iSaw Him First Review

iSaw Him First  #1 of Season 2 to air on YTV
Originally Aired: Sept 27, 2008 (1st), Filmed 4th (204)

Synopsis:  Carly and Sam both fall in love with Freddie's "nerd" friend Shane.  They decide to both date him but that goes wrong as they start getting angry with each other.  They make a bet that who ever Shane kisses first can date him, which sends them all on crazy stunts to get Shane to kiss them, including when Freddie helps Sam so he can have Carly to himself.  In the end Shane doesn't like their fighting over him and falls down the elevator shaft.  He ends up in the hospital where Carly kisses him and declares herself the winner.

Fun Facts:  
Although this episode aired first it was filmed after the 3 parter iGo to Japan.
Freddie's lower voice is immediately picked up on by Sam who asks him why and he says "I don't know..puberty".  However, in iGo to Japan no one seems to point out his voice is lower.  This could be because they KNEW they would air the Japan one after this episode.
Nathan Kress no longer requires the platform shoes he wore in season one, as he is now tall enough to match his co-stars and his voice has officially changed.
Carly wears another bikini in this episode which brings us to 3, whereas Sam has never worn a bikini.  It can be said with certainty that Jennette McCurdy's (Sam) growing chest line was hidden throughout the seasons by the wardrobe department until the last few seasons.
Shane is played by an actor who now appears on Nick's Big Time Rush.
This is the second thing to be shoved up noses, first Germy had nose plugs and now blueberries.
This is the first time Sam is seen playing her trombone, she took lessons according to iHatch Chicks.
Sam comments that she enjoys lips to lips and talks about kissing like she knows something, but in iKiss we find out she hasn't ever kissed anyone.
It's my opinion that based on frame by frame that Sam actually did see him first.
Two more idiot adults appear in this episode, the elevator guy and the doctor.
The elevator guy is NOT a dancer.  None of the moves he does are actual dance moves.
The kissing booth section is in the blooper reel.
Not many people are lined up for Sam's kissing booth.  Either she sprayed them all, or she scares them.
The shock pads would not do a good job on Sam without the gel you need to rub on them to conduct the current.
Shane and Carly and reading the exact same History text books used in iHave a Love Sick Teacher.
The hospital is named after Dan Schneider.
Apparently Shane has no parents, as THEY would be by his bedside and possibly sue the elevator guy for not having proper gates up.
The song played in the end credits is called Stay My Baby and is sung by Miranda Cosgrove.

Spencer Side Count:  Gets stuck in the elevator and then talks to the repair guy.  Makes toast using a mirror and tinfoil.

Penny Tee Count:  Electric Ham - worn by Freddie and a mystery shirt worn by Freddie in the end credits, but the writing is yellow and hard to read.

Review:  Too much webisode!  Not enough Freddie.  Yup, this doesn't usually lead to the best review from me.  However, we start to see Carly's inept flirting style which I so love.  I love her play "A Chance for Romance".  "Oh Bruno, thanks, you rock for saying that."  I also really enjoy Sam and Carly's back and forth jealous fights.  I don't like the elevator parts, kind of annoying.

Total Score: 3/5

iHave a Love Sick Teacher Review

iHave a Love Sick Teacher  #24 on YTV
Originally Aired:  July 25, 2008 (25th), Filmed 25th (125)
Last episode of Season 1!

Synopsis:  Carly gets in trouble when she "sasses" Miss Ackerman during class.  Spencer comes in to have a conference with her and they end up liking each other.  But this is NOT good for Spencer because she is PSYCHO!  After repeated crazy behaviour Spencer dumps her and she becomes evil again.  Luckily she is also an illegal song downloader so the iCarlys trap her into admitting on iCarly and she gets arrested.  Boo yah.

