Sam Puckett

Samantha "Sam" Puckett (born April 17, 1994) is the co-host of iCarly and Carly's best friend. In the episode iTwins it is revealed that she has an identical twin sister, Melanie Puckett. Both were born on a city bus, due to the poor planning by their mother Pam Puckett. Sam is portrayed mainly by Jennette McCurdy as a teenager, Olivia Hosken at age eight, and Harley Graham at seven.

Characteristics
Samantha "Sam" Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) is Carly Shay's tomboy best friend and co-host of iCarly. She can be easily described as a tomboy, prone to aggression, pranking, among many other things. It is mentioned in the series that she has been arrested three times. In the episode "iWon't Cancel the Show", Sam gets arrested a fourth time after a man cut in front of her in a market, and she shoved a chili dog down his pants, only to find out he was the ambassador of Mexico and was senteced to jail for 7 days. The reasons for the other three arrests are not mentioned. Sam is also portrayed as gluttonous, with a particular love for meat (fried chicken, ham, bacon, steak, ribs and pork). She occasionally refers to herself as "Momma." Despite her laziness and unhealthy dietary predilections, Sam is shown as being physically fit and several episodes show her flipping over full grown men with ease. Sam lives at home with her mother (portrayed by Jane Lynch[1]), although she often stays with Carly, as she is dissatisfied with her home life. Her father has never been mentioned, much like Carly's mother. Her relationship with Freddie is seen as complex. Throughout the first season, the two show a strong dislike for each other and make no attempts to hide it. Despite this, she and Freddie have also kissed, but it is unknown if she liked it, which makes their relationship even more complex. Sam also tends to insult any other girl who has a crush on Freddie. Despite her short stature, Sam is shown to have a remarkable amount of strength and intimidation. She also has a rabid three-legged cat named "Frothy". It was revealed in "iTwins", that Sam has an identical twin sister, Melanie (also played by Jennette McCurdy), who is in personality Sam's polar opposite. She never gets into trouble, always looks clean, and doesn't fight. It is revealed in "iMeet Fred" that she has an Aunt Maggie. In "iWas a Pageant Girl", it is revealed that Sam used to compete in beauty pageants (and came second in 19 pageants) but got suspended for seven years due to her being suspected of pushing a candidate down a stage (Sam says she was framed). Sam pushes Carly into doing the pageant when she finds out her old rival is going for her 100th straight win. At the pageant Sam finds out she can compete because it has been seven and a half years since the ban. For the talent part Sam dances with her old coach and comes out with first place. In iGot a Hot Room Sam speaks fluent Italian. In "iHatch Chicks" she said she can play a trombone. In "iPity the Nevel" and other episodes, it is shown that Sam loves to dance. In "iGet Pranky", Sam reveals that she has a small crush on Spencer and that was what was keeping her from beating him up after numerous pranks performed on her, Freddie, Carly and Gibby although if she didn't she would have made sure he felt "momma's" wrath. The only episode Sam hasn't made an appearance on was iWon't Cancel the Show; it was explained that she was in juvie for 7 days. In reality, Jennette McCurdy was in the hospital during the taping of the episode.

Carly Shay


carly and sam meet in thier school (because sam try to steal carly's lunch) it only because of the tuna sandwich.

Regardless of one´s personal opinion, it's a fact that Sam and Carly can rely on each other when they are in serious need of help. Carly occasionally acts as a mother figure and is the only person who can control Sam's aggressive -and at times criminal- personality merely by talking to her. As evidenced in iChristmas, Sam would be in a juvenile detention center if she didn't have Carly as a moral support. In return, Sam protects Carly. In iMake Sam Girlier, she beats up a bully, Jocelyn, after seeing her push Carly down. Whereas Carly supports her friend more emotionally, she can look to Sam to physically have her back at all times (see: Cam Friendship).

Freddie Benson
The relationship of Sam and Freddie has developed a lot over the course of the show. At first, they were constantly teasing and insulting each other and Sam even suffered from "withdrawal symptoms" when she didn't insult him for half a week. She once paid $5 an insult to insult him eight times ($40 total). Later on, they grew to accept each other, although they kept up their mutual teasing. Over the second season, their relationship developed to a "frienemy" state. Although she still frequently teases him, she also knows she can rely on him when she needs help (see: Seddie Friendship).

