User:WhatGuy/iCarly season 3

WhatGuy/iCarly
Season 3
No. of episodes	20
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon
Original release	September 12, 2009 – June 26, 2010
Season chronology

The third season of iCarly started broadcasting on September 12, 2009 and ended on June 26, 2010.

Cast

• Miranda Cosgrove as Carly Shay
• Jennette McCurdy as Sam Puckett
• Nathan Kress as Freddie Benson
• Jerry Trainor as Spencer Shay

Episodes

• All season 3 production codes will begin with the number 2; due to season 2 being split in half after 45 episodes were ordered.
• Jennette McCurdy was absent for one episode due to her being in the hospital.

Series #	Season #	Episode title	Director	Writer(s)	Original air date	Production code
51	1	"iThink They Kissed"	Adam Weissman	Steve Holland	September 12, 2009 (2009-09-12)	227
On iCarly, Sam's tooth falls out, leading Carly to take Sam to the dentist. When the doctor gives Sam laughing gas, Sam accidentally reveals that she and Freddie shared a secret kiss with each other. And what's funny or worse is when Spencer teaches an art class in a prison with actual prisoners being watched by the cops. In the end, the prisoners escape and the iCarly gang are duct-taped onto chairs by them. Viewers: The season premiere was viewed by an average of 7.564 million viewers.
52	2	"iCook"	Roger Christiansen	Dan Schneider	September 19, 2009 (2009-09-19)	228
On iCarly, Sam and Freddie show their viewers how to make "Spaghetti Tacos". Food TV calls to invite them to be interviewed. During the interview, TV chef Ricky Flame comes in and challenges them to a "Food Fight," competing over who can make the best Spaghetti Tacos. When the iCarly gang wins, Ricky is crushed, and quits cooking forever. Spencer has a vision of the future, that he will hug a character (Nug Nug) from Galaxy Wars when he is shocked by Sam's new 100-volt locker security system, and goes to great measures to make sure it comes true. The iCarly gang try to console Ricky, after he lost on Food TV, by tempting him with cooking, but in his depressed stage, his head falls in the salad. Later, he sends them a video, telling them to meet him at the wrestling ring. When they get there, Ricky is wrestling little kids because he figured out that he doesn't like to cook, but he likes to win, and when he's fighting kids, there's no way he can lose. After the gang learns of his true greedy nature and Ricky harasses Carly by wrestling and pinning her down, Sam brings him down, asks for steak and the show ends Viewers: "iCook" was watched by an average of 3.766 million viewers.
53	3	"iSpeed Date"	Russ Reinsel	Andrew Hill Newman	September 26, 2009 (2009-09-26)	230
When Carly has trouble finding a date to a dance, Sam hatches a plan to get her a date. During iCarly, Sam ties Carly to a chair (and duct tapes her mouth shut) to invite Seattle-area boys to apply to be her date. When the gang is overwhelmed by the amount of boys who show up, they hold a speed-dating session. Carly convinces Sam to ask Gibby to the dance since no one else did, but Sam becomes enraged when Gibby turns her down because he has a girlfriend named Tasha . Meanwhile, Spencer tries to lose weight with the help of a mobile phone application. Viewers: "iSpeed Date" brought an average of 4.656 million viewers. Guest Stars: Skyler Day as Magic Malika, Emily Ratajkowski as Tasha
54	4	"iCarly Awards"	Steve Hoefer	Andrew Hill Newman	October 3, 2009 (2009-10-03)	223
Carly, Sam and Freddie present the iCarly Awards for best user-generated content; Spencer enlists the emergency labor of European swimsuit models to make the statuettes for the iCarly awards. The models' photographer demands that Spencer release them, but Spencer then hogties the photographer, stranded outside the apartment door. Viewers: "iCarly Awards" brought an average of 4.388 million viewers.
55	5	"iHave My Principals"	David Kendall	Matt Fleckenstein	October 17, 2009 (2009-10-17)	229
