Ep 1. Pilot

Drake & Josh is an American sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2007. The show revolves around two stepbrothers, Drake Parker (played by Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (played by Josh Peck), who have opposite personalities but must learn to live together and get along. In season 1 episode 1, titled "Pilot," the audience is introduced to the two characters and their blended family.

The episode opens with Drake playing guitar and singing in his bedroom, while Josh is in the kitchen making a smoothie. Their parents are away on a weekend vacation, leaving the two stepbrothers home alone. Drake decides to throw a party while their parents are away, and Josh initially objects, citing their responsibility to take care of the house. Despite this, Drake prevails and begins to invite guests over.

Meanwhile, Josh is in charge of taking care of their little sister Megan (played by Miranda Cosgrove), who is known for playing pranks on her brothers. Megan overhears Drake's plan to throw a party and agrees to help him if he agrees to do whatever she wants. Drake agrees, and Megan begins to help him prepare for the party.

As more and more guests arrive, the party becomes chaotic. Josh tries to keep control of the situation but is repeatedly thwarted by Megan's pranks and Drake's laissez-faire attitude. The house becomes a mess, with guests damaging furniture and leaving beer cans and trash everywhere.

Just as the party is reaching its peak, their parents unexpectedly return home early. Drake and Josh scramble to clean up the house and hide the evidence of the party, while Megan stands by and watches their panic. In an effort to distract their parents, Josh pretends to be sick and fakes a seizure, forcing their parents to rush him to the hospital.

The episode ends with Drake, Josh, and Megan in the hospital waiting room. The two stepbrothers have a heart-to-heart conversation about their differences and agree to try to get along better in the future. Megan, meanwhile, reveals that she faked the entire situation as a way to get out of trouble for helping with the party.

Overall, the "Pilot" episode of Drake & Josh sets up the premise for the show and introduces the main characters. The episode showcases the dynamic between Drake and Josh and their differing personalities, as well as the mischievous nature of their younger sister Megan. While the episode is humorous and lighthearted, it also establishes the underlying themes of family and responsibility that will be present throughout the series.