Dipper and Mabel Pines

Mabel's Personality

Mabel is an energetic, fun, bouncy, hyperactive, enthusiastic and free-spirited girl. She is an optimist who skips through life with a braces-filled smile and an assortment of extremely colorful knit sweaters. It is Mabel's outgoing personality and fearless curiosity that comes in handy when Dipper needs help solving a mystery, even if she isn't always aware of her silliness.[31] She shows a more sophisticated attitude when it comes to art.[4] Despite all the weirdness in Gravity Falls, Mabel is always a "glass-half-full" kind of girl.[32] She is rarely angry or upset, and generally keeps a positive outlook. Despite her cheerful attitude, Mabel is shown to be quite sensitive, as she can occasionally get her feelings hurt, especially by her rival, Pacifica Northwest.[31] She is somewhat naive at times. She avoids lying[13] and is a terrible liar, often blurting out whatever it is about which she is trying to lie.[14] Mabel is aware of her charm and cherishes her cuteness and beauty.[5] She generally has a high opinion of herself, considering herself "irresistible" to boys ("Tourist Trapped"), claiming that she does everything perfectly ("The Time Traveler's Pig"), and fully believing she is of "pure, perfect heart" ("The Last Mabelcorn"). Mabel has also on occasion made mistakes that accidentally backfire in some way, such as shoving her brother in a closet with Wendy in "Into the Bunker" so that he could end his anxiety and admit his crush on Wendy. This unintentionally endangers them when they encounter a dangerous creature. This also caused Wendy's friend group to temporarily break up after she had made Robbie Valentino and Tambry date each other in "The Love God." However, like her brother, Mabel has the best of intentions and she will always try to choose the right options for the happiness of herself and others, she also proves to be clumsy, as in the episode "Soos and the Real Girl," when Mabel was playing and suddenly collides with the front door of the Mystery Shack and gets a brace stuck on the metal door. Mabel is a preteen dreamer with a world filled with preteen novels (mostly about vampires), and her fixation on finding her one true love[8] occasionally lands her in sticky situations. She sometimes has her moments of self-centered behavior, most notably when it comes to boys with whom she's infatuated with. In episodes like "Sock Opera" and "Boyz Crazy" she has been known to prioritize her own needs over that of others, though will in the end own up and accept her mistake. There are other occasions where she may prioritizes her own desires over that of her others such as in "The Time Traveler's Pig", where she makes Dipper sacrifice his chance with Wendy to let her win Waddles (though Dipper in that episode has been explained by Alex Hirsch as being in the wrong given his manipulation of time to achieve a goal that only pleases him)[33], or "Dipper and Mabel vs The Future" when she wants Dipper to come back to Piedmont with her, meaning he can't accept Ford's apprenticeship. In the book Gravity Falls: Lost Legends, it is revealed in the story "Don't Dimension It" that after being stranded in an in-between world full of alternate versions of herself, Mabel realized, due to being stuck with multiple versions of herself who all act in their own interest against her, how self-serving she sometimes acted (given the events of Lost Legends are considered canonish however, it is up to the individual fan to decide whether or not the events in this story really occurred or not).

Mabel's apperance

For a complete list of Mabel's sweaters, see the list of Mabel's sweaters. Mabel is a short girl who is exactly one millimeter taller than her twin brother.[11] She has long brown hair that reaches her hips and curls towards the bottom, a little tuft of hair on the back of her head, and brown eyes like Dipper's.[34] She has silver-colored braces and round blushing cheeks. Mabel's apparel varies for each episode, more so than any other character, with at least one new outfit usually consisting of a sweater, undershirt, skirt, headband, black ballerina flats, white anklet socks, and occasionally earrings, though she does deviate from this look occasionally. Her signature outfit is a short-sleeved pink undershirt underneath a slightly darker warm pink sweater with a shooting star, accompanied by a purple, teal and orange-striped tail falling toward the left, a matching warm pink headband, a loose purple pencil skirt, coupled with black ballerina flats and white socks. When playing mini-golf, Mabel wears a pink polo shirt with a purple skirt. For her nightwear, she has a purple long-sleeve shirt-nightgown with a floppy disk in the middle, matching purple headband and dark pink socks. Her swimsuit is a red two-piece, magenta-y swimsuit with a yellow star in the middle, as well as a matching red headband. In "The Time Traveler's Pig", she wears a fuchsia pink flower in her hair and fuchsia pink sneakers.

