Joey
Created by Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan
On NBC
A light, affable sitcom about an aspiring actor rebuilding his life in Los Angeles through family and friendship, trading the ensemble warmth of its parent show for domestic comedy.
Joey has struck out on his own and moved to Hollywood, hoping to truly make it as an actor. Joey says goodbye to a time when his friends were his family and welcomes the chance to turn his family into his friends. After reuniting with his high-strung sister Gina, a strong and sexy hairdresser, Joey moves in with her genius 20-year-old son, graduate student Michael, who literally is a rocket scientist. What Joey lacks in book smarts, however, he more than makes up for with his people skills, making him the best new friend his nephew could ask for.
Genres
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Joey scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Joey sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is Joey one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of series.
Is Joey violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Joey easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does Joey leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Joey, and what each one shares →
Like Joey
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Joey
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Joey, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Joey, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Joey, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
