Ep 2. iSam's Mom

In iCarly season 4 episode 2, titled "iSam's Mom," Carly, Sam, and Freddie try to help Sam's mother, Pam, who has recently been released from prison. When Sam finds out that her mom is coming to visit her in Seattle, she becomes worried about how her friends will react to her mother, who has a troubled past.

Pam's arrival creates a lot of tension as she and Sam have a tumultuous relationship, with Pam often neglecting and mistreating her daughter. Sam is initially hostile towards her mother but agrees to spend time with her after Carly and Freddie persuade her. The trio tries to help Pam get back on her feet and find a job in Seattle.

Freddie encourages Pam to try her hand at acting and sets up an audition with a director he knows. Things do not go well at the audition, and Pam lashes out at Freddie, leading to a rift between Sam and him. Meanwhile, Carly and Sam try to bond with Pam by taking her to their favorite soup restaurant. However, things go awry when Pam steals the soup ladle and causes a scene, getting both herself and the girls banned from the restaurant.

To make up for his mistake, Freddie arranges for another audition for Pam, which goes much better this time, and she lands a job as a background actor in a movie being shot in Seattle. Sam and Pam also have a heart-to-heart conversation, which results in the two of them reconciling. The episode ends on a positive note, with Sam and her mother hugging it out and promising to stay in touch.

Overall, "iSam's Mom" is a heartwarming episode that explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter who have had a challenging past. The episode deals with themes like forgiveness, redemption, and second chances, with the characters learning that it is possible to move on from past mistakes and work towards a better future. The episode also touches on the importance of friendship, as Carly and Freddie rally around Sam and her family in their time of need.