Series synopsis
Drake & Josh is an American comedy television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on January 11, 2004. It ended on September 16, 2007. It was created by Dan Schneider. It stars Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove and Jonathan Goldstein.
Fifteen-year-old Drake and Josh are schoolmates, but not close friends. Drake views Josh as weird and a bit of a goof. So, imagine Drake's shock when he finds out that this "goof" is about to become his new step-brother and roommate when his mother marries Josh's father. A spin off of The Amanda Show.
Premise
Fifteen-year-old Drake and Josh are schoolmates, but not close friends. Drake views Josh as weird and a bit of a goof. So, imagine Drake's shock when he finds out that this "goof" is about to become his new step-brother and roommate when his mother marries Josh's father. A spin off of The Amanda Show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Drake Bell as Drake Parker
- Josh Peck as Josh Nichols
- Miranda Cosgrove as Megan Parker
- Jonathan Goldstein as Walter Nichols
- Nancy Sullivan as Audrey Parker-Nichols
Guest cast
- Randee Heller as Grammy
- Richard Biggs as FBI Man
- AnnaSophia Robb as Liza
- Emma Roberts as Addie Singer
- Steven Hill
- Erin Chambers as Kathy
- Erik Estrada as Police Officer
- Chelsea Brummet as Kelly Hayfer
- Josh Server as Jeff Carlson
- Skyler Samuels as Ashley Blake
- Jerry Lacy as Mr. Hayfer
- Josie Loren as Maria
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 57 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 11, 2004 | February 22, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 14 | March 14, 2004 | November 28, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 17 | April 2, 2005 | April 8, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 20 | September 24, 2006 | September 16, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hug Me, Brother (Pilot) When Drake uses Josh's secret advice column to impress the hottest girl in school, a case of mistaken identity results in Josh coming face-to-face with a jealous boyfriend. |
January 11, 2004 |
| 2 |
Dune Buggy Drake and Josh receive an old dune buggy from a friend but are forbidden to use it. When Drake defies his parents and injures himself after crashing the buggy, he tries to hide his injuries, but gets no support from a grounded Josh. |
January 18, 2004 |
| 3 |
Believe Me, Brother Josh thinks Drake's flirtatious new girlfriend is interested in him too and sets up a sting operation to find out the truth. |
January 25, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bet Drake and Josh make a bet to swear off junk food (Drake) and Video Games (Josh). Megan makes both of them swear to dye their hair pink (whoever loses). When Drake and Josh's mom and dad discover them making a bet, they make a bet as well. When things get crazy, Drake and Josh can't hold onto their bet much longer and decide to break it. |
March 14, 2004 |
| 2 |
Guitar Drake is so excited when Megan wins a radio contest, and the prize is tickets to the Zero Gravity concert and a guitar signed by Devan Malone, the head guitarist of Zero Gravity. The best part is, Megan lets Drake have the prize! Drake is so obsessed with this guitar. When Josh accidentally sets the guitar on fire, he must come up with a way to replace it before Drake becomes insane forever. Meanwhile, Walter tries to spend quality time with Drake, but everytime Walter tries to go for it, Drake is doing something important. |
March 21, 2004 |
| 3 |
Movie Job Josh and Drake both get a job at the movie theater. Josh does a bunch of work, but Drake slacks off and gets all the credit. When Drake becomes Josh's boss, Josh is fed up, because he was doing all of Drake's work for him. |
March 28, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Drake and Josh Inn When Audrey and Walter go out of town for spring break they leave Drake, Josh, and Megan at home by themselves. When they are at the Premiere they overhear a couple saying that they don't have a place to stay. Drake and Josh take advantage of this opportunity and say that their vacant house is a hotel. Meanwhile, Megan is attempting to get Drake and Josh to treat her like a guest. |
April 2, 2005 |
| 2 |
Peruvian Puff Pepper Drake and Josh enter a salsa contest so they can win a 45 inch high depth Yatzubishi plasma screen TV. But they won't let Megan join their team, so she decides to play dirty. After she gets the boys in trouble twice and she makes her own salsa, she buys the ultimate target for Drake and Josh. The Peruvian Puff Pepper. |
April 9, 2005 |
| 3 |
We're Married? Josh's e-pal, Yooka, is coming from Yudonia to visit Josh. Drake doesn't care about her at first, but then he sees how hot she is. Josh overhears Yooka telling her parents she is homesick, so he arranges what he thinks is a friendship ceremony but is really a marriage ceremony. |
April 16, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Josh Runs Into Oprah Josh is jazzed at the prospect of meeting his TV idol when Drake gets tickets to “Oprah” for his birthday, but delight turns to dismay in the studio parking lot. |
September 24, 2006 |
| 2 |
Vicious Tiberius Mrs. Hayfer needs a house sitter for the weekend and it's the boys to the rescue, but all doesn't go according to plan when they meet Tiberius, a vicious dog with an appetite for… Drake and Josh?! Walter is exercising for the mile run against another weather man. |
October 1, 2006 |
| 3 |
The Wedding Drake and Josh are on their way to a family wedding in their car. Unexpectedly and in the middle of nowhere, the car breaks down. This wouldn't be much of a problem, if it weren't for the fact that they're the ones bringing the cake to the reception. |
October 15, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2004 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2007 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | at 19:00:00 |