Joey (2004–2006)

In this spin-off of "Friends", Joey Tribbiani moves to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.

Creators:

Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri

Stars:

Matt LeBlanc, Andrea Anders, Paulo Costanzo

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Matt LeBlanc	...	Joey Tribbiani (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Andrea Anders	...	Alex Garrett (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Paulo Costanzo	...	Michael Tribbiani (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Bobbie Morganstern (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Drea de Matteo	...	Gina Tribbiani (46 episodes, 2004-2006)

Storyline

After his friends all go their separate ways, Joey Tribianni leaves New York for Hollywood to pursue his acting career full time. His slutty sister Gina buys him a nice apartment, and he finds a new roommate in his 20-year old nephew Michael (Gina had him when she was 16), who is literally a rocket scientist. Michael's book smarts and Joey's people smarts allow them to help each other out whenever they can, and make them nice companions.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | rocket scientist | spin off | hollywood | scientist | 

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Taglines:

New town. Still lost.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Džoi

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Silver and Gold Productions, Bright-San Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kevin Bright is the only one of the three creators that have moved on to work on "Joey." Marta Kauffman and David Crane have not continued to work on "Joey" though they still receive credit for creating the character of Joey.

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Quotes

Joey: Do you find me threatening?
Michael: [frightened] Not until this very minute!

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Connections

Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Sunny Hours"
Performed by Long Beach Dub Allstars
Featuring Will i Am
Written by Lindon Roberts, Oliver Leiber, David Gamson, and The Long Beach Dub Allstars

User Reviews

Joey is a lifesaver

I was obsessed with FRIENDS. I counted down the hours until the next show would come on. I've seen every episode and own every DVD. When the last episode premiered I almost cried myself to death. When Joey came on I felt like the show was reincarnating. I had to watch it so I could keep FRIENDS in my heart. I did and it was great. I now love the show. I think Joey in LA is a great idea, and Paulo as the nerdy nephew trying to be a lad's man is brilliance. I like Gina a lot. But I think her character needs to chill out a little. You know, I love the whole-Jerk strong women but I think it needs to slow down a bit. Also I would say they need to get going with something. Someone has to meet someone. It just seems as if the show is going nowhere. Every episode there's a new girl. (I know thats what Joey's all about but still.) At least with Friends You had the same boyfriend/girlfriend on/off thing going. Monica/Richard, Rosa/Rachel. The show has perfect chemistry, and I think it could go far, but only if the writer's stay on their game.