Frank Kowchevski is a fictional character portrayed by Steve Bannos in the TV series Freaks and Geeks.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 12 episodes out of a total of 18 aired
Episodes12
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 1999In 1980, a group of high school students face various social struggles. Wealthy "brain" Lindsay wants to rebel. Her geeky freshman brother Sam and his two friends are targeted by a bully.Beers and Weirs
episode S1.E2 october 1999When Mr. and Mrs. Weir go out of town for the weekend, Lindsay hosts a keg party. Sam, Bill, and Neal are worried that the party-goers will get too rowdy, so they substitute a keg of non-alcoholic beer for the one the freaks have on ice.Kim Kelly Is My Friend
episode S1.E4 april 2000Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.Tests and Breasts
episode S1.E5 november 1999Daniel cons Lindsay into helping him pass an algebra test, while Sam and his pals try to figure out the basics of human sexuality.I'm with the Band
episode S1.E6 november 1999Lindsay encourages Nick to pursue a career in music. Nick continues to practice with his current band, but quickly decides he's better than them. Lindsay encourages Nick to audition for a bigger local band. When things don't go well in the audition, Lindsay is there to comfort Nick. Sam, Bill, and Neal struggle with having to shower in gym class.Girlfriends and Boyfriends
episode S1.E8 january 2000Lindsay and Nick get more serious, and her parents give unwanted advice. Sam joins the yearbook staff to get closer to Cindy, who thinks of him only as a friend.Looks and Books
episode S1.E11 february 2000Lindsay stops hanging out with her "freak" friends after a car accident, and decides to rejoin the mathletes. Sam adopts a new modern hair style and wardrobe in the hopes of impressing Cindy.Chokin' and Tokin'
episode S1.E13 march 2000When Bill talks about being allergic to peanuts in class, Alan tries to prove he's lying but Bill ends up in the hospital after an allergic reaction. Lindsay smokes weed for the first time.Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
episode S1.E14 october 2000Lindsay tries to convince Harold to let her join her friends at a Who concert. Kim and Lindsay accidentally run over Millie's dog. Kim starts hanging out with Millie. Lindsay wants to tell Millie the truth about her dog, but Kim does not. Meanwhile, Nick teaches himself to play guitar and writes a love ballad for Lindsay. Ms. Haverchuck stuns Bill with the news that she has been dating Coach Fredricks.Noshing and Moshing
episode S1.E15 october 2000Neal wrestles with the dilemma of whether to tell his mother about his father's affair. Lindsay is given detention after coming to the aid of a girl being attacked by a boy. Daniel deals with pressures at home and with Kim. He escapes from his problems through punk music.The Little Things
episode S1.E17 july 2000As McKinley High prepares for a visit from Vice President Bush, Ken and Sam must sort out conflicted feelings in their love lives.Discos and Dragons
episode S1.E18 july 2000Nick explores disco, Lindsay listens to the Grateful Dead, and Daniel tries something new. What's cool? Friendship.
- Pilot
- Beers and Weirs
- Kim Kelly Is My Friend
- Tests and Breasts
- I'm with the Band
- Girlfriends and Boyfriends
- Looks and Books
- Chokin' and Tokin'
- Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
- Noshing and Moshing
- The Little Things
- Discos and Dragons