pilot,” and season 1, episode 2, “Beers and Weirs.” Superfans: Brittany and Jack Newbies: Ariana and Danielle Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 1 "Pilot" -Ariana combines poetry and potheads to make our first sassy synopsis of the season. -We're never going to call the characters by their character names. Like, ever. -Our thoughts on Linda Cardellini/Lindsay Weir/The Brunette: Lovable or ehhh? -#TeamWeirdDecathlonGirl -Being nice doesn't equal being in love. -There's always some sort of detour into ATLA territory. -SO many fun cameos in this first episode, including an actor from Flash Forward, a show that nobody seems to remember. -Initial newbie thoughts on the show: Not in love, but definitely in "like." -Random thoughts because there's not much to discuss in the pilot episode. -Dodgeball aka "Let's all throw stuff at people!" -Jack hates Cindy and we don't understand at all. -Favorite scenes (Danielle mixes up Seth R

ReWatchable is back and starting a brand new show! Join us to learn a little bit about Freaks and Geeks and your hosts for this round. Discussion: -We get a throwback intro from Danielle! -Where can you contact us? -What's Freaks and Geeks all about? -We run down the different jobs of each host. -Then we introduce you to the superfans. -Pam is new to ReWatchable! -Brittany knows a lot of background about the show. -Our Australian, Jack, appears from the wild! -Karen has a confession to make. -Then we introduce you to the newbies. -Caitlin's been here since the beginning. -Danielle has returned! -It's been a while since we heard Kristen. -Danielle reads Ariana's spot on introductory message. Listener feedback -You didn't think we forgot about those incentives, did you? -Everyone is excited we're doing Korra in the future! -And plenty of people are excited for Freaks and Geeks, too. -Some listeners tell us if they're joining as newbies or superfans. -We mention the horror of the ATLA movie again. -Make

ReWatchable is back to finish off Avatar: The Last Airbender with one last hurrah. The Superfans: -Natalie leads the superfans in a discussion about their final thoughts on the show. -Has anything changed for them? -We even work in The Dress to the conversation. -And everyone has a lot of feelings. -Watch the shorts with us! -What's your sign? -Which element would you bend? -The superfans know facts out the butt. -Korra was stressful. -Will there be a new show? -But that movie, man. -Have you read Ariana's highlights article? -Has Michal been cheating on us? -Everyone is excited about Korra, though! Listener feedback -This is how wars start. -Lion turtles were mentioned before. Once. -Here's the amazing mug. -Dear ReWatchable listener, we're happy we could be there for you. -We also talk about the timeline. The Newbies -We really hated the movie. -AND THE PRONUNCIATION. -We kind of like Uncle Iroh. -But Sokka was terrible. -We find out how Katara and Sokka were cast. -There was some potential her

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 20, "Sozin's Comet, Part 3 - Into the Inferno," and season 3, episode 21, "Sozin's Comet, Part 4 - Avatar Aang." Superfans: Natalie. Newbies: Karen, Brittany, and Ariana. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 20, “Into the Inferno," and episode 21, "Avatar Aang": -How do we feel about Azula's decline into madness? -Did we think Ursa was really there with Azula? -Did Azula really think her mother loved her? -The agni kai music was beautiful and very different. -Why wasn't Katara contributing? -Is Katara technically the firelord? -Dodgy spoilers. -Katara's freezing move was amazing! -What's going to happen to Azula now? -We find out! -We have some Zutara theories... -Should Katara have used bloodbending? -Why did the firelord crisp the world? -Why didn't Toph burn up inside her metal suit? -Were we afraid someone was going to die? -Will Sokka ever get Space Sword back? -Suki is so awesome. -We loved seeing the n

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 18, "Sozin's Comet, Part 1 - The Phoenix King," and season 3, episode 19, "Sozin's Comet, Part 2 - The Old Masters." Superfans: Donya and Michal. Newbies: Brittany and Ariana. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 18, “The Phoenix King": -What is that lion-turtle thing? -Team Avatar is a bad influence -Wait, now the timeline DOESN'T matter?? -Communication. Do it. -So Azula is Fire Lord and the Phoenix King is hilarious. -English lessons -Ozai be crazy -Do women get redemption arcs? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 19, "The Old Masters”: -Bruno Mars-bending -June, baby. -Who are the White Lotus? Do they have a point? -Korra digression -Bumi is Brittany's Valentine -Children are ill-equipped to save the world -Gran-Gran marries her stalker -Zuko and Iroh reunite! #tearbending -Past Avatar therapy session! -Zutara vs. Azula! -Logic vs. emotion -Predictions for the

