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What I Like About You (TV series)

What I Like About You is an American sitcom co-created by Wil Calhoun and Dan Schneider.

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

What I Like About You is an American sitcom co-created by Wil Calhoun and Dan Schneider. It follows sisters Holly and Valerie as they navigate life together in New York City after Holly moves in with Valerie. The series aired on The WB from 2002 to 2006 and ran for four seasons.

Premise

The series follows teenager Holly Tyler and her older sister Valerie as they live together in New York City. Their contrasting personalities create the main source of conflict and comedy.

Production and broadcast

What I Like About You was co-created by Wil Calhoun and Dan Schneider. It aired on The WB from 2002 to 2006 and produced 86 episodes across four seasons.

Cast and characters

Amanda Bynes played Holly Tyler and Jennie Garth played Valerie Tyler. Wesley Jonathan also starred in the series, which featured a supporting ensemble around the sisters' personal and professional lives.

Reception and availability

The series has remained available through various streaming and digital platforms, including Canadian streaming services. It is often described as a teen sitcom and early-2000s network comedy.

Key facts

  • The series centers on sisters Holly Tyler and Valerie Tyler.
  • Holly moves in with Valerie after their father takes a job in Japan.
  • The show combines family comedy with workplace and relationship storylines.
  • It was produced as an American English-language sitcom for The WB.
  • The series completed four seasons and 86 episodes.
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Canadian context

The series has been available on Canadian streaming platforms, making it part of the catalogue of early-2000s American sitcoms accessible to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is What I Like About You about?
It is about two sisters living together in New York City after Holly moves in with Valerie, upsetting Valerie’s orderly life.
Who created What I Like About You?
The series was co-created by Wil Calhoun and Dan Schneider.
When did the series air?
It aired from September 20, 2002, to March 24, 2006.
How many seasons and episodes did it have?
It ran for 4 seasons and 86 episodes.
Which network broadcast it?
The WB broadcast the series.
Who were the main stars?
The main stars included Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, and Wesley Jonathan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_I_Like_About_You_(TV_series)
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0321018/
    Supports: Premise, creators, stars, seasons, episodes, original run
  3. Warner Bros. — https://www.warnerbros.com/tv/what-i-about-you
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  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/what-i-like-about-you/1000050091/
    Supports: Premise and setting
  5. Apple TV (Canada) — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/what-i-like-about-you/umc.cmc.4979qlddit7lpf6meqedpnnbs
    Supports: Canadian availability and series description
  6. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70308804
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