iCupid is the 5th episode of Season 2 of iCarly (2021), and the 18th episode overall. It premiered on April 29, 2022.
Synopsis[]
"Carly hires a matchmaker to help Spencer find someone to settle down with, but when he falls for the matchmaker instead, Carly must convince her that Spencer is her type. Freddie is ready to move out on his own, but it won't be easy."
— Official Paramount+ Synopsis
Plot[]
McKenna is hired by Carly to help her brother Spencer in the love department. Carly is concerned that their bond has gotten in the way of Spencer putting himself out there — and McKenna agrees.[2]
Subplot[]
Guest Stars[]
- Rachel Bloom as McKenna Donatacci[1]
- Mary Scheer as Marissa Benson[1]
- Mia Serafino as Pearl Wallace[1]
Trivia[]
- It was filmed as the fourth episode but airs as the fifth.
- When Millicent complains about Pearl to Freddie, she references the late Princess Diana. This means that the British Royal Family exist in the iCarly universe.
Allusions[]
- Brother's Day is a play on Mother's/Father's Day as Spencer raised Carly.
- Also, the crossed part of "mother" notes that their mother has not been present.
- Spencer plays a rendition of Careless Whisper by George Michael and mentions the late singer by name.
Character Revelations[]
- Carly is allergic to brass.
- Mrs. Benson and Millicent do not like Pearl.
- Pearl eats bananas with the peel still on.
- Harper went to boarding school.
- Pearl is a vegetarian.
Goofs[]
Running Gags[]
- Mrs. Benson and Millicent constantly criticise Pearl.
- Harper fangirls over McKenna and is constantly quoting her.
- Mrs. Benson coddles Freddie, still seeing him as her little boy.
- Freddie's attempts to stand up to his mother and daughter fail each time.
Series Continuity[]
- Third appearance of both Pearl and Mrs. Benson.
- Second time Spencer lays on the table whilst sad, the first being iHeart Art from the old show.
Quotes[]
McKenna: Please welcome Harper. |
Millicent: We've done a deep dive on Pearl, and trust me, the world does not seem to be her "oyster." |
Related Cast Posts[]
Reception[]
International Premieres[]
Platform | Premiere date | Title |
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Paramount+ UK & Ireland
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July 18, 2022[3] | iCupid |
Gallery[]
See photos of iCupid here.
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