11. Iwas A Pageant Girl -

When LeAnn comes to Seattle to compete for her 100th consecutive win, Sam—still harboring a grudge—convinces a reluctant Carly to enter the pageant to beat her. However, Sam soon discovers that her seven-year ban has officially expired. She enters the competition herself and ultimately wins first place with a high-energy tap-dancing routine, finally defeating LeAnn.

: The episode stars Miranda Cosgrove (Carly), Jennette McCurdy (Sam), Nathan Kress (Freddie), and Jerry Trainor (Spencer). 11. iWas a Pageant Girl

: Sam impresses the judges with a tap-dance performance, which serves as her "talent" portion of the competition. When LeAnn comes to Seattle to compete for

: It is widely regarded as one of the most memorable Sam-centric episodes, showcasing her hidden skills and backstory. : The episode stars Miranda Cosgrove (Carly), Jennette

" iWas a Pageant Girl " is the of the Nickelodeon series iCarly (also listed as Season 2, Episode 31 in some production orders). It originally aired on January 28, 2010. Plot Summary

In this episode, Sam Puckett reveals a surprising secret: she was a child beauty pageant contestant until she was banned for seven years after being accused of pushing her rival, , down the stairs.