What I Like About You (2002)
A charming WB sitcom about two mismatched sisters who become unlikely roommates in New York City, starring Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth.
What I Like About You - Series Information
- Original Title: What I Like About You
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2006
- Created by: Wil Calhoun, Dan Schneider
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (21 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 86
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 20, 2002 (United States - TV-PG), September 20, 2002 (Canada - PG), September 20, 2002 (Germany - 12), September 20, 2002 (France - 12), September 20, 2002 (Brazil - 12), September 20, 2002 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: The WB
- Alternative Titles: Hallo Holly! (DE)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Weller/Grossman Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
What I Like About You - Plot
Valerie Tyler is a 28-year-old organization freak who loves her 16-year-old sister Holly. Even if Holly is rambunctious. Spontaneous. Impulsive. Disconcerting. And definitely disorganized. Then Holly moves in with Val, and the sisters discover they may make better siblings than roomies.
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What I Like About You - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Wil Calhoun
- Dan Schneider
Main Cast
- Amanda Bynes
- Jennie Garth
- Wesley Jonathan
- Leslie Grossman
- Nick Zano
- Allison Munn
- Michael McMillian
- Simon Rex
- David de Lautour
- Dan Cortese
Writers
- Scott Weinger
- Nancy Steen
- Peter Marc Jacobson
- Kirker Butler
- Norma Safford Vela
Executive Producers
- Joe Davola
- Brian Robbins
- Michael Tollin
- Wil Calhoun
- Dan Schneider
What I Like About You - FAQs
Who plays Holly and Val in What I Like About You?
Holly Tyler is played by Amanda Bynes, and her older sister Valerie Tyler is played by Jennie Garth. The two leads anchor the show's comedic dynamic, with their contrasting personalities — Holly's spontaneous energy versus Val's need for order — driving most of the series' humor.
Where can you stream What I Like About You?
What I Like About You is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home for viewers who prefer to own episodes outright.
How many seasons does What I Like About You have?
What I Like About You ran for four seasons totaling 86 episodes. Season 1 and Season 2 each contained 22 episodes, Season 3 expanded to 24 episodes, and Season 4 wrapped the series with 18 episodes before the show concluded in 2006.
Why was What I Like About You cancelled after Season 4?
The WB cancelled What I Like About You after its fourth season as part of broader programming changes ahead of the network's 2006 merger with UPN to form The CW. Declining ratings in the later seasons also contributed to the decision not to renew the series.
When did What I Like About You first air?
What I Like About You premiered on September 20, 2002, on The WB network in the United States. The series ran for four seasons before concluding in 2006, making it one of the longer-running original comedies in The WB's programming lineup.
Is What I Like About You based on a true story?
No, What I Like About You is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional sitcom created by Wil Calhoun and Dan Schneider. The premise of two mismatched sisters becoming roommates in New York City was conceived specifically for the series.
What is What I Like About You rated?
What I Like About You carries a TV-PG content rating, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The show's humor is light and family-friendly, consistent with The WB's target demographic of teens and young adults.
What are shows similar to What I Like About You?
Fans of What I Like About You may enjoy That '70s Show, Growing Pains, and Keeping Up Appearances for their ensemble sitcom energy. For similar coming-of-age comedy vibes, 10 Things I Hate About You and Cougar Town also offer comparable humor and character-driven storytelling.
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