Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Joey's Final Episodes Finally Released After Two Decades
After 18 years, fans can finally watch the last episodes of the Friends spin-off series Joey.
The show, which starred Matt LeBlanc as the lovable Joey Tribbiani, was cancelled in 2006 without airing its final episodes.
Now, these episodes are available on YouTube.
The show followed Joey's life in Hollywood and had a strong start but viewership declined.
The show's producer reflected on why it didn't succeed.
The final eight episodes of the Friends spin-off series Joey are now available on YouTube
These episodes were never aired in the U.S. and the show was cancelled in 2006
The series followed Joey's journey in Hollywood, featuring Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani
The show debuted strong but viewership declined in subsequent seasons
Friends executive producer Kevin S. Bright reflected on the spin-off's failure
- Who
- Matt LeBlanc, Drea de Matteo, Paulo Costanzo, Jennifer Coolidge, Andrea Anders
- What
- The final eight episodes of the spin-off series Joey
- When
- 2004-2006
- Where
- Los Angeles, Hollywood
- Why
- To continue Joey Tribbiani's story after Friends
Proponents of the spin-off
Critics of the spin-off
Character development
Proponents of the spin-off
The spin-off allowed for further exploration of Joey's character and his life in Hollywood
Critics of the spin-off
Joey's character was deconstructed and became less likable in the spin-off
- Show
- Joey
- Star
- Matt LeBlanc
- Network
- NBC
- Premiere Date
- 2004
- Cancellation Date
- 2006
- Number of Seasons
- 2