Ep 24. Joey and the Moving In

Joey and the Moving In is the twenty-fourth episode of the first season of the American sitcom Joey. The episode aired on May 12, 2005. The plot follows Joey Tribbiani, a struggling actor who moves to Los Angeles to pursue his career and reunite with his nephew Michael.

Joey runs into trouble when he moves into his newly rented apartment. His neighbors are a group of eccentric individuals who are not too happy about having a new tenant moving in. Joey tries to make the best of the situation and befriends his neighbors in an effort to make a good impression.

Meanwhile, Michael is upset about losing his best friend to the popular crowd and is struggling to fit in at his new school. Joey offers to help Michael out by giving him some advice on how to become more popular. However, Joey's advice backfires, and Michael ends up getting into trouble with his teacher.

Joey's sister Gina, who has been absent from the show for some time, makes a surprise visit to Los Angeles. Gina is unhappy about Joey's living situation and decides to take matters into her own hands by finding Joey a new place to live.

Joey and his neighbors decide to throw a housewarming party to try and smooth things over. However, things take a turn for the worse when Joey's ex-girlfriend Alex shows up to the party with her new boyfriend. This leads to a series of events that leaves Joey with a decision to make about his future in Los Angeles.

Overall, Joey and the Moving In is a humorous episode that showcases the struggles of adapting to a new environment and making connections with new people. The episode touches on themes of friendship, family, and fitting in with new social groups. The show's comedic timing and strong performances by the cast make it an enjoyable and worthwhile watch for fans of the sitcom.