iCarly, "iRocked the Vote"

To start off, let me say that Nickelodeon’s iCarly is one of my favorite shows currently on TV. Yes, I’m totally out of the target audience (being a ripe old 27), but my wife and I totally get a kick out of watching this show. When nothing good is on, we bring up the trusty DVR and watch an episode of iCarly, constantly replaying our favorites. For those not hip with the show, here’s the basic rundown; Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) and her best friend Sam (Jennette McCurdy) run a popular web show out of Carly’s apartment in downtown Seattle. The show follows their adventures both on their internet show and during their daily lives. Other characters include their friend Freddie (Nathan Kress), who runs the technical aspects of their show, and Carly’s artistic brother Spencer (Jerry Trainer, of Drake & Josh).

“iRocked the Vote” is all about an American Idol spoof. David Archuleta makes a great cameo, appearing as the 1st place winner of the TV sensation “American Singer”. Obviously some writer is thinking what many other Americans are, that Archuleta should have won. Unfortunately for us viewers Archuleta doesn’t flex his golden pipes during the episode, surely due to record contract obligations, but he does make the episode fun to watch with his happy-go-lucky charm. 

The side story for this episode occurs around Carly’s older brother Spencer. Without a doubt, Spencer is most of the reason I watch this show. He constantly pulls laughs, whether it be through witty dialogue, great physical comedy, or goofy facial expressions. During this episode Spencer receives a letter from the video store, stating his movie rental is 10 years overdue, and he has no idea where the movie is. Spencer, who’s known for always telling the truth, learns the art of lying from Carly’s friend Sam. This story line was great, as I grew up being practically incapable of lying. I love when good television echoes my own life! In the end Spencer confidently approaches the video store clerk, attempts to lie, and in the end completely breaks down, confessing everything. Great comedy. 

If you haven’t seen Nickelodeon’s iCarly, I would highly recommend it. Good acting, cute story lines, and some great comedy make it another Nick classic. Check it out!