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Drake & Josh

Drake & Josh is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drake & Josh is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. It follows stepbrothers Drake Parker and Josh Nichols, played by Drake Bell and Josh Peck, as they adjust to living together with their blended family. The series originally aired from 2004 to 2007 and became one of Nickelodeon's well-known live-action comedies.

Premise

The show focuses on the everyday conflicts and comic situations faced by Drake and Josh after becoming stepbrothers. Their contrasting personalities are a core part of the series’ humour and storylines.

Production and broadcast

Drake & Josh was created by Dan Schneider and broadcast on Nickelodeon. It ran for four seasons from 2004 to 2007.

Cast and characters

The main cast includes Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove, Nancy Sullivan, and Jonathan Goldstein. The central characters are Drake Parker and Josh Nichols, with Megan Parker often causing trouble for them.

The franchise includes television films associated with the series, notably Drake & Josh Go Hollywood and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.

Key facts

  • The series stars Drake Bell as Drake Parker and Josh Peck as Josh Nichols.
  • The plot centres on two opposite stepbrothers who are forced to live together after their parents marry.
  • Miranda Cosgrove plays Megan Parker, Drake’s younger sister and Josh’s stepsister.
  • Nancy Sullivan and Jonathan Goldstein portray the parents of the blended family.
  • The series spawned television films, including Drake & Josh Go Hollywood and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.
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Canadian context

The series aired widely in Canada through Nickelodeon distribution and was part of the broader North American teen sitcom lineup familiar to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Drake & Josh?
Drake & Josh is an American teen sitcom about two stepbrothers living together in a blended family.
Who created Drake & Josh?
The series was created by Dan Schneider.
When did Drake & Josh first air?
It first aired on January 11, 2004.
How many seasons did Drake & Josh have?
The series ran for four seasons.
Who played the title characters?
Drake Bell played Drake Parker and Josh Peck played Josh Nichols.
Did Drake & Josh have any TV films?
Yes. The franchise includes Drake & Josh Go Hollywood and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_&_Josh
    Supports: Creator, premise, cast, original network, and run dates.
  2. Kiddle — https://kids.kiddle.co/Drake_&_Josh
    Supports: Original run, cast, network, episode count, and general premise.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/drake-josh
    Supports: Premise, cast, premiere date, network, and genre.