Mabel's basic info

Full name Mabel Pines Other names Hambone[3] Lady Mabelton[4] Shooting Star[5] Puppet Crazy Mabel Mr. Upsidedownington[6] Master Mabel[6] Mabelangelo Maple[7] Age 12 ("Tourist Trapped" to "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls") 13 (currently, born August 31, 1999)[6] Occupation Mystery Shack employee (formerly) Official U.S. congresswoman (formerly) Affiliations Mystery Shack Goal To have an epic summer romance[8] To become president of the United States of America[9] Home Staying at 618 Gopher Road, Gravity Falls, Oregon Resides in Piedmont, California[6] Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Pines (parents) Click "expand" for full list Dipper Pines (younger twin brother) Shermie Pines (grandfather) Filbrick Pines (great-grandfather) Caryn Pines (great-grandmother) Stan Pines (granduncle) Marilyn (ex-grandaunt-in-law) Ford Pines (granduncle) Pets Waddles Allies Dipper Pines (brother and best friend) Click "expand" for full list Stan Pines Ford Pines Soos Wendy Corduroy Gideon Gleeful Grenda Grendinator (best friend) Candy Chiu (best friend) Quentin Trembley Waddles Mermando Abuelita Tad Strange Pacifica Northwest (sometimes) Anti-Mabel (temporary) Enemies Gnomes Click "expand" for full list Wax figures† Sheriff Blubs (former) Deputy Durland (former) Gideon Gleeful (former arch-nemesis) The Duskertons (former) Pacifica Northwest (former) Robbie Valentino (former) Blendin Blandin (former) Summerween Trickster† Gremloblin Pterodactyl Bill Cipher The Undead Shape Shifter Lilliputtians The Love God (former) Celestabellebethabelle Darlene Anti-Mabel Mr. What's-His-Face Likes Sweaters Click "expand" for full list Romance[8] Sparkles Ponies Cute things Vampires[8] Boys[8] Being silly[10] Gummy Koalas[11] Halloween[12] The truth[13] Mermando[14] Hanging out with her friends Cats Sev'ral Timez[15] Stickers Sprinkles Color Matchmaking[16] Unicorns (formerly) Believe in Yourself Dislikes Family or friends in danger or trouble[8] Click "expand" for full list Being insulted Gideon Gleeful (formerly) Smile Dip[1] Heights[17] Being in charge of the Mystery Shack[18] Lies[13] Being Deceived Losing her cuteness The future Claymation[19] Country music[16] Powers and abilities Knitting[4] Click "expand" for full list Arts and crafts[4] Design[4] Lock picking[14] Miniature golf[20] Strange knack for identifying when Robbie is around[21] Weapons Grappling hook Attack glitter Kittens for fists (in the mindscape) Bedazzling fleece

