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The following is a list of characters from the television series Freaks and Geeks. Weirs Lindsay Weir Lindsay Weir, played by the American actress Linda Cardellini, is the elder of the two Weir siblings and serves as the protagonist of the series Freaks and Geeks. In the show, she was a precocious teen who had a strong bond with her friend Millie Kentner. She pursued her scholastic career at McKinley High School with vigor and quickly established herself as a bright and thoughtful student, with exceptional academic achievements garnering recognition from her peers and teachers as well as being a standout member of the Mathletes. After the death of her grandmother, whom she considered the most upstanding and kindest person she had ever known, Lindsay begins to feel adrift, questioning the accepted norms of religion and social structures, which had previously given her a sense of purpose and security. She became an atheist after the last words her grandmother were that she saw "nothing” and that she was unhappy and afraid of dying. According to her brother, not long after this Lindsay started hanging out with the "burnouts" or "freaks," who are known for being rebellious and less academically focused, a far cry from the expectations of her family and old friends, including her friend Millie. She starts out being intimidated by the group, seen as a poser by Kim Kelly and pushed into more and more risk taking by the rest of the group. Lindsay grows to understand their motives and how to stand up for herself and set boundaries while staying friends. Despite the drastically different lifestyle from what she was used to, she strives to remain the same person: intelligent, thoughtful, and resilient. Although her good intentions do not always turn out for the best, especially when Lindsay is out of her depth and does not first listen to those she wants to help. Throughout the series, she continues to challenge the status quo and find her place in the world. Sam Weir Samuel Harold Weir, portrayed by the American actor and film producer, John Francis Daley, is Lindsay Weir's younger brother. He is shorter and less physically developed than many of his peers and is often shy and timid when socialising with anyone other than his two closest friends and his family. With only a few exceptions, Sam usually sticks to manners and expectations that are consistent with the conventional middle class American values held by his family. He finds solace in the common interests he has with his close friends Bill and Neal. They enjoy the comedy of Bill Murray and Steve Martin and TV shows like Saturday Night Live together and debate the merits of different science fiction universes. These interests combined with difficulty with social interaction has left Sam and his friends being labelled as "geeks." Even though Sam enjoys his friends and the acceptance they give him, Sam yearns to be seen as something more than a geek and to be respected by the popular kids. He struggles to get rid of his geeky persona while trying to impress his school crush, Cindy Sanders. Even when his efforts are successful, it is usually short-lived and at a cost to his personal integrity and long standing friendships. Sam and his friends are often bullied by other students like Alan White and his friends, Karen Scarfolli, and for a time Kim Kelly. Sam was selected as the son for "The Perfect TV Family" by Entertainment Weekly. Harold Weir Harold Weir—played by Joe Flaherty—is the head of the Weir household. While frequently stern and strict, he is a loving father who looks out for the best interests of his children. Even as he lectures his kids about bad role models and sometimes doles out unreasonable punishments, he has a good sense of humour and enjoys seeing his family happy. Harold owns and works at A1 Sporting Goods. Despite its doing steady business, he worries about the potential impact of the encroaching megastores. Harold's greatest concern is his children. He believes Lindsay is falling in with a bad crowd, and he has a strong distaste for her "burnout friends," although he later takes a shine to Nick by letting him stay at the Weirs' house when he has nowhere else to go, and encouraging him to practice drumming. Harold tells Lindsay that he is more helpful to Nick than to her because he expects more from her, and says that Nick's father is a "hard man" who reminds him of his own dad. It is implied that Harold's father physically abused him. It is clear that he is proud of Lindsay for her intelligence and maturity, and of Sam for his kindness and morals. In the episode "Girlfriends and Boyfriends", Harold reveals to Lindsay that he lost his virginity "to a prostitute" while he was serving in Korea. Though he does not reflect on the feelings of the sex worker he patronized, he expresses regret that his first time was not special, and states that it was "the worst five dollars I've ever spent." Jean Weir Jean Weir, portrayed by Becky Ann Baker, is a devoted mother and wife who often overlooks her own needs for the sake of the Weirs. She provides for her family, especially when it comes to making meals and ensuring her kids' well-being, as well as giving them guidance and advice whenever they need it, even though sometimes she is oblivious to the issues her children are facing. They gather around the dinner table every evening and engage in meaningful conversation, something Jean cherishes deeply. Despite rarely receiving the appreciation she deserves for her efforts, Jean is an incredibly kind and generous person who is always willing to lend a helping hand and show support for her family. Although she is also concerned about the new friends Lindsay has made, she is tolerant and compassionate toward them. In particular, she allows Kim Kelly to stay over for dinner when it is clear Kim is emotionally distraught from her relationship problems and difficult home life. Freaks Daniel Desario Daniel Desario, played by James Franco, is a cool and charismatic burnout. Daniel is usually known at McKinley High School for two things: being with his girlfriend Kim Kelly and/or skipping class. He is somewhat selfish and very manipulative but often pulls through to help his friends, and is the leader of the freaks. Daniel hides the fact that he is eighteen years old and has been held back two grades in school. Also, Daniel plays guitar. His rebellious and anarchistic view of society often lead him into trouble. Though he is socially confident and acts apathetic towards his schoolwork, Daniel is secretly insecure about the fact that he does not do well in school, and doesn't think he is smart enough to succeed. Daniel has an older brother who is a drug addict, and lives with his two parents. He is taking care of his (never seen) father, who is unwell. His mother is seen to be over-worked and stressed, she also is shown to have little confidence in his scholastic abilities, once saying she wouldn't much mind if he d.... Discover the Nick Daniel popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Nick Daniel books.