Fun Facts:  
Gibby appears again to help Sam bowl in the hallway
Freddie is revealed to study in the bathtub.
We meet another inept teacher - Miss Ackerman, who teaches History...sort of.  I object to these teachers cause I am a teacher and we aren't allowed to behave that way.  You can't give out physical punishments and you can't be so psychotic.  Otherwise we'd all do it!  Just kidding :)
Ashley Argota from another Nick show plays another student.
We get a sneak peek and how Spencer is as a big brother, cheering Carly up.
I'd date Spencer, he's cute.
This is the first person Spencer dates from Ridgeway, he also dates another staff member Jenna, later.
When Miss Ackerman tries to cut Spencer's hair it is paralleled when Lewbert's psycho ex tries to cut his by force in iFind Lewbert's Lost Love.
Teachers are NOT allowed to use cell phones to call their boyfriends during class.
They are also not allowed to take their classes ice skating spontaneously without field trip forms and permission.
Spencer is once again shown to be a good cook, he cooks many meals during the series.
Carly shows a tiny bit of jealousy when Freddie won't stop looking at Miss Ackerman.
iTunes sells songs at 1.99 in Canada which means she stole 1000 dollars of music.
Only time we see Spencer pump his guns with a barbell.  He does exercise in a later episode but only in 10 second intervals.
Spencer's two favourite animals are a panda and a pig.
Thank god the voters went with break up or that vote would have been bad news for Spencer.
The second plant that Miss Ackerman breaks is MUCH larger than the first one.
When the men come and arrest her, they wouldn't be allowed to do that in front of children.  The school would have a procedure for that.  And no class would be left unattended.

Spencer Side Count:  Dates the psycho teacher.

Penny Tee Count:  Parole Baby - worn by Carly.  Parole Baby was a phrase said by Sam's cousin in iStakeout.

Review:  I think Spencer is hilarious in this!  I love how he comforts Miss Ackerman with tricks he uses on Carly.  "Don't cry..blue skies".  Although I object to teachers constantly looking like psycho freaks, I do enjoy the pyscho dating of Miss Ackerman.  I do NOT agree with ripping apart stuffed animals.

Total Score: 4/5 - Cause I object to the inept psycho teacher references and stuffed animal tragedy.

iWin a Date Review

iWin a Date Review  #23 on YTV
Originally Aired:  July 25, 2008 (24th), Filmed 24th (124)

Synopsis:  Gibby is sad because he likes a girl named Shannon and she doesn't like him back.  So the iCarlys come up with a plan to host a dating game show and fix him up with Shannon!  But it backfires when Gibby (who does NOT pick up on hints) chooses Carly.  Carly is scared to go on the date with Gibby alone so she makes Freddie go with Shannon, and Sam with Ruben.  Carly, Sam and Freddie try to get Shannon to like Gibby but in the end Shannon runs off when Gibby dances shirtless on a table.
"I like to dance, with my shirt off!"

Fun Facts:  
Gibby's friend Ruben makes an appearance and is never seen again.
This is the first episode focused on Gibby.
Gibby returns and whips his shirt off again.
It looks like Spencer is wearing a wig for the entire episode, but something is WRONG with his hair.
Girly Cow is mentioned, this time on ice.
This is the second time a girl thinks Freddie is hot (last time was Val).
First time Spencer runs the camera and films iCarly.
Another goldfish is killed by Spencer.
Does anyone know what Ruben says?
Carly reveals that she rubbed lotion on Sam's mom at some point in time.
Again, what is wrong with Spencer's hair???  It just doesn't look real at all!
The Cheesecake Warehouse is a take off on the Cheesecake Factory which we don't have in Canada.  Although the huge salads and endless food reminds me of the Olive Garden.
Gibby's middle name is revealed to be Cornelius.  We know his first name is Orenthal from iStill Psycho so that is quite the name!
Who paid that bill at the end?  Cause it looks like everyone skipped and stuck the bill on Gibby.

Spencer Side Count:  Puts a profile on whynotdateme.com.  Spencer gets 9 responses but all of them are unexceptable!

Penny Tee Count:  Pump up the Fruit - worn by Spencer

Review:  I love Carly in this episode, especially when her voice is altered:  "Rap is tight yo!"  "Get up and go get a job you lazy SACK!".  Also love Shannon's hitting on Freddie all the time.  Carly's reactions to going on a date with Gibby:  "Cheesecake, and you...and me...and ooh."  "Just you and me alone at a table, for three hours...oooh."  Carly's reaction to Spencer's "right turn down lucky street".  Hilarious!  Freddie's "love face".  My fave episode of season one.

