Xiao Zhan appears very late in Joy of Life season 1 — around episode 38 , and the season has 46 episodes total, so his screen time is limited.

Episode count

  • Joy of Life season 1: 46 episodes.
  • Xiao Zhan’s first appearance: around the end of episode 38.

What that means

He is not a main on-screen presence for most of the season, even though he is prominently associated with the show in some promotions and discussions.

Quick note

If you meant all seasons combined rather than season 1 only, the answer depends on which version or season list you’re using.