: The first holiday special of the series.
The first season of the original series premiered on September 8, 2007 , and concluded on July 25, 2008. It introduces 13-year-old Carly Shay, who creates a popular web show with her friends Sam Puckett and Freddie Benson after a video of them accidentally goes viral. Key Season 1 Highlights
: A pivotal episode where Carly faces a custody battle between Spencer and her grandfather.
Critics from DVD Talk praised the season for Miranda Cosgrove's "believably sweet teen awkwardness" and Jerry Trainor’s comedic timing. On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds a high audience score of 81%, reflecting its status as a cultural touchstone for many who grew up with it.