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Zoey 101

Zoey 101

20058.14 Seasons65 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Zoey 101 is an American television series which originally aired on Nickelodeon from January 9, 2005 until May 2, 2008. It focuses on the lives of teenager Zoey Brooks and her friends as they attend Pacific Coast Academy, a fictional boarding school in Southern California. It was created by Dan Schneider. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia, California beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Zoey 101 was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere in almost eight years. Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.

Created by Jan Korbelin
Produced by Bryan Spears, Chris Robinson
NetworksNickelodeon

Top Cast

Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears

Zoey Brooks

Paul Butcher

Paul Butcher

Dustin Brooks

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice

Lola Martinez

Christopher Massey

Christopher Massey

Michael Barret

Erin Sanders

Erin Sanders

Quinn Pensky

Matthew Underwood

Matthew Underwood

Logan Reese

Austin Butler

Austin Butler

James Garrett

Themes & Keywords

californiaboarding school

About Zoey 101

Zoey 101 is a comedy series that first aired in 2005 exploring themes of california, boarding school. Created by Jan Korbelin, it stars Jamie Lynn Spears, Paul Butcher, Victoria Justice. Zoey 101 is an American television series which originally aired on Nickelodeon from January 9, 2005 until May 2, 2008. It focuses on the lives of teenager Zoey Brooks and her friends as they attend Pacific Coast Academy, a fictional boarding school in Southern California. It was created by Dan Schneider. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia, California beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Zoey 101 was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere in almost eight years. Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.

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