This show and its tv movies could be so much better. The premise is great, the characters are likable- at least Freddie, Carly, and Spencer are, but Sam really needs to be toned down.
This is one of her worst "episodes," by which I meant **violent outbursts.** While Sam beats a dinosaur, FREDDIE is forced to rub ice on a grown male's bare belly- I enjoy awkward comedy enough to see a vague, twisted shade of humor, but I am also conscious enough to realize when it's inappropriate. This is NOT just a "humorous uncomfortable scenario" and should not be written into tween comedy. Kind of obvious why a tween should not be touching an grown man's bare ANYWHERE- whether he is a stranger or family- UNACCEPTABLE.
Other concerns are obnoxious, gross behavior- I was once a kid. I was both obnoxious and gross, and I enjoyed gross tv, and I know kids enjoy it as well, so I let this part slide- that's just normal good kid stuff.
My kids are under age ten, and my oldest two enjoy this show, but even they thought Sam's bullying behavior was over the top, and the first time they acknowledged it was when they saw iCarly Saves TV. Fortunately, my kids are pretty bright, and they have decided on their own that they don't care much for Sam. They loved the show in its beginning, but their interest has declined, and she is actually their least favorite part of the show.