Zoey 101

Zoey 101  is an American  television series  that ran from January 9, 2005, to May 2, 2008. It was created by  Dan Schneider, produced for  Nickelodeon  and syndicated worldwide. The show stars  Jamie Lynn Spears  as teenager Zoey Brooks. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University  in  Malibu, California, then at stages in  Valencia, California  beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program"  Emmy  in 2005. [1] Zoey 101  was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. [2]  It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere (live action or animation) in almost eight years. [2]  Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.