Almost immediately after "Freaks and Geeks" was canceled, producer Judd Apatow tried again with the Fox series "Undeclared." He even brought back much of the same cast, including Jason Segel and Seth Rogen, who were joined by Jay Baruchel, Amy Poehler, Charlie Hunnam, Kevin Hart, Carla Gallo, Monica Keena, and Timm Sharp. This time, Apatow moved the action from high school to college, perhaps thinking the slight change in scenery could make it resonate more with audiences.
The cast of characters included Steven (Baruchel), a geek whose luck with the ladies is nil, and Lizzie (Gallo), a psychology major who winds up dating him. British import Lloyd (Hunnam) was Steven's theater major roommate, and Rogen played loud-mouthed friend Ron, a business major. Together, they get into all sorts of trouble, and with Apatow behind the camera, you can rest assured it's always a cut above the typical sitcom fare.
Every bit as whip-smart as "Freaks and Geeks," its ensemble cast was just as good, too, with the likes of Jenna Fischer, Tom Welling, Adam Sandler, Felicia Day, and Will Ferrell also popping up. While Apatow's previous effort may be more famous today, "Undeclared" isn't to be overlooked, offering up a hysterical chronicle of college campus life that's sure to bring back memories both good and bad.
