Jessie

An idealistic teen from rural Texas embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she decides to leave behind starry nights for big city lights. Thrilled to be on her own and determined not to be intimidated by New York City, she accepts a job as nanny for a high-profile couple with four kids. Helping to keep her moral compass in check are Bertram, the family's butler, and Tony, the building's 20-year-old doorman.

Jessie (2011-2015) is an American Disney Channel family sitcom created by Pamela Eells. Debby Ryan plays Jessie Prescott, an idealistic teen from rural Texas who leaves starry nights behind for New York City and takes a job as nanny to a high-profile couple's four kids. Peyton List plays Emma Ross, the mother of the household, while Cameron Boyce plays the mischievous Luke Ross, and Kevin Chamberlin plays Bertram Winkle, the family's butler who helps keep Jessie's moral compass in check. Chris Galya's Tony, the building's twenty-year-old doorman, adds a steady friendly presence in the lobby. The engine of the show is Jessie's clash with a glamorous, busy household: each episode builds from a small misunderstanding, a schemed prank or a social mishap among the children and adults, resolved within a bright twenty-three-minute runtime. The series runs four seasons and ninety-eight episodes as a light, episodic family comedy with a continuing cast and a loose overarching arc. Set in contemporary Manhattan, it carries a cozy, breezy, wholesome register with a warm affection for its characters. Fans of Hannah Montana, The Nanny and Good Luck Charlie will find resonance in its lighthearted household chaos and teen-driven heart.

Audiences found the show a light, warm family comedy with a likable lead, with ratings peaking in its middle seasons before dipping in the final season.

• Hannah Montanalight family sitcom comedy with a young protagonist navigating a household of kids, Disney Channel style
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• Good Luck Charliesingle-camera-free multi-cam family comedy with wholesome humor and kid ensemble

Created by

Pamela Eells

Release Date

2011-09-30

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

6.2 / 10 (691)

What is Jessie about?

An idealistic teen from rural Texas becomes nanny to a high-profile Manhattan family with four kids, guided by a butler and a doorman.

What is Jessie like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jessie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Jessie violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jessie.

What did critics think of Jessie?

Audiences found the show a light, warm family comedy with a likable lead, with ratings peaking in its middle seasons before dipping in the final season.

Which shows are like Jessie?

Shows with a similar feel include Hannah Montana, The Nanny, and Good Luck Charlie.

How long is Jessie?

Jessie: 4 seasons, 98 episodes.

Is Jessie still running?

No, Jessie has ended.

Where can I watch Jessie?

In United States, Jessie streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV, DisneyNOW.