Big Nate -

: Excessively self-confident and sarcastic, Nate often clashes with authority figures, particularly his social studies teacher, Mrs. Godfrey .

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

: Nate’s long-time crush, though his feelings are famously unrequited. : Excessively self-confident and sarcastic

: A jokester friend who often delivers punchlines. Nate often clashes with authority figures

: 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

Nate is an 11-and-a-half-year-old "C-grade student" who believes he is destined for greatness, despite holding the school record for the most detentions.