<P> Harold Weir--played by Joe Flaherty--is the head of the Weir household . Harold is usually stern and strict in his role as the dominant male in the family, but is also a loving father who is always trying to look out for the best interests of his children . Though Harold is frequently yelling at the dinner table about bad role models and dealing out sometimes unreasonable punishments, he has a good sense of humor and enjoys seeing his family happy . He works hard to support his family by running his A1 Sporting Goods store, though he is worried about the possible impact that megastores will have on his business . Harold's biggest concern with his children lately is that 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 after he gets kicked out of his house, by letting him stay at the Weirs' house and encourages 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 dad; it's also strongly implied that Harold's father physically abused him . It is shown often that he is very proud of Lindsay for her intelligence and maturity and 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 a soldier in Korea . Harold regrets that his first time was not special and comments that it was the "worst five dollars I've ever spent". </P> <P> Jean Weir--played by Becky Ann Baker--is the caring homemaker of the Weir family . Jean is frequently making wholesome meals for the Weirs and trying to give her children helpful advice about school while they have discussions at the dinner table, although at times she appears blissfully aloof to the realities that her children are experiencing . Though she wouldn't mind more appreciation now and again, Jean is always kind and generous to everyone and loves nothing more than her family . </P> <P> Daniel Desario--played by James Franco--is a cool and charismatic burnout . Daniel is usually known at McKinley High School for doing one of 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 an invalid, and his mother is an understandably stressed - out wreck who has no confidence in his scholastic abilities, once saying she wouldn't much mind if he dropped out of school altogether and began working a crummy minimum - wage job to bring cash home to the family . </P> <P> Nick Andopolis--played by Jason Segel--is a member of the gang of freaks . He is friendly, mild - mannered, and kind, offsetting the somewhat caustic sense of humor that some of his friends share . Nick frequently uses marijuana; he was once a basketball player (a part of his backstory that comes from real life, as Segel was a star on his high school team) but was kicked off his team for drug possession . These days, Nick's overwhelming passion is music - more specifically, his 29 - piece drum kit . Much to the objection of Nick's strict military father, Nick practices drumming frequently, usually neglecting schoolwork in the process and eventually leading his dad to simply sell off the entire drum set . Nick also has a tendency to smother his girlfriends with too much affection, which Lindsay Weir discovers firsthand after they begin dating . </P>

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