Principal Franklin is fired after appearing as a guest on iCarly and is replaced by Lucas David Howard and Francine Briggs as the co-principals. The changes they make then cause big problems to the whole school, such as excessively punishing students and having a strict dress code. Spencer hires a rodeo coach for Bull Riding Lessons, but sits on Spencer. In the end, Carly, Sam, and Freddie's scheme to get Principal Franklin his job back with the help from the other students work. Viewers: "iHave My Principals" brought 4.672 million viewers. Guest Stars: Weston Blakesley as Superintendent Gorman, Muse Watson as Bucky
56	6	"iFind Lewbert's Lost Love"	David Kendall	Matt Fleckenstein	November 14, 2009 (2009-11-14)	236
When Sam pilfers a box of Lewbert's "deeply personal items", the kids discover he once had a happy life with a woman named Marta. Since he seemed happier with Marta, they decide to track her down and reunite the two. Meanwhile, Spencer is partnered with Chuck to track down a burglar who has been stealing television remotes throughout the complex. Marta and Lewbert reunite but little did the kids know, Marta is a domineering psychopath who spawned Lewbert's misfortune and his wart. In the end, Spencer discovers Chuck was stealing the remotes and calls the police, but Lewbert takes the blame so he can be locked up away from Marta. Viewers: "iFind Lewbert's Lost Love" has an average viewers of 5.036 million viewers. Note: In the beginning of the episode, Carly and Sam are seen singing a "I'm a Number One" by Ginger Fox, which was featured in "iFix a Popstar," even though the episode did not premiere until later in the season. Guest Stars: Ryan Ochoa as Chuck, Kit Pongetti as Marta
57	7	"iMove Out"	Steve Hoefer	Arthur Gradstein	November 28, 2009 (2009-11-28)	241
After Mrs. Benson pushes Freddie too far by making Freddie eat asparagus while doing iCarly, showing people at school his baby pictures, and vacuuming his ear while he was sleeping, Freddie gets upset, moves out and gets his own apartment on the top floor of Bushwell Plaza. In the meanwhile, Carly, Sam, and Freddie start a pet photography business, only to see their studio destroyed by a snooty competing pet photography business owners Stewart Butler and Ollie Paisley. In the end, Marissa realizes she needs Freddie, begging him to return; Freddie makes her promise not to embarrass him in public ever again. Viewers: The original broadcast of "iMove Out" brought an average of 5.669 million viewers.
58–59	8–9	"iQuit iCarly"	Steve Hoefer	Dan Schneider	December 5, 2009 (2009-12-05)	233-234
The iCarly gang meets Fleck and Dave, the two kids who run the "Fleck and Dave Show." But they show their "difficulties" when Carly and Sam arrives. They get compared, Dave to Carly, and Fleck to Sam. In the meantime, Spencer tries to win a boat and becomes obsessed with the contest. During the arguement, Carly and Sam are outside the window washer's platform without harnesses and nearly cost them their lives. In the end, the Four, together, make a film called "The Blowing." Viewers: 8.8 million total viewers , surpassing last season's top-rated episode, "iFight Shelby Marx." Note: "iQuit iCarly" is the fourth hour-long iCarly Movie as first announced, and is also shown in two parts ("iDiscover Fleck and Dave" and "iSplit Up").
60	10	"iSaved Your Life"	Larry LaFond	Eric Goldberg Peter Tibbals	January 18, 2010 (2010-01-18)	232
Carly, Sam, & Freddie go out to film iCarly, using Carly dressed as a bunny on the street. She is offering to brush people's teeth for $1 as part of an "Fan Dare" segment. Then, as they cross the street, Carly doesn't notice a taco truck turning the corner. However, Freddie notices the truck and pushes Carly out of the way, causing him to have moderate to major injuries, but he saved Carly's life. Sam and Spencer fight in an intense game of assassin. Then, Carly develops a crush on Freddie, and after she kisses him, they begin dating. But Sam tells Freddie that Carly likes him for his actions, and not himself. The two decide not to take the relationship any further until the whole "hero" thing wears off, and if Carly still feels attracted to him, they'll try the relationship again. Viewers: This episode premiered to 11.2 million viewers, making it the highest rated live action telecast in Nickelodeon history, as well as the #1 telecast of all TV (cable and broadcast) that night. It scored a 2.0 rating for adults 18-49, a series high. It is also the highest rated iCarly episode ever. On February 12th and 13th, Nick aired an extended version of the episode, which includes seven minutes of scenes cut from the original episode.
