What I Like About You (2002–2006)

When Holly's father is transferred to Japan, she is sent to live with Valerie, her big sister, in New York City, and turns Valerie's life upside-down.

Creators:

Wil Calhoun, Dan Schneider

Stars:

Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, Wesley Jonathan

10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Amanda Bynes	...	Holly Tyler (86 episodes, 2002-2006)
Jennie Garth	...	Valerie Tyler (86 episodes, 2002-2006)
Wesley Jonathan	...	Gary Thorpe (85 episodes, 2002-2006)
Leslie Grossman	...	Lauren (66 episodes, 2003-2006)
Allison Munn	...	Tina Haven (59 episodes, 2003-2006)
Nick Zano	...	Vince (54 episodes, 2003-2006)

Storyline

When Holly (Amanda Bynes) is 16, her father takes a job in Japan and she moves in with her strait-laced sister Valerie (Jennie Garth) in New York City. Val finally has both a great career and a great boyfriend in a carefully organized life on the Upper West Side when Holly moves in and tries to become a part of her sister's fabulous life.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | apartment | friendship | dating | friend | 

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Taglines:

New York. New Season. New Night. (2nd Season Tagline)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook The WB [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ce que j'aime chez toi

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Weller/Grossman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

For over half of the first season, Jennie Garth was pregnant. Most of her scenes only showed the top half of her or showed her sitting down, behind a couch, etc.

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Goofs

In the first season, the door next to Val's door is proven useless. Her apartment is too widely spaced for that door to lead to a neighboring apartment, and it's entrance would have been covered up by a large wooden dresser.

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Quotes

Val: What the hell is that?
Lauren: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something eww!

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Connections

Referenced in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #12.106 (2005)

User Reviews

really good

This has become one of my favorite shows on television. At first I only watched it for its awesome theme songs but I have become hooked on it. Every week I enjoy watching it to see what kind of predicament Holly and Val get themselves into. I think the show is very well cast and has become truly hilarious. The leads and supporting cast are both excellent, and this is a perfect vehicle for Amanda Bynes. Yay WB! I think that with a few more seasons this will become even better. The characters are well fleshed-out, and I think it will only get better with time. I like it. Not only is it well cast, but the actors work well together in a great ensemble.

*** out of ****