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 16, "The Southern Raiders," and season 3, episode 17, "The Ember Island Players." Superfans: Natalie and Mitch. Newbies: Brittany and Karen. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 16, “The Southern Raiders”: -There's a conspiracy against #Zutara. -We have hopes and dreams for the Tumblr. -How did Azula find the Gaang? -Was there a quote-unquote sex scene in this episode? -Does Ember Island actually exist? -Did Katara see her mother's body? -Who betrayed the Water Tribe? -Did Katara go a little crazy in this episode? -Should these eps have been switched? -Mitch will find a way. -Will Katara's actions be justified later on? -"Katara is such a Kurt Hummel." -Let's talk about babies! -Zuko gets shit done. -Will Katara ever bloodbend again? -Does the old man show regret? -How do we feel about the conclusion to this plotline? -Will Aang kill the Firelord? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbende

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 14, "The Boiling Rock Part 1," and season 3, episode 15, "The Boiling Rock Part 2." Superfans: Donya and Caitlin. Newbies: Ariana and Karen. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 14, “The Boiling Rock Part 1”: -Do we like Zuko and Sokka hanging out? -Let's go through all the reasons why going to the prison was a terrible idea. -Who else should they have brought with them? -DEAD SUKI IS NOT DEAD. -Superfans, fanning the flames. Rude. -Chit Sang. Unsung hero. -Did we like Sokka's plan? -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 15, "The Boiling Rock Part 2”: -That synopsis, tho. -Women of Avatar! -Bitches get stuff done. -We go head-to-head about Mai. -How did we feel about Azula being willing to let Zuko die? -Does Azula have any real friends? -Is Mai actually afraid of Azula? -We let Caitlin talk about Maiko. -Ty Lee goes against Azula! -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines.

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 12, "The Western Air Temple," and season 3, episode 13, "The Firebending Masters." Superfans: Natalie and Michal. Newbies: Ariana and Brittany. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 12, “The Western Air Temple”: -Rewatchable is at war -Wincing through flashbacks -What is Aang's next move? (And does he care?) -Should the gaang trust Zuko? -"Serial" reference! -Awkwardness with Toph and Zuko -The Combustion question(s) -How will Zuko work as a teacher? -A new ship surfaces -Zutara: Sexy, in an "I want to kill you" kind of way -Tokka talk -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 13, "The Firebending Masters”: -Field Trip #1 -How Zuko lost his firebending -What do we think of the Sun Warriors? -Aang needs a babysitter -Moments in the goo -All hail Aztec Princess Ariana! -Dragon talk (and dragons talk?) -Are Aang and Zuko really worthy? -Slytherin shoutout -Brittany is a che

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 10, "The Day of Black Sun Part 1: The Invasion," and season 3, episode 11, "The Day of Black Sun Part 2: The Eclipse." Superfans: Donya and Caitlin. Newbies: Karen and Brittany. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 10, “The Day of Black Sun Part 1: The Invasion,” and episode 11, "The Day of Black Sun Part 2: The Eclipse": -So much swears. -Who did we love seeing back this episode? -The Boulder, obviously. -What about Haru's facial hair? -"Every week that Bumi doesn't come back, I'm disappointed." -Okay, how did we feel about the Kataang kiss? -But Aang is so young! -Should've had a backup plan. -Sokka is a mothertrucking boss. -And Toph is a mothertrucking beast. -For a split second we thought Azula could earthbend. -If Azula is the mini-boss... -Does she have a bigger plan? -BUT WAIT IS SUKI ALIVE OR DEAD??? -Props to Azula, though. -The adults imprisoning themselves: Plot device? -Fun fact time! -Iroh bulke

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 8, "The Puppetmaster," and season 3, episode 9, "Nightmares and Daydreams." Superfans: Natalie and Mitchel. Newbies: Ariana and Brittany. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 8, “The Puppetmaster”: -Bloodbending is a thing! How do we feel about this? -Mitch challenges Nickelodeon's censors. -Let's come up with terrifying ways to torture people with bloodbending! -Will Katara use bloodbending again? Can it be used for good? -Speaking of death, would any of the characters kill? -Thoughts about Hama. -...and Yue. -More history lessons. -And science lessons. -Also, it's Golden Globes night. -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 9, "Nightmares and Daydreams”: -This episode is reference-central. -Is Aang ready for the invasion? -How do we feel about the gaang's "treatments" for Aang? -Getting fooled by "forever girl." -Ignoring the Star Wars prequels reference. -Zuko is a

ReWatchable is back to recap and discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 6, "The Avatar and the Firelord," and season 3, episode 7, "The Runaway." Superfans: Donya and Michal. Newbies: Ariana. Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 6, “The Avatar and the Firelord”: -How do we feel about Roku and Sozin's bromance? -Filling in some background information -Baby Roku is totes adorbs. -Do Sozin's tactics make sense? -Is everything's Roku's fault? -Touching on the comics -Iroh's new voice: The Dumbledore effect -What does this mean for Zuko and Azula? -Transcending lifetimes and crying forever -Favorite scenes -Favorite lines Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3, episode 7, “The Runaway”: -Team Katara or Team Toph? -Donya has Hawkeye problems -We have feelings about the cliff talk -Tokka is everything Shipping talk -Toph is blind, remember? -The unsurprising epic fail -Sweatbending is a dream come true -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines. Listener feedback -Katara is a resilient k