Dipper's Personality

Dipper is intelligent, compassionate, self-conscious, and rational, and sometimes, overly judgmental, and can't wait to grow up. An adventurer at heart, Dipper can't sit still and is always looking for the next riddle or mystery to solve. His scrupulous attention to detail is useful when he is attempting to solve mysteries but sometimes his over-zealousness can leave others questioning his credibility. Dipper is shown to be extremely "genre-savvy". Knowing that in most movies, nobody has a camera when they see the monster, or that the camera malfunctions, he brings along 17 cameras with him to take a photo of the Gobblewonker. He is wise and intelligent beyond his years, and his refusal to sit still when there are puzzles to be solved often leaves him restless in everyday situations. In "Carpet Diem", he has a habit of clicking his pen repeatedly when in deep thought. He also seems to get very irritated when people think he's “cute” or “adorable”, as he wants to be taken seriously as a grown-up from people around him as at most times Dipper is more mature than others. He began glaring at his twin sister Mabel when she commented that he "Sneezed like a kitten" in the episode "Headhunters".[14] When Dipper and Mabel (and Soos at times) are on their adventures Dipper is the one to act as the leader mostly because he is shown to be very brave and smart. He is somewhat protective of his sister,[9] whenever she is in danger he is always there to help and will do anything to get her free. S1e16 cereal Dipper, in Mabel's body, pretending to be mad. He can sometimes be selfish and is not above using Gravity Falls' mysterious elements to his advantage. He can also be ruthless in the pursuit of his goals such as not apologizing for attacking Soos in "Not What He Seems" unlike Mabel who apologized prior to grappling him but ultimately he always does the right thing and has the right motivations. It is also well mentioned that Dipper is paranoid and has had trust issues since the beginning when the journal warned him to "Trust No One" and has been skeptical about people and/or situations. For example, in "The Last Mabelcorn", he fearfully backs away from Stanford Pines who he mistakes for being possessed while holding a memory gun pointed at his head, muttering the phrase "Trust no one" repeatedly to himself. With his experience in Gravity Falls as well as his knowledge in the mystery novels that he reads, Dipper thinks much like an actual detective, as seen in "Headhunters". Despite his brave and serious personality, living with Mabel Pines his whole life (who is famous for her silly and fun-loving attitude) has caused him to indulge in childish activities with her. Such as when both he and Mabel made puking noises whilst spraying silly string onto each other's faces in "Double Dipper". At the beginning of the episode "Headhunters", he and Mabel are seen watching Duck-tective. When a video was displayed in the future detailing the twins' current positions in "Blendin's Game", it showed Dipper and Mabel hitting each other with soft bats while laughing. Whilst playing miniature golf in "Carpet Diem", Mabel states that his shot is out of bounds, to which he responds by poking her with the golf club and shouting "YOU'RE out of bounds!", ending up with both twins poking each other. In the episode "Not What He Seems", Dipper and Mabel play with water balloons, enjoying classic summer fun. He also seems to not mind breaking the law in order to have some fun. For example, in "The Stanchurian Candidate", when Stanley Pines asks Dipper and Mabel if they want to vandalize the new mayor's house, they both follow their uncle while cheering for joy and Dipper even yells "Yay! Vandalism!". In "Not What He Seems" Stanley, Mabel, and Dipper are seen on the roof of the Mystery Shack bonding by exploding fireworks. When asked by the police if they have a permit, Stanley responds with "Do you have a permit for being lame?" to which they all laugh. In a "Fixin' it with Soos" episode, Soos tells Dipper and Wendy to hit the nitrous boosters that he installed onto the golf cart. Dipper asks "Aren't those illegal?" and Soos responds with "You bet your life they are baby!" All three of them then laugh with joy as the golf cart drastically speeds up.

Dipper's Apperance

Dipper wears a dark moderate blue and white hat with a dark moderate blue brim and a dark moderate blue pine tree on the front. He has somewhat messy brown hair and relatively pale skin, and his nose is a bit darker than the rest of his face. His eyes are brown,[35] like Mabel's, with noticeable bags underneath.[36] He wears a navy blue vest, (which has inner pockets on both sides) a reddish-orange t-shirt, gray shorts, white knee-high socks with a red stripe, black sneakers with white soles, and a sometimes visible gray digital wristwatch. He is sometimes seen with a green backpack. He has a birthmark on his forehead shaped like the constellation, the Big Dipper, hence his nickname "Dipper", which he hides under his bangs. He is exactly one millimeter shorter than his sister, Mabel Pines[28], however, he grows taller than her throughout the show. His only other clothes seen on the show are the hat he arrived in Gravity Falls with, his lamb costume in "The Inconveniencing", the peanut butter costume he wore in "Summerween", the wolf costume that Grunkle Stan made Dipper wear for an attraction at the Mystery Shack and, later, his tourist guide clothes in "Boss Mabel", the white shirt, red swimsuit and red and white hat he wore as a lifeguard uniform in "The Deep End", a V-neck and full-length black pants he wore for the Woodstick Festival in "The Love God", and a tuxedo in "Northwest Mansion Mystery". As of "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls", he receives and wears Wendy Corduroy's lumberjack hat. His nightwear or comfortable outfit for hanging around the Mystery Shack is the same as his regular outfit, but without his hat, vest or shoes.

Dipper's Baisic info

Full name Mason Pines[2] Other names Dipper (always)[3] Pine Tree (by Bill)[4] Bro-Bro (by Mabel) Broseph (by Mabel) Little Girl (by Manly Dan) Sir Dippingsauce[5] Dipstick[6] Dipper the Destructor[7] Dr. Funtimes[8] Rodrick[9] Dopper[10] Bipper (when Bill Cipher is in his body) Troll Boy (by Pacifica)[11] Captain Buzzkill[8] Diptholomew[11](by Stanley) Age 13 Occupation Student Mystery Shack employee Assistant lifeguard at the Gravity Falls Pool (formerly) Affiliations Mystery Shack Goal To discover the mysteries of Gravity Falls Home Piedmont, California[13][12] 618 Gopher Road, Gravity Falls, Oregon (summer vacation)[3] Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Pines (parents) Click "expand" for full list Allies Mabel Pines (sister and best friend) Click "expand" for full list Minions Himself clones (formerly) Rumble McSkirmish (formerly) Enemies Bill Cipher Click "expand" for full list Likes Solving mysteries[5] Dislikes Being underestimated Powers and abilities Mystery and puzzle solving Monster hunting Playing the sousaphone[18] Dancing Weapons Memory Gun (destroyed) Crystal Flashlight Gnome Battle Cuffs Pine Tree Journal Journal 3

