History Heartwarming / FreaksandGeeks

* When the Weirs buy Sam an Atari at the end of "The Garage Door" because he's such a good kid, demonstrating that, no matter how weird they could be, they really loved and appreciated him. This moment is especially significant because Neal just discovered that his dad was cheating on his mother.

* In "Beers and Weirs", Millie shows up uninvited to Lindsay's party and promptly becomes the proverbial wet blanket. When she sits at the piano and starts singing "Jesus Is Just Alright" it's cringeworthy, humiliating and you get the sense she's about to severely be made fun of until guess who steps in and sings along with her.....Nick.

* In "The Diary" Bill prank calls Coach Fredricks house and gets caught, but explains that he did it cause he was angry about always being picked last. Instead of The Coach being angry at the prank calls or scoffing at him he lets Bill (and Gordon Crisp) be the team captains for a day.

** Finally note the look on Coach Fredericks face when Bill actually manages to catch a fly ball from one of the jocks during the game. Remember, this is the "bad guy" here. He has a big smile on his face.
* The Freaks showing up to Lindsay's math competition, and cheering inappropriately loudly from the back.

* Any affectionate Lindsay/Sam moment, like the scene in the Weir's kitchen while Sam talks to Cindy on the phone in "Boyfriends and Girlfriends." For all the difference in their real-life ages, Linda Cardellini and John Francis Daley sold the brother/sister dynamic really well.
* Sam inviting Gordon to see 'Airplane' at the movies with Bill, Neal and himself, despite his unfortunate odor, after finding out what a nice person Gordon was. And after that, Gordon becomes a deserved member of their friendship group.

-->'''Alan''': Never thought I'd say this, but Haverchuck is the ''king''.

* A small one for Mr Rosso: Usually his attempts at connecting with the kids are seen as dorky and/or trying too hard, but in "Carded and Discarded" he starts playing and singing Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen" in front of the five Freaks in his office. Ken, Lindsay and Kim seem mortified but at one point Daniel even sings along and Nick not only enthusiastically joins in but afterwards is thoroughly impressed by Mr Rosso.
-->'''Nick''': Guys, Mr Rosso is ''really'' good at the guitar. Some of those chords are hard.
** Of course its hilariously averted at the end of the episode, but even better, Nick's still rocking out to Mr Rosso.

* Sam inviting Gordon to see 'Airplane' at the movies with Bill and Neal, despite his odor condition, because Gordon gave Sam excellent relationship advice. After that, Gordon becomes a deserved member of their friendship group.

-->'''Kim:''' My life sucks! My parents hate me, I don't have any friends. You're, like, my only friend, Lindsay. ''(Cue stunned look from Lindsay)''

** Finally note the look on Coach Fredericks face when Bill actually manages to catch a fly ball from one of the jocks during the game. He has a big smile on his face.

** Finally note the look on Coach Fredericks face when Bill actually manages to catch a fly ball from one of the jocks during the game. He seems actually pretty impressed and happy about it.

** Earlier in the episode, Sam speculates with Lindsay whether their father Harold would be the type to cheat. Not only do they bond over immediately laughing off the very idea, it's made very clear throughout the scene (and the series in general) that he would never do so.

** Earlier in the episode, Sam speculates with Lindsay whether their father Harold would be the type to cheat. Not only do they immediately laugh off the very idea, it's made very clear throughout the series that he would never do so.

* Bill and Coach Fredericks bonding over an episode of Dallas. The look on Coach Fredericks' face when he realizes that Bill is trying to include him in something he cares about is oddly moving.

* Lindsey dancing with Eli at the end of the pilot.

** Of course its hilariously averted at the end of the episode, but Nick still doesn't care that its Mr Rosso.

** Of course its hilariously averted at the end of the episode, but the earlier sentiments still ring true.