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Parents' Guide to

Joey

By Betsy Wallace, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

A Friend goes west for fame and family.

TV NBC Comedy 2004
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What's the Story?

In JOEY, Matt LeBlanc continues in his Friends role of Joey Tribbiani, the sweet-but-slightly simpleminded friend who was better at getting women than acting jobs, except in Joey, things are reversed -- he lands roles on a hit series and in a big action movie, but struggles to find love. Having left his friends behind in New York to search for fame in Hollywood, Joey is now surrounded by family members -- nephew/roommate Michael (Paulo Costanzo), a brainy graduate student, and sister Gina (Drea de Matteo), a hairdresser. Joey also has a good female friend in the building, Alex (Andrea Anders), and a brash agent, Bobbie (Jennifer Coolidge, Best in Show, Legally Blonde). Episodes feature Joey trying to make friends, meet women, land parts, and deal with sitcom-esque scenarios that make fun of his less-than-sparkling intellect but highlight his good heart and childlike spirit.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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It might be easy to mistake Joey for a kid-friendly show given its family-centered topics. But episodes almost always incorporate some risqué humor and adult subject matter -- such as Joey trying to prove to his friend's husband that he isn't gay, or dealing with his attraction to an actress who is playing his daughter. But LeBlanc still brings a lot of talent to the role, so veteran fans may enjoy Joey, which was cancelled after two seasons but is available on DVD.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about a range of topics. Is Joey as appealing away from his other "friends"? Which TV spin-offs have been successful? Is the Tribbianis' living situation ideal or realistic? What does the show say about superficial side of Hollywood life?

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