8.0/10491 votes#1 - Hug Me, Brother (Pilot)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2004
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
7.7/10390 votes#2 - Dune Buggy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2004
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
7.8/10414 votes#3 - Believe Me, Brother
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2004
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
7.4/10421 votes#4 - Two Idiots and a Baby
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2004
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
7.7/10381 votes#5 - First Crush
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2004
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
7.8/10376 votes#6 - Grammy
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2004
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
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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Nickelodeon
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Hug Me, Brother (Pilot)" is the best rated episode of "Drake & Josh" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 491 votes. Directed by Virgil L. Fabian and written by Dan Schneider, it aired on 1/11/2004. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Dune Buggy".