Overview
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.
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This sitcom, which premiered in 2004, follows the transition of an aspiring actor moving from a familiar social circle to a new life in Los Angeles. The core of the show rests on the dynamic between an uncle with street smarts and a nephew who happens to be a rocket scientist. By moving in with his sister, Joey attempts to shift the focus from his chosen family to his biological one.
Matt LeBlanc anchors the performance as the title character navigates the frustrations of Hollywood auditions and the realities of being a beginner. The comedy leans into the contrast between the nephew’s academic brilliance and the uncle’s instinctive, people-oriented approach to life. It frames the California experience through the lens of family friction and the messy process of growing up before actually becoming a successful actor.
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- First Aired
- September 09, 2004
- Status
- Canceled
- Episode Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 347