Joey (2004)
The beloved Joey Tribbiani trades New York for Hollywood in this Friends spin-off, chasing acting dreams alongside his rediscovered family.
Joey - Series Information
- Original Title: Joey
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2006
- Created by: Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 46
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 9, 2004 (United States - TV-14), September 9, 2004 (Australia - PG), September 9, 2004 (Brazil - 12), September 9, 2004 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: NBC
- Production Companies: Bright-San Productions, Silver & Gold Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Joey - Plot
Joey has struck out on his own and moved to Hollywood, hoping to truly make it as an actor. Joey says goodbye to a time when his friends were his family and welcomes the chance to turn his family into his friends. After reuniting with his high-strung sister Gina, a strong and sexy hairdresser, Joey moves in with her genius 20-year-old son, graduate student Michael, who literally is a rocket scientist. What Joey lacks in book smarts, however, he more than makes up for with his people skills, making him the best new friend his nephew could ask for.
Joey - Trailer
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Joey - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Shana Goldberg-Meehan
- Scott Silveri
Main Cast
- Matt LeBlanc
- Drea De Matteo
- Andrea Anders
- Paulo Costanzo
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
- Ben Falcone
- Adam Goldberg
- Alex Ball
- Matt Letscher
Writers
- Robert Carlock
- Scott Silveri
- Michael Borkow
- Matt Hubbard
- Shana Goldberg-Meehan
Executive Producers
- Kevin S. Bright
- Scott Silveri
- Shana Goldberg-Meehan
- Jon Pollack
Joey - FAQs
Is Joey a spin-off of Friends?
Yes, Joey is a direct spin-off of the long-running NBC sitcom Friends. It follows Joey Tribbiani, played by Matt LeBlanc, as he leaves New York and relocates to Hollywood to pursue a more serious acting career, continuing the character's story beyond the Friends finale.
Why was Joey cancelled after two seasons?
Joey was cancelled by NBC in 2006 after two seasons due to declining ratings. The show struggled to replicate the ensemble chemistry that made Friends a phenomenon. Season 2 saw a significant drop in viewership, and NBC ultimately pulled it from its schedule before all episodes had aired.
Who are the main actors in Joey?
The main cast includes Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, Drea De Matteo as his sister Gina, Paulo Costanzo as nephew Michael, Andrea Anders as neighbor Alex, and Jennifer Coolidge as talent agent Bobbie Morganstern. Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Ben Falcone, and Adam Goldberg also appear in recurring roles.
Did Joey ever appear in Friends after the spin-off?
Joey did not cross over back into Friends, as that series had already concluded by the time Joey premiered in September 2004. However, the spin-off references Joey's New York life and his Friends cast connections through dialogue, keeping the character's history intact throughout both seasons.
Where can you stream Joey online?
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How many episodes does Joey have in total?
Joey has 46 episodes across two seasons. Season 1 consists of 24 episodes and Season 2 contains 22 episodes. The series also includes one special episode. It aired on NBC from September 9, 2004, until the network cancelled it in 2006.
Who created the TV series Joey?
Joey was created by Shana Goldberg-Meehan and Scott Silveri, both of whom were veteran writers and producers on Friends. They developed the spin-off concept and served as executive producers alongside Kevin S. Bright, who was also a key producer on the original Friends series.
How was Joey received by critics and audiences?
Joey received a mixed-to-negative critical reception. While the premiere drew large audiences riding on Friends nostalgia, critics felt the show lacked the wit and ensemble depth of its predecessor. Ratings declined sharply in Season 2, and the series was widely considered one of television's more disappointing spin-off attempts.
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