Dipper's Relationship

Relationships Mabel Pines S1e4 dipper mabel hug Dipper's always got Mabel's back. Dipper considers Mabel his "Closest Ally and Best Friend".[37] Being siblings, they have been close throughout their entire lives. Despite getting on each other's nerves, contrasting personalities, and frequent sibling bickering, the two love each other regardless. They often engage in various recreational activities and enjoy having fun with each other, and they constantly investigate their summer home's mysterious secrets side by side. Dipper and Mabel give one another advice and are willing to sacrifice much for the others' sake, albeit not always initially, and have risked their lives more than once to help each other. However in "Not What He Seems", it's hinted that Dipper's relationship with Mabel may have been broken, due to her trusting Stan over him but in "A Tale of Two Stans", Dipper held no grudge towards her for trusting Stan but Mabel is left unsettled about their future relationship due to Stan and Ford's dysfunctional relationship. He does, however, hint in "Dungeons, Dungeons, and More Dungeons" that he may still be carrying some ill-feelings after Mabel and Grunkle Stan's numerous taunts at his interests, though they were never meant in bad faith. In "Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future", Mabel overhears Dipper accepting Ford's offer to become his apprentice and is so terrified and upset at the thought of her and Dipper not growing up together that she runs off crying into the forest. She does not wish to see summer end and have to leave Gravity Falls, leading to her inadvertently handing the portal's rift to Bill Cipher. However, in "Weirdmageddon 2: Escape From Reality", Dipper convinces Mabel to leave her perfect prison bubble by promising her that he won't take Ford's apprenticeship and will always be there for her, having realized they can get through anything together, leading the twins to reconcile. Stan Pines S1e6 laughing at Dipper Stan laughs at Dipper. Stan does not take his role as Dipper's summer caretaker very seriously, often irresponsibly allowing and/or forcing him and his sister to do dangerous and sometimes illegal things. Stan frequently enlists Dipper in his plans to make a quick buck, with the latter frequently paying the consequence of the former's actions. The two do not always see eye-to-eye, often about Stan's illegal activity or Dipper's "immature" behavior and qualities. Nonetheless, the two share mutual compassion for one another, and they enjoy each other's company. Dipper has also been shown to be willing to take potentially fatal risks for his uncle.[28] In "Dreamscaperers", it's revealed that the reason Stan is hard on Dipper is to toughen him up so that when the world fights, Dipper will fight back. However, as of the events of "Not What He Seems", Dipper has lost trust in Stan but in "A Tale of Two Stans" Dipper apologizes for distrusting him and Stan forgives him and understands his distrust. Dipper sometimes finds it irritable when Stan and other characters make fun of him for how he does things and what he likes, but Dipper does enjoy spending time with him. Soos Ramirez S1e18 High five! Dipper and Soos on the same wavelength. Dipper and Soos are generally good friends. They usually relate well, with them doing some "guy stuff" together,[26] and Soos often gives Dipper guidance.[3][15] Additionally, Soos frequently acts as Dipper's and Mabel's sidekick as they investigate Gravity Falls' mysteries, and may take charge on occasion. However, Soos' childish antics sometimes irritate Dipper, as they have a tendency to mess up whatever mission that Dipper is on. For example, in "Land Before Swine", Dipper was very annoyed when Soos destroyed the pictures of the pterodactyl he took, and Dipper didn't trust Soos on the mission of going to rescue Waddles. Wendy Corduroy S1e9 wendy and dipper Dipper and Wendy hanging out at the Mystery Fair. Wendy and Dipper are on friendly terms and like to hang out together for the fun of it, often breaking rules in the process. Dipper has a huge crush on Wendy,[8] though he does not necessarily believe they will be together because of their age gap.[30] Regardless, he attempts to impress her and frequently finds himself in sticky situations as a result. He will sometimes mutter certain things to himself under his breath, thinking that Wendy can not hear him (though she actually can and does). Since Wendy is three years older than he is, Dipper tries to come across as mature and capable of being around Wendy's other friends. Dipper resents Wendy's relationship with Robbie, due to his jealousy. After Dipper reveals his feelings to her, Wendy gently lets him down and gets him to admit he always knew a relationship couldn't really work between them, but tells him its important to her that they can still be friends, and he readily accepts that. Robbie Valentino S1e10 robbie challenges dipper Robbie taunting Dipper. Robbie and Dipper are arch-rivals, primarily driven by both wanting to win Wendy's affection. While Robbie views his relationship with his crush as a victory for himself, he fears Dipper will appeal to her. Robbie likes to make fun of Dipper, is very condescending in his remarks, and has even resorted to attempts at physical violence to prove his point. Dipper, on the other hand, is angered and annoyed by Robbie. Even though they are initially more vocal about their dislike of one another, they eventually agree not to brawl in front of Wendy, due to fear that they will both lose her if she sees them fight.