Nickelodeon's "iCarly" Will End in June After 5 Seasons

[JamesG]

Exclusive: "iCarly" Is Coming to an End, Cast to Film Together for Final Time in June
May 17, 2012
by Robyn Ross


After five seasons, Nickelodeon's hit series "iCarly" will be coming to an end, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. In June, the cast will come together for the last time to film a special iCarly television event that will air in November.

"Everyone at 'iCarly' has been like family to me for five years," creator and executive producer Dan Schneider told TVGuide.com. "When we film our very last scene, there will be a lot of crying, I know. But I also know that in television, you don't want to over-stay your welcome. I want to go out the way we are — on a creative high-note."





Debuting in 2007, the half-hour comedy catapulted the careers of stars Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy, who play two best friends with a popular webcast.

Along with their other best friend Gibby (Noah Munck), producer Freddie (Nathan Kress) and Carly's older brother (Jerry Trainor), the fivesome became famous for their hijinks and "random dancing."

"'iCarly' has been a definitional show for Nick with kid empowerment at its core and irreverent, smart humor that families around the world enjoy," Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon's president of development and original programming said. "With its classic sitcom format and beloved characters, iCarly will always have a home on Nickelodeon."







The show has featured many high-profile guest-stars over the years, including First Lady Michelle Obama, Jack Black, Jane Lynch, and the bands One Direction, Plain White T's and Good Charlotte.

The cast is currently filming an episode with Jimmy Fallon, who will play himself. In the upcoming episode titled 'iLove Jimmy Fallon', Carly and the gang dedicate a web show to the late-night host with spoofs of his popular skits.

Impressed by their parodies, Fallon invites the group to New York to perform in a special live edition of "Late Night", and in true "iCarly" fashion Gibby suffers a major wardrobe malfunction which means big trouble for the web show's future.







Although the show is coming to an end, many of the cast members will stay in the Nickelodeon family.

The network has green-lit a new live-action series from Schneider starring McCurdy and a new pilot starring Munck as part of an overall talent deal with the 16-year-old.

The network has also green-lit a pilot from producers Jay Kogen and Aaron Kaplan called "Wendell & Vinnie", which stars Trainor as a goofball uncle who becomes the guardian to his conservative 12-year-old genius nephew.

As for Cosgrove, she plans to attend USC in the fall.





"I hope 'iCarly's' legacy will be that it's a truly funny TV show that made people of all ages laugh, smile, and feel good," Schneider adds.

"To the 'iCarly' fans, I'd say, 'Thank you' a million times, for the love, support and true passion they've shown for 'iCarly'. It's the fans that made iCarly a huge hit, and invited us into their homes on a daily basis, to entertain then.

How do you say thank you to millions and millions of people all around the world, for bringing you into their homes every single day? It's amazing. I'd love to take each and every 'iCarly' fan out to dinner and give them a big ol' bear hug!"


After the season concludes in November, iCarly will continue to air on Nickelodeon.

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[Jericho-79]

I'm surprised iCarly didn't end a couple of years ago. Hannah Montana ended after three years.

[robyrob]

i think its a cute little show and Jerry Trainor cracks me up - everything he touches bursts into flames!

- its good that they are giving the show a proper sendoff and even better to hear that they are giving Noah Munck, Jerry Trainor, and the others projects to be in.

[Jericho-79]

From what I know, Jennette McCurdy will get her own show on Nick, and Miranda is going to college.

Funny how Miranda was the main star of iCarly and Jennette will be the one continuing her stardom.

[DisNickfan]

It will be sad to see the show end, but I will be looking forward to the new Jeanette show.

[comedyfreak]

It's going to be sad to see it end. Miranda and Jerry deserve a break they have been at it since Drake and Josh.

[D-Dey]

Originally Posted by Jericho-79

I'm surprised iCarly didn't end a couple of years ago. Hannah Montana ended after three years.

Five, actually... and four seasons. But even Miley Cyrus knew she couldn't continue the role forever.

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

It's going to be sad to see it end. Miranda and Jerry deserve a break they have been at it since Drake and Josh.

I'm pretty sure Jerry's getting a show of his own. He's supposed to be in a pilot co-starring Buddy Handleson, the kid who plays Henry Dillon on "Shake It Up!"

[comedyfreak]

Cool can't wait to check it out.

[Topanga96]

Originally Posted by Jericho-79

I'm surprised iCarly didn't end a couple of years ago. Hannah Montana ended after three years.

In my opinion, iCarly is a much better show than Hannah Montana ever was.

[MacLeaper]

Well, it had to happen sometime- and it is nice that they're giving it a proper ending. iCarly is a fun show- it makes me laugh.
But every time I see Dan Schneider name on these Nickelodeon shows I keep thinking of him as Dennis Blunden on "Head of the Class"- I loved that show as a kid- still like watching it now when I can find it airing somewhere. He's gone on to do a great job creating a lot of fun shows aimed at children and teenagers that everyone of any age can really enjoy.