Top 10 Best Drake & Josh Episodes

You've probably quoted it. You've definitely laughed at it. And if you're here, there's a solid chance you've rewatched it way more times than you'd admit out loud. Drake & Josh didn't just show up on Nickelodeon and disappear. It planted itself into your after-school routine like it paid rent. From popcorn-throwing freakouts to sky-high treehouse disasters, this show had a wild way of turning basic situations into full-blown chaos and making it hilarious every time.

But out of all the episodes, some just hit harder. The ones you can quote start to finish. The ones that still pop into your head at random and make you smile in public like a weirdo. That's what this list is all about. The best of the best. The episodes that gave you Josh's most iconic meltdowns, Megan's evil genius in full form, and Drake somehow skating by with nothing but a smirk and a guitar.

The Top Ten

Josh Is Done

Before looking at this list, I didn't think of this particular episode as the absolute best Drake and Josh episode. After reading the comments and reflecting on what made this episode so essential, I think I actually agree. This was the absolute pinnacle of the series, plot-wise, character-wise, and message-wise.
Drake and Josh is often incredibly silly, but every now and then it delivered a powerful message about treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of your social status.
Bell and Peck's acting chops are at their peak here. When Drake finally breaks down in the lab and confronts Josh on how much he needs him, I'd be lying if I said that scene didn't make me emotional. And that final sequence with the brothers playing ping pong was a wonderful reminder that forgiveness exists and it's possible to make up for your past wrongdoings.
What a show. What an episode. "Josh is Done" is Dan Schneider at his finest. Well done to everyone who had a part in this episode, especially the two titular young actors.
Megan's New Teacher

So many funny moments like everyone thinking Josh is a hobo when he is dressed like Einstein, the Josh piñata, and Drake making shadow puppets with the light. It's also nice to see Josh torment Megan for once by giving her ridiculous assignments and embarrassing her in front of her class. It's also amusing to see the way Megan gets Josh fired.

Hilarious! My favorite parts are:
1. Megan pulling Josh's pants down and Drake saying, "You got pantsed!"
2. When Megan tries to get Josh fired from his teaching job.
I'm telling you, it's funny.
Steered Straight

This should be #1. I loved when Josh sneezed on the phone. He came up with the lamest excuse by saying it was allergy season.

Jefferson Steelflex and Alvin Yakitori have to be Drake's best ideas ever.
Megan's First Kiss

Has one of my favorite moments in Nickelodeon history when Drake and Josh are dressed as foreign men. It's so damn funny!

Megan has been my favorite character in the whole series, and I really like her episodes very much. It was a really nice episode for me.

I think this is the funniest of all Drake and Josh episodes. The outfits are amazing, and I couldn't stop laughing!
Foam Finger

So hilarious that this should be #1. My favorite part is when Drake moves all his stuff, including the foam finger that Josh recently ripped up, to the living room, the bathroom, and Megan's room!

I like when Josh says foam finger. It is so funny.
The Bet

I always come back to this episode. There were such funny moments, which is the biggest reason why I love it. The funniest moment is probably when Josh grabbed his Game Sphere and rocked back and forth saying, "Game Sphere!" whenever Josh says the Game Sphere is SPHERICAL! Also, when Drake hits Josh's hand with the textbook, if you look closely, you can see that Drake didn't actually hit Josh's hand.
One final thing is that Josh technically lost the bet because he caved in. He just didn't actually play. Something I'll always wonder is when Megan made the contract, everyone was confused about dying their hair pink. Did Megan write "dye," which would make sense since she spellchecked, but everyone was confused? Or did she write "die," which would also make sense because everyone was confused, but she said she spellchecked? The most ironic thing is that their mom looked the most ridiculous when everyone dyed their hair pink.
Helicopter

Amazing episode, one of the funniest of the series. From Drake winning the contest to Josh going up in the helicopter with him, it's hilarious. When they accidentally push the instructor out, the ensuing chaos is awesome. Then the end is hilarious with the $400,000 bill for the helicopter.

This is by far the most hysterically funny episode of this show. I laugh my head off every time I watch Drake and Josh start panicking in the helicopter. For once, on a sitcom, I laughed along with the laugh track every time! What a hilarious episode.
Tree House

Drake: What? Where's the door hole?
Josh: It goes right there. See? I drew it with a magic marker.
Drake: You were supposed to cut it out with a power saw.
Josh: Dude, I'm gonna.
Drake: Oh really?
Josh: Yes!
Drake: So go get the power saw.
Josh: Okay, I will... I see the problem.
Drake: OH, DO YA!?