Total Score: 5/5

iFence Review

iFence  #22 on YTV
Originally Aired:  May 10, 2008 (22nd), Filmed 23rd (123)

Synopsis:  Freddie is tired of hanging with girls and so he learns to fence with Spencer.  However, Spencer challenges Freddie to a duel with Doug Toader.  They practice so much that Spencer misses a dinner with his annoying cousins and Carly gets very mad.  She bans him from fencing.  However, in her rage she also spills the beans to Mrs. Benson and she forbids Freddie from fencing by telling him a story about the fencing Bensons and how she was raised by obsessive fencers.  Carly eventually feels bad because Freddie really doesn't get enough guy time.  She convinces Mrs. Benson to let him fence and he does.  During the event Freddie gets knocked down and Mrs. Benson takes over proving her story about the Fencing Bensons was not made up.

Fun Facts:  
When Freddie says "Sam? Read a book?" - his voice is noticeably lower.
This is Sam and Freddie's second bet, the last one was the tattoo in iStakeout.
Sam has only ever read 3 books - All three Boogie Bears.
First time mention of Glitter Gloss and Build a Bra which are stores mentioned a lot in the series.
When Toader comes in, this is in the blooper reel because Jerry says his name wrong.
The Dorfmans are the only cousins of the Shays that ever show up in the series.
Toader shows up to fence but then leaves without fencing to get french toast.
Spencer scrubs his tongue after tasting the gross green goo just like he does in iPie when Trudy kisses him.
Peppy-Cola is mentioned again, this time when Freddie drinks two after his nap.
It's a good thing Freddie slices the banana cause the top of it is all mushy brown and gross.
David (the kid who rubs Sam's feet) asks for lotion, so did Spencer in iMust get more viewers when he is released from the handcuffs.
Freddie gets another tick bath.
First time we see Wendy ( a re-occuring character )
Miss Briggs is mentioned but not seen.
According to this episode Sam's mom drives a rusty old pick up, but in iMust have Locker 239 she drives a rusty blue station wagon.
This episode also proves my theory that Freddie doesn't have a father.  Even though Mrs. Benson is referred to as "Mrs." her maiden name is Benson, proven by the fact that her father's last name was Benson in the Fencin' Bensons.  I believe that she got sperm donated to have Freddie, as his last name is her maiden name.  Freddie has no father unless he finds his sperm donor.
Mrs. Benson brings along her huge First Aid container, seen in iCarly Saves TV.
The "usual" pay out for the bets Sam and Freddie apparently have frequently is putting water in the person's pants.  This is also in the blooper reel when it sprays by itself.

Spencer Side Count:  Teaches Freddie how to Fence.

Penny Tee Count:  Quirky Chowder - worn by Freddie.

Review:  I love this episode!  I happen to be a huge Freddie fan so I usually like shows centered around him.  This one shows the bond that Freddie needs between himself and a guy (Spencer).  It also gives us some background on the Bensons.  I also like the interaction between Carly and Freddie when she regrets getting him in trouble.  As always he is very forgiving, but he does owe her from the last episode!

Total Score: 5/5

iMight Switch Schools Review

iMight Switch Schools  #21 on YTV
Originally Aired:  April 26, 2008 (21st), Filmed 22nd (122)

Synopsis:  A private school tries to woo Carly to go to their school.  She considers going after having a few dreams about the news school.  Freddie and Carly come up with a plan to make the headmaster see Carly has not "Briarwood material".  They make all their friends come over to play mini golf during Carly's interview, which is moved to her house.  The headmaster is about to leave when Sam and Freddie confess but then gets chased out the door by their friends.  Carly stays at Ridgeway.

Fun Facts:  
The part where Carly puts her sweater over her head is on the blooper reel.
Also the part where Carly says "why is she here?" is on the blooper reel when she accidentally says "who is she?".
Gibby is BACK and this is the first time he rips his shirt off.
This is the second time something has been stuck down the drain, a golf ball and previously a baby chick.
Nathan Kress is noticeably taller in this episode.

Spencer Side Count:  Makes a mini golf course for a job.  This is Spencer's 3rd job, as he was hired for Toasty the Baker, the dentist sculpture and now this mini golf course.

Penny Tee Count:  Coffee Noodles - worn by Sam

Review:  I like this episode because it shows the relationship between Sam, Carly and Freddie and shows they really love her and want her to stay.  Sam and Freddie actually work together to keep Carly at Ridgeway.  Spencer is a good big brother by allowing Carly to make her own decisions.  I also like in the end that Sam and Freddie confess and Carly understands.  It's a good storyline with adults that are no totally stupid.   Sam - "Sup Peeloff!?"

