Sam & Cat

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Sam & Cat is an American teen sitcom that airs on Nickelodeon. It is a short lived crossover spin-off of both iCarly and Victorious, starring Jennette McCurdy as Sam Puckett (from iCarly) and Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine (from Victorious). The series follows the two girls as they buddy up as roommates and start a babysitting business to fund their adventures. The series premiered on June 8, 2013 and ended on June 24, 2014 after 35 episodes. It has also been said by the staff themselves that the series is non-canon, which could explain why the iCarly and Victorious characters didn't recognize each other from the crossover episode. 
==Production==
On August 3, 2012, Nickelodeon announced that Dan Schneider, the creator of iCarly and Victorious, would be making a pilot for a spin off of both shows called Sam & Cat. The pilot was ordered in August 2012. The series was picked up for 20 episodes on November 29, 2012, with the show planned to premiere in 2013. The series began production in January 2013.
==Plot==
Since Carly moved to Italy with her father, Sam has been traveling on her motorcycle but she somehow ends up saving a girl getting crushed by a garbage truck who turns out to be Cat (apparently ignoring the events of the earlier crossover, "iParty with Victorious"). Sam is then welcome into Cat's home for saving her and the two become friends. But since Cat's grandmother, Nona moved out of her house to go live in a retirement home. After realizing that Nona was a babysitter, Sam & Cat decide to open a babysitting business for income and Sam decides to move in with Cat.
==Episodes==
==Cast==
Cast 	Characters 	Year 	Season
Cast 	Characters 	Year 	1
Jennette McCurdy	Sam Puckett 	2013-2014	
Ariana Grande 	Cat Valentine	2013-2014	
Cameron Ocasio 	Dice Corleone	2013-2014	
Character	Character	Character	Character
 	Present 	 	Absent
==Reception==
Sam & Cat received mixed reviews from fans and critics. While many fans were happy to see the characters together again, they have also said this series was a waste of time and could've been great for a new season of Victorious, since it never had a proper finale like iCarly. It was also criticized for having many continuity problems, although this criticism could be voided since the series is said to be non-canon.
==Release==
It was announced in January 2013 that Dan Schneider was aiming for March 23, 2013, along with the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards, as the premiere date for the show. However, on February 26, 2013, Nickelodeon announced at their Upfront event that Sam & Cat would make its debut in the fall. It was eventually decided for the series premiere June 8th, the same day as National Best Friends Day.
On July 13, 2014, Nickelodeon confirmed that the series was cancelled due to a multitude of issues. The same day, Ariana Grande posted a message on Facebook addressing the cancellation.Ariana Grande's message to her fans about the cancellation
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