In iKiss, she said she wouldn't stop pranking him, but would apologize every few years. Freddie approved of that (since he is used to Sam making his life miserable) and right afterwards, they shared a kiss (the first one for both of them). Freddie is also a possible love interest of Sam and most fans wish for them to get together, as they shown to secretly care for one anothers feelings. They are the most supported pairing of the show. (see: Seddie).

Spencer Shay
Spencer and Sam are very good friends, and whenever Carly isn't available, Sam enjoys hanging out with him. Occasionally, they seem as close as siblings, possibly making the Shay family a replacement for Sam's own dysfunctional one. It is revealed in iGet Pranky that Sam has a "little crush" on him. (see: Spam).

Boyfriends/Dates/Crushes
Frankie Murkin (2004; Ex-Boyfriend)

Mentioned in "iHate Sam's Boyfriend". He broke his leg when Sam pushed him out of a tree in fifth grade. Afterwards, according to Carly, he "rudely dumped her."

Freddie Benson (2005-present; Best friend/enemy, first kiss, possible crush)

Sam and Freddie have a strong love/hate relationship. They have developed a friendship throughout the series, but still tease and mess with each other. In iKiss, she and Freddie share their first kiss together, and Sam said that she would still mess with Freddie, but would apologize every once in a while. Freddie agreed with that, because he got used to Sam messing with him. '''(Also, see Seddie) '''

Buddy Hinton (2009?; fake first kiss)

Her first kiss was said to be with a boy named Buddy Hinton in a port-a-potty at a Cuttlefish concert in iKiss, but she didn't say how long ago it was. Sam said this to Carly but later admitted she was lying, and never kissed anyone before.

Eric Moseby (Noseby Moseby) (2007-2008; Ex-Boyfriend)

Mentioned in "iSaved Your Life." Sam originally didn't like Moseby and threatened him when he kept flirting with her. When he signed her up for the Bacons of the World Club, she thought she was in love with him, but found out she only loved the foreign bacon he got for her. For this reason, along with not actually liking him, she broke up with him.

Jonah (Feb. 2008; Ex-Boyfriend)

Carly hooked them up after she saw how much Sam liked him. When Jonah tried to kiss Carly, Sam found out and dumped him by "wedgie-bouncing" him live on iCarly.com for more than two hours (iHate Sam's Boyfriend).[]

Reuben (Jul. 2008; Date)

Although they never truly dated, in iWin a Date, Sam was forced to go on a triple date with Reuben to help Gibby impress the girl he liked, Shannon. Although Reuben liked her, Sam didn't return the affection, found him weird, and couldn't understand a word he said. She manages to drive him away upset by saying, "And I'm sitting here with an Australian Eskimo with ointment all over his bumbleberry!" According to one of Sam´s blogs at iCarly.com, "You´ve got ointment all over your bumbleberry!" means "You´re gross!"

Shane (Sept. 2008; Date)

She went out with him when Carly was also going out with him in iSaw Him First, which brought tension between the girls, as they couldn't decide who should date him. Sam acted that she had fainted so Shane could kiss her but the ampent failed with the nurse ampenting to give her an injection in her arm. They later vowed they wouldn't ever compete over a boy again, lest it ruin their friendship.

Pete (Apr. 2009; Crush, Date, Ex-Boyfriend)

In the episode entitled iMake Sam Girlier, she and Pete go on a few dates such as on his uncle boat and a walk in the park. Then, it is supposed that she broke up with him sometime before the next episode, although it never was shown on-screen.

Spencer Shay (Sept. 2010, Crush, friend)

Sam admits to having a "little crush" on him in iGet Pranky. (Also, see Spam)

Enemies

 * Ms.Briggs
 * Nevel Papperman
 * Mr. Howard (especially iHave My Principals)
 * Jocelyn (iMake Sam Girlier)
 * Missy (iReunite With Missy)
 * LeAnn Carter (iWas a Pageant Girl)
 * Wade Collins (iRocked the Vote)
 * Pam Puckett (sometimes)
 * The 4th Grade Kids (iSell Penny Tees)
 * Kyoko and Yuki (iGo to Japan)
 * Nora Dirshlitt (iPsycho)

Trivia

 * Except for the initial iCarly Wiki page everyone comes to (191,000 visits), 'Sam Puckett' is the Most Visited Page on this wiki with over 122,000 visits
 * Sam has cried three times in the series: In iDon't Want to Fight, iOwe You, and in iQuit iCarly.