Megan: You're in the eleventh grade and you're playing with a model rocket.
Drake: No, no, no, we're taking it to the children's hospital.
Megan: What hospital?
Drake: Saint... Illness.
Josh: Saint Illness?!

This episode is one of my favorites of the whole series. It's up there with Josh Is Done.
Drake and Josh Go Hollywood

This is the best Drake and Josh movie ever! I also found out that the movie is going to air again on Nickelodeon this Saturday night at 8/7c. How exciting! So don't forget to watch the movie if you're one of the kids that haven't seen Drake and Josh before. Saturday night is your chance to see it! Rock on Drake and Josh! P.S. I love you, Drake Bell!

This is exactly what the Drake and Josh Christmas special should've been like. It had that feeling of a TV special that better suited the direction we'd become familiar with and loved along the way. The plot is silly but smart enough that it's an absolute treat to watch.
Helen's Surgery

Oh, this is the best by far (in my opinion). Helen is brilliant. I love how she loves Drake and isn't so keen on Josh.
Josh: "How did you afford this house?"
Helen: "Is that your business?"
Drake: "How do you afford it?"
Helen: "Well, I'll tell you, Drake."
Hilarious!

Helen's Surgery is my favorite because Drake is so funny in this one. Josh is pretty funny too, but I love the part where Josh tells Drake to stay with Helen, but he goes home because he forgot his swimsuit. That show was comedy gold. I'm really sad that it's not on anymore, but that's OK!

The Newcomers

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The Affair

Josh: You know I've always looked up to Dad, it seems like he's...
(Drake walks away.)
The attention span of a squirrel!
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Little Diva

Me and Drake could do everything together. We could play games, cook, watch TV, play with my cat, and ride my bike.

I love Drake very much. I wish he could come to my house.

The Contenders

Blues Brothers

This has everything a good Drake and Josh episode should have: a great plot, a lot of funny jokes (especially the twitch), and a brotherly conflict between Drake and Josh. It never feels slow or tedious. It even has a great music number to boot.
This is definitely better than Josh is Done. That episode is just sad and depressing in my opinion. Blues Brothers should be number one.

This episode is even better than "Josh Is Done" because Drake and Josh work together as brothers, and it's a great ending!

This was definitely my favorite Drake and Josh episode! It's hilarious and heartwarming.
Alien Invasion

It was funny when Drake was supposed to speak like he was from outer space, but he spoke in French instead. This is my #1 favorite episode.

Just watched it today! Laugh out loud.
Drake: We should freeze her. She won't see it coming.
Josh: Ah, let me write it down. Freeze... her.
Drake: And then we should -
Josh: *throws pen and paper* NO

It was super funny when Megan wanted to lie on the ground. Little did the boys know, she was going to blame them by screaming. That part cracked me up.
Drew & Jerry

Honestly, this should be number one. Nothing beats when Jerry says, "It's a Gamepod, it's podular, PODILAR," and Josh says, "Hey, I repeat things for emphasis, EMPHASIS!"
The Gary Grill

Definitely a masterpiece. I love the last scene when Gary claims his part of the deal. The references to Diff'rent Strokes were just the cherry on top of the grilled sundae.
I Love Sushi

This should be number 1. This is the best!
Really Big Shrimp

Best episode of Drake and Josh for sure. It's the real start of Drake's success in the music business.

What a fantastic series finale. Truly a perfect ending to a phenomenal show.
The Peruvian Puff Pepper
The Storm

The best and funniest Drake and Josh episode. It brings the whole gang together and makes me crack up whenever I watch it.

My kids and I quote this episode at least once a week, and we have been doing so for about ten years. Such a TV classic!

Has one of the best Crazy Steve moments ever! The rest of the episode is great too!
Driver's License
Two Idiots and a Baby

This was a great episode, no doubt about that. When they were trying to put the baby to sleep by singing I've Been Working on the Railroad, Josh jumps up and starts yelling the song. That's what puts this episode in my top 10.

I liked the part when Drake tells Josh to come down, and he just jumps over the boss. Oh my God, these two guys are so funny. I really like them.
Megan's Revenge

Great! I love it. Megan is hilarious. She is really funny and so mean to Drake and Josh. That's what makes her funny, though!
Drake and Josh Inn
Girl Power
Believe Me, Brother

I quite liked this episode a lot. Probably my favorite in Drake and Josh.
The Demonator

Quote: "Drake, this is like the greatest gift anyone has ever gotten me. How could you just - " (Drake) "Dude, I'm watching a report about the Demonator." (Josh) "THE DEMONATOR!"

It reminds me of going on a scary roller coaster at Cedar Point and Six Flags.