[15] During the events of "The Love God", Robbie blames Dipper for Wendy dumping him and announces a hatred towards every member of the Pines family for "ruining his life". By the end of the episode though, it's unknown if Robbie and Dipper still hate each other since they have both given up on trying to win Wendy's affection. In "Weirdmageddon Part 3: Take Back The Falls", Robbie is seen playfully chanting "one of us" after Dipper and Mabel blow out the candles on their cake and his signature is seen alongside many other signatures on a note that was given to Dipper by Wendy as a parting gift so that Dipper can remember them all. This indicates Robbie and Dipper have reached a truce after recent events. Gideon Gleeful S1e20 Stop hitting yourself Gideon vs. Dipper Gideon views Dipper and his family as a nuisance, feeling that they prevent him from accomplishing his goals (i.e. winning Mabel's love[26] and taking over the Mystery Shack[28]). So, the evil boy often tries to rid himself of the Pines, while Dipper combats him, usually successfully with his sister's aid. The two have been known to underestimate each other at times, but still, see each other as great threats. Despite disliking Gideon, Dipper agrees that Gideon has an "admittedly beautiful singing voice".[37] In "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls", Dipper shows concern for Gideon after discovering his punishment by Bill for helping Dipper. After Bill is defeated, Gideon is shown at Mabel and Dipper's birthday party and thanking the twins for convincing him to turn over a new leaf. Gideon's signature is seen alongside many other signatures on a note that was given to Dipper by Wendy as a parting gift so that Dipper can remember them all. Dipper and Mabel's parents S1e1 parents taking away toys Dippers' parents prepare the twins for their summer away from home. Not much is known about Dipper's relationships with his parents, though he does at first seem upset by their decision to have him spend his summer in Gravity Falls and regrets the "Lamby Lamby Dance" Mrs. Pines used to have him perform. Candy Chiu and Grenda Grendinator Short10 grenda talking The trio try to help Mabel plan. Candy and Grenda are primarily Mabel's best friends, but Dipper seems well-acquainted with them, seeing them both as allies (though he admits this is partially because he wouldn't want to get on Grenda's bad side, considering how strong she is[37]). He is fairly welcoming of his sister's best friends and accepts their eccentricities, some of which may come in handy for situations handled as a group. However, he is bothered by the boisterous sleepovers they sometimes have with Mabel that force him out of the room for the night. In "The Love God" he is also seen as a wooden figure while Mabel is matchmaking next to Candy, implying that Mabel considers Dipper and Candy to be a possible future match. However in "Dungeons Dungeons and More Dungeons" Grenda is willing to let Dipper and Ford be killed by the Wizard so that she, Mabel and Stan can watch Duck-tective. In "Roadside Attraction", Candy harbors a crush on Dipper during their trip when he commented on her glasses and how shiny they were. This progresses throughout the episode until she loses interest when Dipper runs away from Darlene. In "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls", their signatures are seen alongside many other signatures on a note which was given to Dipper by Wendy as a parting gift so that he can remember them all. Pacifica Northwest S2e10 trying to understand Dipper tries to talk to Pacifica in a time of need. Due to her history of relentlessly teasing his sister Mabel, Dipper showed hostility toward Pacifica from the get-go. Despite Mabel and Pacifica overcoming their differences, Dipper remained reluctant to accept her, often reminding others that she's "the worst". He enjoyed any opportunity to get back at Pacifica for this, such as revealing to her that her ancestor wasn't the real founder of Gravity Falls as she had thought and convincing Mabel to beat her in mini-golf by cheating. It was only until the events of "Northwest Mansion Mystery" that the two really began to see eye to eye and were actually amiable after a series of bickering. Though initially, he assumed Pacifica confirmed herself to be the worst by lying to him