The 2008 television movie serves as the narrative finale to the beloved Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh . Directed by Michael Grossman and written by series creator Dan Schneider , the film premiered on December 5, 2008. It holds a significant place in cable television history, ranking as the third most-viewed TV movie on cable at the time, behind only High School Musical 2 and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie . Plot Summary and Themes
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The story begins with Drake Parker (Drake Bell) making a rash promise to a young girl named Mary Alice (Bailee Madison) to give her and her foster family the "best Christmas ever". This promise becomes high-stakes after a series of chaotic misunderstandings—including a disastrous rooftop party at the Premiere theater—leads to the arrest of both Drake and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck). A judge offers them a deal: if they fulfill the promise to Mary Alice, their charges will be dropped; if even one family member says they didn't have the best Christmas, the brothers face prison time. The 2008 television movie serves as the narrative