Fifteen-year-old Drake and Josh are schoolmates, but not close friends. Drake views Josh as weird and a bit of a goof. So, imagine Drake's shock when he finds out that this "goof" is about to become his new step-brother and roommate when his mother marries Josh's father. A spin off of The Amanda Show.
The best episode of "Drake & Josh" season 1 is "Hug Me, Brother (Pilot)", rated 8/10 from 481 user votes. It was directed by Virgil L. Fabian and written by Dan Schneider. "Hug Me, Brother (Pilot)" aired on 1/11/2004 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Dune Buggy".
When Drake uses Josh's secret advice column to impress the hottest girl in school, a case of mistaken identity results in Josh coming face-to-face with a jealous boyfriend.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Dan Schneider
Drake and Josh receive an old dune buggy from a friend but are forbidden to use it. When Drake defies his parents and injures himself after crashing the buggy, he tries to hide his injuries, but gets no support from a grounded Josh.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Dan Schneider
Josh thinks Drake's flirtatious new girlfriend is interested in him too and sets up a sting operation to find out the truth.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Dan Schneider
When Mr. Nichols's boss calls off their dinner plans because of a last minute babysitter cancellation, Josh volunteers his and Drake's services.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Steven Molaro
After Drake agrees to help Josh with his girl troubles, Josh finds himself promising to play a birthday song at his crush's party.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Steve Holland
When the parents leave town for the weekend, Drake and Josh's excitement is short lived when they learn that Grammy is coming to stay.
Director: Virgil L. Fabian
Writer: Andrew Hill Newman