Sam & Cat Season 1 is a crossover spin-off of two hit Nickelodeon shows, iCarly and Victorious . Premiering in June 2013, it follows the unlikely friendship of the street-smart Sam Puckett and the eccentric, high-pitched Cat Valentine.

: The series kicks off with Sam moving to LA on her motorcycle and establishing her dynamic with Cat.

: Despite its ratings, production was reportedly troubled by behind-the-scenes tensions, which ultimately led to the show's cancellation after just one season.

After meeting in Los Angeles when Sam rescues Cat from a garbage truck, the two become roommates in Venice. To support themselves, they start a babysitting business, which leads to various chaotic adventures involving strange clients and recurring friends like Dice, Cat's neighbor, and Nona, Cat's grandmother.

: The show was an immediate success, leading Nickelodeon to double its initial order to 36 episodes for its first year.

: The duo tries to get a made-up word into the dictionary to win a bet.

: While popular with its target demographic, critics at Common Sense Media noted that some parents found the character dynamics lacked positive role models for younger viewers.