61	11	"iWas a Pageant Girl"	Adam Weissman	Andrew Hill Newman	January 29, 2010 (2010-01-29)	237
Sam admits to her friends that she was a former child beauty pageant contestant and was suspended due to her being suspected of pushing a candidate down a stage, but was being framed, then convinces Carly into competing against her old rival. Spencer and Freddie find a card game that chases their dates away. Eventually though, when Sam learns she can enter the pageant (because she was suspended for 7 years, which was 7 and a half years ago), she enters again, hoping to defeat her arch-rival. Sam actually gets her wish, because she won the pageant. Note: After Sam leaves the stage, Quinn Pensky from Zoey 101 is heard. Viewers: The original broadcast of "iWas a Pageant Girl" brought an average of 5.2 million viewers; was the #1 basic cable telecast overall, and was #1 among Adults 18-49 in its time period in basic cable with a 1.1 rating. Guest Stars: Gilland Jones as LeAnne Carter
62	12	"iEnrage Gibby"	Jonathan Goldstein	Jake Farrow	February 5, 2010 (2010-02-05)	235
While Freddie helps Gibby's girlfriend Tasha find a gift for his birthday party in the iCarly studio, Tasha accidentally falls on Freddie when Gibby walks in and thinks Freddie "macked on" Tasha, so he challenges Freddie to a fight on iCarly. Freddie learns that Gibby is an amazing kickboxer and is being trained by Sam. Spencer is mistakenly reported dead because of natural causes, so he capitalizes on the opportunity to sell his art for more money than if he was living. But then he realizes he doesn't want to be dead anymore because its boring sitting in the house for one week so he tries to tell people he's alive. In the end, Freddie shows Gibby a webcam video (that has been watching some bread with one that has jelly and the other is peanut butter) that has been sitting there for one week, and it caught the video of Tasha actually falling on Freddie. Gibby sees it and after he does, he apologizes to Freddie. Gibby says, "I feel like turd." Soon after, they become friends again. Viewers: The original broadcast of "iEnrage Gibby" brought an average of 4.8 million viewers; was the #1 basic cable telecast overall, and was #1 among Adults 18-49 in its time period in basic cable with a 0.9 rating. Guest Stars: Emily Ratajkowski as Tasha, and Deena Dill as Charlotte (Gibby's mother)
63	13	"iSpace Out"	Russ Reinsel	Jake Farrow	March 5, 2010 (2010-03-05)	239
A billionaire asks Carly, Sam, & Freddie to put on the first live web show from outer space. So, they're able to undergo tests for space travel, competing against the web show called "Exercise Rocks." During Then, Spencer is bothered by a mysterious little girl who follows him through the whole apartment. And in the end, the little girl does the same to Carly, but only exits. Viewers: The premiere broadcast of "iSpace Out" brought an average of 5.339 million viewers, and was the #4 basic cable telecast for the week, but again #1 on basic cable for the evening. It was also #1 in the Adults 18-49 demographic with a 1.1 rating. Note: The "iSpace Out" DVD will be released on August 31, 2010. It will inclue 6 episodes plus bonus iCarly trivia and a bonus Victorious episode.
64	14	"iFix a Popstar"	Steve Hoefer	Matt Fleckenstein	March 19, 2010 (2010-03-19)	231
Carly, Sam and Freddie are shocked when they find out that they have to rehearse with Ginger Fox, a talentless, shrewish popstar. And things become a disaster when Ginger hasn't had a rehearsal in 7 years in her age 26. Spencer begins dating Charlotte, Gibby's mother, but has difficulty kissing her when he realizes she looks too much like Gibby, but Charlotte says Spencer looks too much like Carly. When they start kissing, Spencer sees Gibby's face, and Charlotte sees Carly's face. Viewers: The premiere broadcast of "iFix a Popstar" brought an average of 3.831 million viewers, and was the 18th basic cable telecast for the week, but again #1 on basic cable for the evening. Guest Stars: Betsy Rue as Ginger Fox, and Deena Dill as Charlotte (Gibby's mother)
