Drake & Josh

Right now you can watch Drake & Josh in the US on Netflix and Paramount Plus Premium, and in the UK on Paramount Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 4 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Drake Bell is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Drake & Josh earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Drake & Josh from the crowd. 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. The chemistry Drake Bell and Josh Peck bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 4 seasons (2004–2007), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Drake & Josh holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Drake & Josh is a strong candidate. Even Stevens is the obvious comparison, but Drake & Josh earns its own place alongside it. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Drake Bell is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Drake & Josh wrapped up in 2007, created by Dan Schneider — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.