Series synopsis
What I Like About You is an American comedy television series that premiered on The WB on September 20, 2002. It ended on March 24, 2006. It was created by Wil Calhoun, Dan Schneider. It stars Amanda Bynes, Simon Rex, Jennie Garth and Wesley Jonathan.
Valerie Tyler is a 28-year-old organization freak who loves her 16-year-old sister Holly. Even if Holly is rambunctious. Spontaneous. Impulsive. Disconcerting. And definitely disorganized. Then Holly moves in with Val, and the sisters discover they may make better siblings than roomies.
Premise
Valerie Tyler is a 28-year-old organization freak who loves her 16-year-old sister Holly. Even if Holly is rambunctious. Spontaneous. Impulsive. Disconcerting. And definitely disorganized. Then Holly moves in with Val, and the sisters discover they may make better siblings than roomies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amanda Bynes as Holly Tyler
- Simon Rex as Jeff Campbell
- Jennie Garth as Valerie Tyler
- Wesley Jonathan as Gary Thorpe
- Nick Zano as Vince
- Allison Munn as Tina Haven
- Leslie Grossman as Lauren
- Michael McMillian as Henry Gibson
Guest cast
- Jason Priestley as Charlie
- Eamonn Roche as Alan
- Megan Fox as Shannon
- Philipp Karner as Cal
- Carolyn Hennesy as Dr. Judith 'Judy' Haven
- Margaret Easley as Martha
- Ken Marino as Dr. Brad Turner
- Jessica Szohr as Liz
- Danneel Ackles as Kate
- JC Chasez as J.C. Chasez
- Peter Scolari as Dad
- Jessica Lundy as Marcy
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 86 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 20, 2002 | May 9, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 11, 2003 | May 7, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 24 | September 17, 2004 | May 20, 2005 |
| Season 4 | 18 | September 16, 2005 | March 24, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pilot When her father accepts a promotion overseas in Japan , high-spirited 16-year-old Holly has no plans to head to Japan with him. She decides she'd rather live in the New York City with her "straight-laced" sister, Valerie. In the opener, Holly's attempts to prove herself a perfect roommate backfire when she misinterprets a remark about Feng Shui and rearranges the apartment. To make matters worse, Holly jeopardizes Val's job with a marketing firm when she disrupts a promotional event featuring skateboarder Tony Hawk. |
September 20, 2002 |
| 2 |
Spa Day Holly and Val plan a day of at the spa, but Holly finds herself in a 'muddy' situation when she sneaks out of the spa without Val's knowledge in order to meet J.C. Chasez from *NSYNC. Holly must somehow get back inside after being denied re-entry by a security guard. Being Holly, you know she always finds a sneaky way to do things, so she climbs in through a window landing in a mud bath with a naked lady! Meanwhile, Jeff and Gary have an afternoon of male competition after Gary calls Jeff old. |
September 27, 2002 |
| 3 |
Roommates Val has trouble adjusting to Holly's care-free attitude, so she makes her follow a strict set of rules. Holly does her best to follow them, and realizes that she just can't do it. This leads Holly and Val ti the conclusion that Holly is nothing like Val, which is why it is hard for Holly to adjust to the rules that Val has carefully thought of and made up. So Val and Holly question why they ever became roommates. |
October 4, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Love You... Soon In the second season premiere, Holly tries to help Henry overcome his jealousy of Vince, an eccentric older guy who works at Harper and Diggs, but she makes matters worse when she accidentally tells Henry that she loves him. Meanwhile, back at the office, Val finds herself attracted to Peter, her handsome and charming new boss. |
September 11, 2003 |
| 2 |
Boys' Club Holly begins to feel the pressure of school, work and friends, so it is hard for her to be there when Henry needs her the most. Meanwhile, Val gets upset with her boss' business antics and the new boys' club atmosphere that the business has taken on so Val takes matters into her own hands and quits. |
September 18, 2003 |
| 3 |
When Holly Met Tina In order to help Val get her first client since starting her own public relations firm, Holly becomes friends with the client's troubled teenage daughter, Tina. Meanwhile, Lauren distract Peter when they find themselves in competition with their former boss for the new account. |
September 25, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Europe Was So Much More Fun (2) Holly returns home from Paris with Ben, a handsome British musician who has stolen Holly's heart.Vince and Henry Realizes they've losted Holly, Henry says goodbye to Holly one last time before leaving for Princeton. Meanwhile, Val, who has spent the summer with Rick, receives a surprise proposal after she reveals her own surprise. |
September 17, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Longest Night of the Year Holly moves out of the loft with Ben when Val tell her that Ben can not live in the loft with them. Holly and Ben then end up at Vince and Gary's apartment, Vince agrees to let them stay there, Meanwhile, Val is concerned her fear of commitment is affecting Holly and wonders if she did the right thing by breaking off her engagement with Rick |
September 24, 2004 |
| 3 |
The Not So Simple Life Holly works so hard to try to help Ben's music career, that she risks their relationship when she uses her money for school books to pay for Ben to perform at a club, where pop star Jesse McCartney is performing. Meanwhile, Rick asks Lauren to help him shop for the a ring for Val , Lauren chooses the perfect ring but she chooses for herself. |
October 1, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Want My Baby Back (3) After waking up to find a wedding ring on her finger, Val is surprised to learn that she has married her Old Boss, Vic, during a wild night in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Holly has hidden out in the back of Vince's car as he travels to Florida to tell him she loves him, but is heartbroken when she realizes she may have lost him forever. |
September 16, 2005 |
| 2 |
Surprise With Holly and Vince now an official couple, Holly is determined to make her relationship work even though they must spend a few months apart while Vince is in Florida. Meanwhile, Val and Lauren devise a plan to force Val's new husband Vic out of her apartment so they can end their "quickie" marriage. |
September 23, 2005 |
| 3 |
The Redo Holly and Vince have their first fight when Vince takes Gary to a basketball game instead of her. Holly feels that she and Vince should attend sporting events, plays and other events together, though she quickly realizes this idea may not be for the best. Vic still refuses to sign the annulment papers, but it seems that his persistence may be winning Val over. |
September 30, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 20, 2002 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2006 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |