Joey

Joey moves to Los Angeles after securing TV role opportunities through his new agent and forms a friendship with his neighbor, Alex. When his nephew Michael expresses interest in moving in with him, Joey worries about how his sister Gina might react.

Gina's overinvolvement in Michael's life causes tension, particularly at Joey's apartment where she frequently stays. Joey is also annoyed by the constant notes from his difficult landlord. The trio later goes to a bar, where Gina and Joey attempt to coach Michael on flirting with women.

Joey organizes a party in an effort to connect with his Los Angeles neighbors, but the man he's interested in, Jake, appears more drawn to Gina. Meanwhile, Alex deceives others by pretending to be Michael's girlfriend in order to gain an advantage over his friend.

Joey joins Michael's book club with the goal of meeting attractive women, but this backfires when the woman Michael is interested in shows more attention to Joey. At the same time, Gina attempts to gain recognition for her hairdressing by striking a deal with Alex.

Joey and Michael attempt to keep a vacant apartment in their complex a secret from Gina, worried she will want to move in to be nearer to them. Meanwhile, Joey, who is understudying in three plays, finds himself unexpectedly called to perform in all three on the same night.

Michael falls ill, and Gina seizes the opportunity to care for him, enjoying the attention and sense of purpose it brings. Joey, feeling sidelined by Gina's constant presence, is offered a place to stay at her apartment, where he unexpectedly meets her secret boyfriend and confronts him. Meanwhile, an actor named Brian Michael David Scott repeatedly causes Joey to miss auditions by tricking him.

Gina expresses dissatisfaction with her job, prompting Joey to offer her a loan to start her own salon, though she later hesitates. Meanwhile, Alex's husband, Eric, returns to town, creating an awkward dynamic with Joey.

Gina's high school friend Donna visits, having recently separated from her husband, and begins dating Joey, who has long had a crush on her. Donna asks Gina to keep secret her husband's desire to reconcile, creating tension. Meanwhile, Michael is surprised to learn about his past success as a baseball player.

Joey learns from Gina that Donna may reconcile with her husband Ron, prompting him to plan a romantic week to win her back. Just as he is about to leave for their trip, Ron arrives to confront him, but Gina and Michael help Joey avoid the encounter. Meanwhile, Alex begins to realize that being considered attractive comes with unexpected perks.

Joey, feeling down about his acting career, attends an alumni party with Alex, where he is mistaken for a Northwestern graduate and introduced to a group known as the Northwestern Mafia. They assist him in landing an audition for the ski-themed show *Deep Powder*, which is compared to *Baywatch*. He is disappointed to learn he's being considered for the role of a father to two teenagers.

Bobbie arranges for Joey to serve as a celebrity judge at the Miss Southwestern U.S.A. pageant in Las Vegas, where he is joined by Gina, Michael, and Alex. During their stay, Alex's passion for Celine Dion is revealed, Michael teaches Gina to count cards, and Joey finds himself in an unexpected romantic situation with a contestant.

Joey meets with Lauren Beck, the executive producer of *Deep Powder*, and becomes concerned about his job after revealing a plot twist during a press conference. Meanwhile, Alex, Gina, and Michael surprise Joey by decorating his apartment for Christmas.

Joey faces potential repercussions from his relationship with costar Katie, prompting him to try to resolve the situation by confronting her in her dressing room. Meanwhile, Joey and Lauren admit their growing feelings, and after Gina teaches Alex to make lasagna, Joey is put in charge of judging a taste test.

Joey faces difficulty securing tickets for the Deep Powder premiere for Gina, Michael, and Alex, each of whom has their own complicated date situation. Michael must choose between staying with a girl he meets and reuniting with Brent Spiner, while Gina's date turns out to be Lauren's ex and Alex's date is a lesbian. Joey and Lauren share a kiss.

Joey follows Bobbie's suggestion to hire an assistant and finds an ideal candidate in Glen. However, complications arise when Glen begins dating Gina, forcing Joey and Gina to establish boundaries to manage the situation. Meanwhile, Alex helps Michael navigate a patent disagreement with his friend Seth.

Bobbie arranges for Joey to appear on *The Tonight Show with Jay Leno*, but Joey faces a traffic jam on the way. After a tense moment involving a road rage incident, Alex arrives on a motorcycle and helps Joey reach the show just in time to perform and meet Jay Leno.

Joey unintentionally sets up a Valentine's Day date with a *People* magazine reporter, but his friends try to sabotage the evening by interrupting their dinner, leading to a misunderstanding about the nature of their relationship. Meanwhile, a tipsy Alex reveals personal secrets to Gina, and Michael ends up impersonating a woman after being sent to flirt with a group of girls.

Joey receives a Daytime Soap Award nomination for his dramatic death scene on *Days of Our Lives*, in which he was stabbed, and he also serves as a presenter for Best Supporting Actress, but causes confusion by mispronouncing and ultimately saying the wrong name of one of the nominees. At the same time, Gina feels out of place due to her choice of attire for the event.

Gina is annoyed when her self-centered sister, Mary Theresa, visits and causes trouble, especially after she learns her engagement ring is fake and decides to stay in California. Joey and Gina must find a way to convince her to return to New York, while Michael remains unaware of a girl's affection for him.

Joey becomes interested in his new neighbor Sara, a photographer who directly asks him out. Their date goes well, but complications arise when Joey forgets to cancel a backup plan, leading to an awkward situation. Meanwhile, Eric returns home after two months and, after a difficult conversation, decides to separate from Alex.

