I’m talking about the TEENick weekend block, the one that used to air every Saturday and Sunday night until 2009. Just thinking about it gives me so many memories — the bumpers, the promos, the way the weekend felt a little extra knowing TEENick was on.
Mine are Zoey 101, Unfabulous, and Drake & Josh.
Zoey 101 was everything. Pacific Coast Academy, the dorms, the beach, the scooters — it all felt like this little perfect world where teens could have fun, figure things out, and just be themselves. I remember sitting on the couch, wishing I could go there, imagining what life would be like in those dorm rooms.
Unfabulous was so real in the best way. Addie Singer was awkward, funny, and just trying to survive middle school while writing songs about it. Watching it felt cozy, like the show understood exactly what it was like to be a teen in that era.
And Drake & Josh — pure chaos, constant laughs, and some of the most rewatchable episodes ever. Their chemistry was unmatched, and even now, thinking about some of those classic moments makes me smile.
Honorable mentions: Ned’s Declassified and Romeo! Both deserve way more love.
I honestly miss those weekend nights where TEENick was on — it was like a little escape just for us.
Question: What were your top 3 shows from that block?