After actors Bell and Peck previously appeared in "The Amanda Show", Schneider decided to create "Drake & Josh" with them in starring roles. The series ran from January 11, 2004, to September 16, 2007, totaling 56 episodes and 4 seasons. It also had three TV films: "Drake & Josh Go Hollywood" (2006), (2007) and "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh" (2008). The series' opening theme song, "I Found a Way", is written by Drake Bell and Backhouse Mike and performed by Bell.