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: Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason."

: Nate’s single, middle-aged father who refuses to let Nate get a dog. The Evolution of the Franchise Big Nate, Small Screen: An Interview with Lincoln Peirce Big Nate

: Nate’s long-time crush, though his feelings are famously unrequited. : Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason

The series features a recurring cast of friends, rivals, and family members: and family members: