Zoey 101 is a American television show that aired from January 9, 2005 on Nickelodeon until May 2, 2008. It centers on the lifestyles of her friends along with teenager Zoey Brooks since they attend a boarding school in Southern California, Pacific Coast Academy. Dan Schneider Developed it. It was filmed at stages in Valencia, California, then at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California beginning in 3. This was nominated for a"Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Because it was taken on location in Malibu, zoey 101 has been the most expensive production for Nickelodeon show. It was Nickelodeon performance for a series premiere in nearly eight decades. Many critics have made negative comments regarding the series, its setting, and its own personalities.