iCupidis 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

Cast picture
- 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.
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.
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 Wallace and Marissa Benson.
- Second time Spencer lays on the table whilst sad, the first being iHeart Art from the old show.
Quotes
Related Cast Posts
Reception
International Premieres
Gallery
See photos of iCupid here.
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