Eric moves out of his apartment and into one across the courtyard, prompting Alex to use binoculars from Joey's room to spy on him when he brings a new woman over. After Alex goes to sleep, Joey witnesses Eric kissing the woman. Meanwhile, Joey struggles with his feelings for Sara, trying to make her jealous despite their open relationship, only to discover she feels the same way about him, leading them to agree to be exclusive.

Joey faces a challenge when he must film a love scene with Carmen Electra for his movie *Deep Powder* just as he becomes exclusive with Sara. At the same time, Alex deals with the emotional fallout of learning that Eric kissed someone else.

Joey enlists Bobbie's help to find Sara employment, leading to her securing a position at Newsweek in Washington, D.C. As Joey attempts to convince her to stay by expressing his feelings and proposing a move-in, Michael deals with his older girlfriend's infidelity, while Alex faces her own personal challenges.

Joey becomes overwhelmed after proposing to Sara, leading to a dramatic fallout as she abruptly leaves. Meanwhile, Alex's awkward date ends in embarrassment, and she and Joey share a kiss while venting about their relationship struggles. In another subplot, Bobbie arranges a meeting with Michael and later offers Gina a job after a confrontation.

Joey remains uncertain about his character's future while filming "Deep Powder," and an eager extra named Zach tries to befriend him in hopes of getting a speaking role. Meanwhile, a young aspiring actress named Jenna moves into the building and is set up on a date by Michael, who pretends to be Joey. Joey also prepares for an important audition.

Joey unexpectedly enters the wrong audition room and insists on trying again, leading the confused producers to begin an impromptu audition. The mismatch results in comedic confusion as Joey performs lines for an action movie while the producers read dialogue meant for children.

Joey struggles with a difficult child actor on the set of his new film and eventually takes direct action to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, Gina offers support to Alex as she navigates challenges in her personal life.

Joey prepares for a major fight scene and insists on performing his own stunts despite the director's suggestion to use a stuntman. Chuck, Joey's stuntman, arrives on set, and Abby, the script reviser, discusses Joey's tendency to deviate from the script. Meanwhile, Michael visits the set and connects with Abby, while Zach works Craft and Services and Alex grapples with her feelings for Joey.

Joey, now earning a substantial income from his movie career, decides to purchase a house, but faces challenges in convincing the seller to choose him as the buyer. Gina is skeptical of the decision, while Alex assists Bobbie in dealing with a harassment issue.

Joey signs up for an English as a second language class in hopes of impressing a woman he is attracted to. Meanwhile, Gina assists Bobbie in securing a new client.

Alex teaches Joe how to play Texas hold 'em, but she alters the rules to ensure his victories. Encouraged by his perceived skill, Joe agrees to participate in a celebrity poker game. Meanwhile, Michael and Abby grow closer in their relationship.

Joey faces a potential scandal when an ex-girlfriend threatens to release an embarrassing video, forcing him to make a public apology on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Meanwhile, Bobbie marks her 40th birthday.

Gloria, Candace's grandmother, takes part in a musical production at the senior citizen home where she resides. When the director abruptly leaves the project, Joey steps in to take over, with Zach assisting him. Meanwhile, Bobbie's mother, also a resident, seeks a role in the show.

Gina organizes a Thanksgiving gathering for the family while Joey and Zach find and inadvertently distribute some Native American artifacts found on Joey's land.

Joey reunites with a childhood friend during a visit to the office. Meanwhile, Gina prepares an unexpected revelation for Michael.

Michael, heartbroken after his breakup with Abby, goes to Tijuana with Joey for some much-needed distraction. Meanwhile, Alex and Gina head to a nightclub in search of a good time.

Joey hosts a holiday party at his former apartment, where Bobbie attends with her boyfriend.

Joey becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Alex's continued relationship with Dean, leading to strange behavior around her. Meanwhile, Joey's long-awaited action figure arrives but turns out to be slightly defective. Gina begins to suspect she might be pregnant.

Joe's father visits for Joey's movie premiere, making subtle but dismissive comments about his son's career that Joey initially fails to recognize. Alex later brings these remarks to Joey's attention, prompting some introspection. Meanwhile, Joey meets Carmen Electra while looking at the movie billboard, but their budding connection is strained when he realizes her nearby perfume ad is receiving far more public attention.

Joey becomes increasingly infatuated with Alex, causing him emotional turmoil. Meanwhile, Dean plans to propose to Alex at her birthday party, and Gina and Jimmy express their commitment by getting matching tattoos.

Joey discovers his new house is on fire just as he is moving in, resulting in the complete destruction of the property. At the same time, Jimmy learns that Michael is his son and begins to attempt a father-son relationship with him.

Bobbie arranges a date between Joey and Edie, a well-known actress, but Joey is initially unaware that Edie is using him as a fake boyfriend to avoid public attention.

Joey becomes a fan of an online movie critic and decides to meet her in person, but is surprised to learn that she is only eleven years old.

Joey expresses interest in dating Alex, but she is hesitant and unsure about pursuing a relationship with him.

Joey seeks to deepen his relationship with Alex, who is only interested in a physical connection. Meanwhile, Gina discovers that Jimmy is married to a woman currently in prison, and Michael forms an online connection, believing his new acquaintance to be a woman.

Jimmy and Gina tie the knot in a heartfelt ceremony, marking a major milestone in their relationship.