Ep 1. Football

Drake & Josh is an American television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from 2004-2007. The show is about two stepbrothers, Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck), who have completely opposite personalities but end up living under the same roof when their parents get married. The show follows their hilarious misadventures as they navigate through their teenage years.

In season 2 episode 1, titled "Football," the focus is on a high stakes football game between their school, San Diego High and rival school, Northridge High. Drake, who is the school's star wide receiver, is excited about the game and is confident they can win. Meanwhile, Josh is not a big sports fan and is more interested in his new hobby of playing the guitar.

As the day of the game approaches, the school's team is hit with some bad news. Their starting quarterback has a sprained ankle and will not be able to play in the game. This leaves the team scrambling to find a replacement quarterback. Drake steps up and volunteers to be the quarterback, despite never having played the position before. The coach is hesitant at first, but ultimately decides to give Drake a shot.

Meanwhile, Josh decides to try out for the school's marching band, as he wants to impress his crush, Mindy Crenshaw (Allison Scagliotti). He shows up to the tryouts with his guitar and tries to impress the band teacher by playing a solo, but it does not go over well. The band teacher tells Josh that he needs to learn how to read sheet music and play an instrument if he wants to join the marching band.

As game day arrives, Drake is getting nervous about playing quarterback for the first time. He practices with the team and tries to get the hang of it, but it is clear that he still has a lot to learn. Josh, on the other hand, is practicing the guitar and learning how to read sheet music. He is determined to impress Mindy and make the marching band.

The game begins and it is clear that Drake is struggling as the quarterback. He throws multiple interceptions and almost costs the team the game. But with some encouragement from the coach and his teammates, Drake rallies and starts to play better. He connects with a long touchdown pass to win the game for their team.

Meanwhile, Josh is still having trouble with the guitar and reading sheet music. He gets some help from a classmate and eventually learns how to play "When The Saints Go Marching In." He shows up to the marching band tryouts with his guitar and plays the song, impressing the band teacher and earning a spot in the band.

Overall, "Football" is a classic Drake & Josh episode that combines sports and music in a hilarious way. The episode highlights the differences between the two stepbrothers and how they come together to support each other and the school's football team. With plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments, "Football" is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good teen comedy.