Background character or service worker in everyday settings.
Tom's former colleague at the River Rescue Squad whom Tom initially abandons when called to respond to a body dump scene.
The Soldier with Mortar is associated with the mortar crew during the recruits' training. Capt. Stillman orders the crew to fire without first setting the target coordinates, and the resulting mishap injures Sgt. Hulka. The summary gives no further individual action or relationship for this soldier.
Local gas station owner who rescues Hope and the tourists after the initial truck attacks. He survives because the trucks spare him to utilize his fuel supplies. He actively participates in the escape plan by distracting the vehicles and refueling them at Hope's request. He flees through the forest with Hope and Logan, survives the finale, and helps the group escape in a helicopter, ultimately realizing the machines are operating autonomously.
Mark is Annie's brother and initially the only adult besides Ray and Annie unable to see the returning players. Concerned that Ray is going bankrupt, he urges the couple to sell the farm, but later sees the players and changes his mind after Karin's rescue.
Hank's LAPD partner who is killed during an initial warehouse heist investigation. His murder serves as the primary motivation for Hank's continued investigation and eventual partnership with Earl.
Violin-playing, highly intelligent nerd with exceptional academic skills.
Woods is the Secret Service agent replaced after mistreating Luke in front of the media. Later, he uses an online identity to lure Luke away and abduct him, first planning to return him as a way to regain his position, then deciding to kill him. He is defeated and arrested after attacking Luke and Sam.
Susan's widower father in the 1998 timeline. When Susan disappears, he searches frantically for her with help from their neighbor Edward Ormondroyd and Detective Gagin. His search makes him an important part of the present-day consequences of Susan's journey through time.
Star first baseman and Billy's friend. Develops a romantic interest in Billy's mother, Jenny. After Billy benches him out of jealousy and a batting slump, the team loses momentum. In the decisive playoff game, Lou steps up to bat to ask for Jenny's hand in marriage, but his fly ball is caught by Ken Griffey Jr. to end the game.
Paul Jarrett is Lindsey Jarrett's husband and Tessa Jarrett's father. He is doubtful about leaving the city, struggles with poor book sales, and supports Claire Lederer while also representing her. When Lindsey reports danger at home, Paul cancels his court appointment, arranges transportation, and attempts to return to his family.
Shy genius and inventor who creates high-tech gadgets to help the nerds outsmart their opponents.
Timothy Busfield has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Revenge of the Nerds with 2 titles. Signature works include Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Trucks, Sneakers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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