iCarly Timeline ( Real )

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September 8, 2007

iCarly Premieres on Nickelodeon

The television show iCarly officially premiered on Nickelodeon, introducing viewers to Carly Shay and her webshow adventures.

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September 27, 2008

iCarly Season 2 Premiere

The second season of iCarly debuted, continuing the story of Carly, Sam, and Freddie.

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February 14, 2009

iCarly Season 3 Premiere

The third season of iCarly premiered, gaining further popularity among teens.

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September 19, 2009

iCarly Season 4 Debuts

The fourth season of iCarly aired, progressing the characters' stories.

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June 26, 2010

iCarly Season 5 Premiere

The fifth season of iCarly began, continuing the successful teen sitcom.

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November 23, 2012

Original iCarly Series Finale

The original series finale of iCarly aired, concluding the initial run of the show.

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December 10, 2020

iCarly Revival Announced

A revival of iCarly was officially announced, bringing back the original cast for a new series.

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June 17, 2021

iCarly Revival Premieres on Paramount+

The iCarly revival series premiered on the streaming service Paramount+, reintroducing the show to a new generation.

iCarly Timeline ( Fictional )

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Spring 2007

Launch of iCarly Web Show

Carly Shay, Sam Puckett, and Freddie Benson launch the iCarly web show broadcast from Carly's apartment, marking the beginning of their online fame.

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Summer 2007

Gibby Joins the Web Show

Gibby Gibson becomes a recurring contributor and later a regular on the iCarly web show, adding comedic and unique elements to the broadcasts.

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Early 2007

Carly Meets Spencer Shay

Introduction of Spencer Shay as Carly's older brother and guardian after their parents move overseas.

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Before Show Start, 2007

Charlie Dies and Carly Becomes Guardian

Carly's parents leave for a trip overseas, and Spencer becomes her legal guardian.

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Late 2007

iCarly Special: iFight Shelby Marx

Carly and her friends face an intense rival Shelby Marx in a fight, which becomes an important episode highlighting friendship and rivalry.

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2007-2008

Freddie Develops Feelings for Carly

Freddie Benson, the technical producer and cameraman, develops a crush on Carly Shay, which continues throughout the series.

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2008

iCarly Goes to the iWEAR Conference

The iCarly cast attends the iWEAR conference, expanding their web show's exposure and reach.

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2009

Sam and Freddie's On-Off Relationship Begins

Sam Puckett and Freddie Benson start developing a complicated, on-again, off-again romantic relationship.

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2010

iCarly Cancels the Show Temporarily

Due to various conflicts and challenges, the iCarly web show experiences a temporary hiatus.

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2012

iCarly Finale: Show Ends

The original iCarly series concludes with the final episode, wrapping up major storylines and character arcs.