65	15	"iBloop"	Steve Hoefer	Dan Schneider	April 17, 2010	245
Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor (as themselves) introduce bloopers and outtakes ever since the series began. These include Jerry messing up his lines, Nathan (as himself) messing up his lines, and Jennette (as herself) messing up her lines. Viewers: The premiere broadcast of "iBloop" brought an average of 4.3 million viewers, and again was #1 on basic cable for the evening. Note: Some bloopers that were featured are from future episodes. Drake Bell was seen in a blooper.
66	16	"iWon't Cancel The Show"	Steve Hoefer	Eric Goldberg Peter Tibbals	May 1, 2010	238
Freddie learns that Sam is in juvie, and will not get out in time to do iCarly. Carly is determined not to cancel the show since her father will be watching, so she asks Spencer to fill in, which will prove difficult since he has a date that same night. Absent: Jennette McCurdy as Sam Puckett. This is the first time that any of the iCarly cast members were absent in an episode. McCurdy was in the hospital during the week of taping. Viewers 4.9 Million viewers Guest Stars: Amie Farrell as Candace
67	17	"iBelieve in Bigfoot"	Steve Hoefer	Dan Schneider	May 8, 2010	240
Carly tries to prove there's a Bigfoot creature, a legendary creature claimed to have been seen by many people out there in the Pacific Northwest, after bigfoot fever hits Seattle . Meanwhile, Spencer is trying to prove that a "Beavecoon", a combination of a beaver's head and a raccoons body, exists. Note: Supervising producer Robin Weiner's name is used to name the hot dog store that Sam wanted to visit, ie Robin's Weiners. Ryan Seacrest and David Schwimmer are also mentioned. Viewers: 4.4 Million viewers
68–69	18–19	"iPsycho"	Steve Hoefer	Dan Schneider Ben Huebscher	June 4, 2010	243-244
Carly, Sam and Freddie try to cheer up a lonely fan named Nora on her sweet-sixteen birthday, but they wind up as hostages in her house. Carly, Sam, and Freddie try everything they can to get out of the recording room, but fail. Then, they devise a coded SOS message and get it to Gibby, who's doing home repairs for Spencer in exchange for setting up a camp in the loft. Special Guest Star: Daniella Monet (from Victorious) as Popular girl Guest Stars: Ethan Munck as Guppy (Gibby's little brother), Danielle Morrow as Nora and Deena Dill as Charlotte (Gibby and Guppy's mother). Note: This can be shown as a two part episode, iCelebrate (part 1) iSOS (iCelebrate part 2). Viewers: 7.52 Million viewers, making it the most watched entertainment broadcast on cable this quarter, basically matching this year's Kids' Choice Awards. Across most kid and teen demos, the performance of "iPsycho" was the highest rated telecast of the year of any telecast (broadcast or cable), with the exception of "iSaved Your Life" and the 2010 Super Bowl."iPsycho" nearly quadrupled the ratings of Nickelodeon's direct competition.
70	20	"iBeat The Heat"	Steve Hoefer	Steve Holland	June 26, 2010	242
After a power outage, everybody in the hotel goes to the Shay's apartment for Spencer's Norwegian air conditioning. Freddie meets a girl named Sabrina he talked to online and finds out she is taller than he expected. Carly has a project she is working on for school and Sabrina accidentally destroys it. Guest stars: Ryan Ochoa as Chuck, Drew Roy as Griffin Notes: This episode aired as part of Nickelodeon's "Hottest Night on Nick" lineup, featuring summer-themed episodes of Nickelodeon's sitcoms, and also featured new episodes of Big Time Rush, Victorious and True Jackson, VP. This episode was originally broadcast on the 18th birthday of Jennette McCurdy (Sam Puckett). Also guest stars in this episode also appeared in previous episodes in iCarly. Viewers: 3.184 Million viewers