Total Score: 4/5

iStakeout Review

iStakeout  #20 on YTV
Originally Aired:  April 5, 2008 (20th), Filmed 21st (121)

Synopsis:  Two cops see a suspect on iCarly they have been trying to catch.  Apparently he sells pirated DVDs.  They cops hang out in the loft for weeks and catch nothing.  So the iCarlys go on their own stakeout wearing crazy outfits to get intel.  What they find out is that the guy is selling pirate movies he makes with his friends.
Side Story:  Sam and Freddie make a bet, Freddie loses and has to get a tattoo on his arm of Sam's face.

Fun Facts:  
Idiot adults alert!  The two cops are very inept.
TWO of the penny-tee phrases come from this episode - Parole Baby and Church Pants.
Sam's cousin Annie is a tattoo artist.
Peppi Cola makes an appearance.
Mrs. Benson appears again and we learn that she and Freddie take synchronized swimming classes.  Complete with tiny red speedo.
The cap cam seen in the last episode is back!  (iGot Detention).
The Blix machine in the background is the pop that was used a lot on Zoey 101.
Scarlet's Web is the same a Charlotte's Web.
The man who plays the store clerk is from the 80s show Moonlighting.
Freddie's mom calls him Fredward for the first time.

Spencer Side Count:  Making Socko a birthday cake that is shaped like a giant sock.

Penny Tee Count:  Finally!!! - Ointment 500, worn by Carly.

Review:  Crazy Fruit DUDE!  This one is NOT one of my favourites.  I am not into the stupid adult theme which you have seen previously.  This one has once again a pair of idiot adults.  The saving grace of the episode is the side story of Sam's face tattoo on Freddy.  That is funny.  Spencer makes the cop thing funny, but the cops really annoy me.

Total Score: 3/5

iGot Detention Review

iGot Detention #19 on YTV
Originally Aired:  March 22, 2008 (19th), Filmed 16th (116)

Synopsis:  It's iCarly's 50th webshow SPECTACULAR!  BUT Sam goes and gets detention.  So Carly and Freddie try to get into detention.  Carly manages to score detention but Freddie doesn't so he has to hide in the closet.  They film the show during detention but then Mr. Howard catches them.  Eventually Principal Franklin shows up and gets mad at Mr. Howard and finished the show with the kids.

Fun Facts:  
Is this Mr. Howard's first appearance??? I'm not sure!  I don't remember him being there before this one.
Sam eats popcorn with the same amount of butter I like.
Schools don't give detention AT NIGHT or on Saturdays.  That is just weird.  No teacher gets paid to stay and watch kids after 3pm.
Also the school does not give 2 month paid vacations when you get hurt, you can't just up and leave your classroom.  You'd get fired.
Mr. Howard doesn't actually stay in the detention room, he watches the Geometry channel.
Gibby returns!  And also gets a Texas wedgie which apparently causes your undies to steam.
The microwave given to Principal Franklin in a previous episode shows up.
Things Carly and Freddie do to get detention:  stealing the stapler,  unscrewing a chair so that it falls apart, writing "Principal Franklin Sucks Eggs" on the office window, setting off the fire alarm, slamming a locker (which succeeds!), grabbing the principals phone and throwing it on the ground.
Skybucks is a take off of Starbucks.
Rip-off Rodney returns selling burritos in detention.
The cap cam returns in iStakeout.
We find out that Mr. Howard is married and hates his wife.  Mr. Howard appears in several episodes of the series.
The Hangman puzzle says - Mr. Howard eats pants.
The crazy beat box kid from iPilot returns to distract Mr. Howard.  I think it's quite obvious who that kid is even with the sack on his head.
Principal Franklin returns!  And this is his first episode on iCarly's webshow, he does another one in iHave My Principals.  In this one he reveals his daughters watch the show.
AT the end in the giant coffee cup, you will once again observe that Carly wears a bikini and Sam a one piece.
Also, I wouldn't want to drink the coffee that Spencer has been swimming in all day.

Spencer Side Count:  Builds the HUGE coffee cup to symbolize the largeness of some coffee cups.

Penny Tee Count:  NONE

Review:  Ka-kaa - Freddie falling off the ladder and then making the sad bird call, hilarious!  I also love the sound effect for the title of the song.  Mr. Howard is one of my favourites!  Never in his entire life has he eaten ONE pair of pants.  Also when he smells burritos....hilarious.  This one is pretty good! Although it has more webshow in it then I like, it is hilarious.

Total Score: 4/5