about the mansion's haunting, Dipper later realized that Pacifica regretted lying to him, was ashamed of her family and herself and was sympathetic to her situation. He apologizes and reassures her that she doesn't have to be like her parents and that her ancestors do not dictate who she is as a person. Later, upon seeing Dipper turned to wood by the ghost, Pacifica overcomes the will of her parents, saving him and the other guests. After the incident, they are seen enjoying each other's company, having moved past their animosity and become friends. Their relationship is mentioned in the Conspiracy Corner segment, "Relation Shipping", where McGucket seems to imply that the two may have a romantic relationship or are romantically interested in each other. However, this is followed by a clip of Dipper and Mabel recoiling in disgust. In "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls", Pacifica is slightly less aggressive to Dipper in comparison to her interactions with Mabel but she is still aggressive to him during Weirdmageddon by threatening to sue him and other resistance members if she dies during the rescue. But after Bill is defeated, she is seen in Dipper and Mabel's birthday party, having brought presents for them and regarding that, she wrapped them herself. Afterward, her signature is seen alongside many other signatures on a note which was given to Dipper by Wendy as a parting gift so that he can remember them all. According to Gravity Falls: Journal 3, Dipper reveals that he thinks Pacifica looks nice in a dress and that she smells like champagne and flowers. He then remarks on "some vibe" that he just felt. However, this sentence is crossed out, similar to earlier sentences about Wendy. He also draws a picture of Pacifica in a similar style to a drawing he made of Wendy earlier in the Journal.[38] In Don't Color This Book! It's Cursed!, Mabel draws some "Future Matchmaking Projects", one of which is Dipper and Pacifica. Initially, Dipper is hesitant about the idea, but when Mabel clarifies that she means after they cured her "rich-kid ails", Dipper doesn't deny the possibility. In the Gravity Falls: Lost Legends story "Face It", Dipper becomes angry with Pacifica when Mr. What's-His-Face takes Mabel's face after Pacifica uses Journal 1 to summon him. Later, after they get captured while trying to save Mabel, Pacifica reveals that she's under a lot of pressure from her parents, believing that without her looks, she isn't sure who she is. Dipper reassures her that she is more than just a pretty face and that she shouldn't care about what her family thinks, after which she hugs him. Shmebulock comments on this, saying that Dipper "learned that the best place for romance is in a burlap sack". He also "intercepted" a text exchange where she tells Dipper that she was just wiping monster drool off on him, which could mean that the two are texting each other, however she realizes that he does not have a phone and she is texting Mabel who teases her about the hug, to Pacifica's annoyance. After she gives up a chance for Mr. What's-His-Face to improve her looks, instead choosing to save Dipper and Mabel, they all escape and Pacifica thanks them for helping her realize that she shouldn't worry about her looks.[11] Ford Pines S2e13 nerds unite Ford and Dipper both playing Dungeons, Dungeons, and more Dungeons. Even before learning of his identity, Dipper held the author of the journals in high regard, hoping to one day meet him. When he finally learned the truth, Dipper tried to question Ford on his work but was stopped by Stan. In "Dungeons, Dungeons, and More Dungeons", Dipper asked Ford if he could help with his work, but following a private agreement with Stan, Ford turned him down claiming that it was too dangerous. Later in the episode Dipper and Ford bond over their favorite board game, Dungeons, Dungeons, and More Dungeons. After they defeated Probabilitor the Annoying together, Ford decided to trust Dipper with the knowledge of a dimensional rift he sealed away, swearing Dipper to secrecy. Dipper has shown a liking for Ford since he does not make fun of him like Mabel and Stan tend to do. In "The Last Mabelcorn", Ford and Dipper try to work together to prevent Bill from getting inside their minds, but Dipper is curious about their history that Ford refused to share until Dipper used his machine to read his mind and learn about their past. After some misunderstanding, Ford decides to be honest with Dipper about Bill tricking his and Bill's dark plans. Ford promises to Dipper that he will be honest with him from then on. They seem to be very trusting towards each other and even see each other not only as a family but also as friends. Ford even asked Dipper to stay in Gravity Falls and become his apprentice, showing how far his faith in his great-nephew went. As revealed in Journal 3, Dipper also entrusts Ford with his real name, showing that he trusts Ford enough to keep it a secret.