Series synopsis
Jessie is an American comedy kids drama family television series that premiered on Disney Channel on September 30, 2011. It ended on October 16, 2015. It was created by Pamela Eells. It stars Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce and Karan Brar.
An idealistic teen from rural Texas embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she decides to leave behind starry nights for big city lights. Thrilled to be on her own and determined not to be intimidated by New York City, she accepts a job as nanny for a high-profile couple with four kids. Helping to keep her moral compass in check are Bertram, the family's butler, and Tony, the building's 20-year-old doorman.
Premise
An idealistic teen from rural Texas embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she decides to leave behind starry nights for big city lights. Thrilled to be on her own and determined not to be intimidated by New York City, she accepts a job as nanny for a high-profile couple with four kids. Helping to keep her moral compass in check are Bertram, the family's butler, and Tony, the building's 20-year-old doorman.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Debby Ryan as Jessie Prescott
- Peyton List as Emma Ross
- Cameron Boyce as Luke Ross
- Karan Brar as Ravi Ross
- Skai Jackson as Zuri Ross
- Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram Winkle
- Chris Galya as Tony Chiccolini
- Phill Lewis as Marion Moseby
Guest cast
- Amy Farrington as Mrs Devlin
- Stephanie Beatriz as Salma Espinoza
- Tom Parker as River Stevens
- Haley Tju as Eileen Miller
- Ross Lynch as Austin Moon
- Devan Leos as Trevor
- Nathaniel J. Potvin as Shane
- Sierra McCormick as Connie Thompson
- Genevieve Hannelius as Mackenzie
- Lombardo Boyar as Boomer
- Austin North as Logan Watson
- Spencer Boldman as Ted Hoover
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 98 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 30, 2011 | September 7, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 26 | October 5, 2012 | September 13, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 26 | October 5, 2013 | November 28, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 20 | January 9, 2015 | October 16, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New York, New Nanny Jessie accepts a job as a nanny and moves in with the Ross family, high-flying couple Christina, a former supermodel turned business mogul, and Morgan, a famous movie director, their four kids Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri and their beloved 7-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard. Nanny responsibilities are more difficult than Jessie anticipated as she coaches Emma, who is on the brink of a science fair meltdown. |
September 30, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Talented Mr. Kipling Despite being weary of Ravi's seven-foot Asian Water Monitor Lizard, Mr. Kipling, Jessie comes to the lizard's rescue after the head of the condo board attempts to ban Mr. Kipling from the building. Meanwhile, Zuri brings home an another imaginary friend, and Luke and Emma compete against each other in a school photography class. |
October 7, 2011 |
| 3 |
Used Karma After Jessie accepts an invitation for lunch with Tony, the building's doorman, Emma offers Jessie unsolicited dating advice she has learned from her stash of teen magazines. Meanwhile, Ravi becomes the target of Luke's practical jokes. |
October 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Whining The Ross kids become concerned that history is repeating itself after a scary old doorman tells them a building legend about a nanny who did “something terrible” to the kids in her care on Halloween. Meanwhile, Jessie and Tony work together to crash an exclusive Halloween party so Jessie can give her short story to a famous magazine editor. |
October 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
Green-Eyed Monsters Jessie joins a comedy improv class and Tony goes to embarrassing lengths to prove his love for Jessie. Meanwhile, Ravi recruits Zuri to help him babysit Mrs. Kipling's baby lizards. |
October 26, 2012 |
| 3 |
Make New Friends But Hide the Old It's the first day of the new school year. Luke brings Kenny the Koala to school, but it falls out of his backpack. Ravi tries to cover for Luke and says that it's his, causing him to be made fun of. Meanwhile, it's Emma's first day of high school and she meets an interesting new friend, Rosie. |
November 2, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ghost Bummers Jessie and the kids are excluded from the building Halloween party. They throw their own party, which is interrupted when Emma and Luke become possessed by evil spirits. |
October 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
Caught Purple Handed Jessie's new agent gets her a job as a hand model. |
October 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Understudied and Overdone Jessie gets an opportunity to be the understudy in an off-Broadway play. Unbeknownst to her, Luke plots to sabotage the star so Jessie gets to be on stage. Meanwhile, Emma and Zuri help Bertram make a web show in which he is the star. |
October 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
But Africa Is So... Fari In the season four premiere, the Ross kids are convinced Jessie is headed to Africa to rekindle her relationship with ex-fiancé, Brooks. In an effort to stop her, the kids make the trip to Africa and quickly find themselves on a wild adventure. |
January 9, 2015 |
| 2 |
A Close Shave Jessie's stepsister Darla comes to visit, and Jessie enlists Tony's help to try to cover up the fact she didn't go through with the wedding. Meanwhile, Luke shaves for the first time and when Bertram comes to help, things get a bit hairy. |
January 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
Four Broke Kids The Ross family faces an unexpected dilemma when they find out their parents have lost all their money and must learn to live without it. |
February 6, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2011 |
| Last aired | October 16, 2015 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |