I'M a USA Bae

i’M a USA Bae is the 8th episode of Season 2 of iCarly (2021), and the 21st episode overall. It premiered on May 20, 2022.

Plot
Carly gets the collab of a lifetime when a USA Bae Doll is to be made in her image. But when the popular “Influencer” doll is nothing like her, Carly must decide what message she wants to send to her fans.

Subplot
Spencer enlists a pet monkey to help Freddie fix his relationship troubles.

Guest Stars

 * Josh Peck as Paul Denham
 * Mia Serafino as Pearl Wallace
 * Kevin Miles as Byron
 * Madelyn Skyler as Rose

Trivia

 * Emily Ratajkowski who played Gibby's girlfriend Tasha in the old show is mentioned, who wrote a book.
 * USA Bae's is a parody of American Girl dolls.
 * Info from live tweeting:
 * The quote: "She's named after a plant from the Batculor" is a joke writen by one of Clay Lapari's friends.
 * Scully the monkey is actually portrayed by a female monkey, named Chystal.
 * Scully was originally going to be an ostrich as a call back to the original show until it was changed.
 * There were alternate versions of dialogue from the doll that were cut.
 * There was going to be a third storyline where Millicent is haunted by one of the dolls but there wasn't enough room for the storyline.
 * Soccer Mary Bae was named for and modeled after Clay Lapari's daughter and Scully was named after his son.
 * Carly and Freddie break the fourth wall when he asks "Why do so many shows start with people sitting on the couch talking?" and she replies with "I think it's just a nice way to ease into the episode".

Character Revelations

 * Pearl's lucky number is 3.
 * Pearl is the youngest of 11 children.
 * Paul’s surname is Denham.

Running Gags

 * Sully the monkey slapping people whenever they call him cute.

Series Continuity

 * Second and final appearance of Paul in the season.
 * Fifth appearance of Pearl.
 * Freddie got Millicent a USA Bae doll in iFauxpologize.
 * Third episode title with "i'M" after i'M Cursed and i'M Wild and Crazy.

Credits to

 * a USA Bae iCarly Wiki on Fandom