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Drake & Josh

TV Show 2004 8.3 /10
Created by Dan Schneider

Two teens who barely know each other end up as roommates when their families merge through a sudden marriage. Drake Parker, sure of himself and quick with a joke, expects life to stay polished and under his control. Josh Nichols, warm and a bit goofy, is wary of sharing a room with a boy who used... Read more

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About Drake & Josh

Two teens who barely know each other end up as roommates when their families merge through a sudden marriage. Drake Parker, sure of himself and quick with a joke, expects life to stay polished and under his control. Josh Nichols, warm and a bit goofy, is wary of sharing a room with a boy who used to be a stranger. The situation turns everyday life into a string of pranks, awkward moments, and small battles over space and rules as they try to build a new routine under one roof. Megan, their smart younger sister, watches closely and nudges the chaos with hints of counsel and mischief.

The series premiered on Nickelodeon in 2004 and was created by Dan Schneider. It launched a fresh take in the networks comedy lineup and is presented as a spin off of The Amanda Show.

Box office figures do not apply to a television series; Drake and Josh earned their audience through Nickelodeon licensing and advertising rather than theatrical grosses.

Drake and Josh became a hallmark for teen friendly humor on Nickelodeon, and the show helped push Miranda Cosgrove into the spotlight, paving the way for later starring roles. Its mix of family clashes and straight up goofy moments left a lasting imprint on the era.

Critics and audiences praised the friendly tone and the chemistry between the leads, noting how the show balanced light hearted humor with moments of genuine awkwardness that come with growing up. The series treats family ties as a source of laughter and growth rather than conflict.

Details

Release Date
January 11, 2004
User Ratings
1,915 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
57
Genres
Comedy

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Cast

Drake Bell

Drake Bell

Drake Parker

Josh Peck

Josh Peck

Josh Nichols

Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove

Megan Parker

Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan Goldstein

Walter Nichols

Nancy Sullivan

Nancy Sullivan

Audrey Parker-Nichols

Created by: Dan Schneider

Seasons (4 seasons, 57 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes - 2004

Season 2

Season 2

14 episodes - 2004

Season 3

Season 3

17 episodes - 2005

Season 4

Season 4

20 episodes - 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Drake & Josh is available to stream on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

Yes, Drake & Josh is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, you can buy on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

Drake & Josh has 4 seasons with a total of 57 episodes.

With a rating of 8.3/10 from 1,915 viewers, Drake & Josh is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

Two teens who barely know each other end up as roommates when their families merge through a sudden marriage. Drake Parker, sure of himself and quick with a joke, expects life to stay polished and under his control. Josh Nichols, warm and a bit goofy, is wary of sharing a room with a boy who used...

Drake & Josh stars Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove, Jonathan Goldstein, and Nancy Sullivan.

Drake & Josh was created by Dan Schneider.

Drake & Josh was released on January 11, 2004.

Drake & Josh is a Comedy series.

No, Drake & Josh is a scripted comedy created by Dan Schneider. It follows Drake Bell's Drake Parker and Josh Peck's Josh Nichols as fictional step-brothers.

Drake Bell's Drake Parker and Josh Peck's Josh Nichols are schoolmates who aren’t close at first. After Audrey Parker-Nichols, played by Nancy Sullivan, marries Walter Nichols, played by Jonathan Goldstein, they become step-brothers and roommates.

Drake Bell plays Drake Parker, and Josh Peck plays Josh Nichols, in the title roles of the show.

Yes, Drake & Josh is a spin-off of The Amanda Show. It was created by Dan Schneider and aired on Nickelodeon.