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iCarly contaminates One Direction, David Spade gets fired from 98 Degrees, and the New Kids of the Block endure flagrant sexual harassment on Fuller House... this week's trope is Boy Band Guest Stars!
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Fuller House S2 E10 \"New Kids in the House\"
Sabrina the Teenage Witch S2 E18 \"The Band Episode\"
Just Shoot Me S5 E2 \"A Night at the Plaza\"
iCarly S5 E2 \"iGo One Direction\"

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Fuller House S2 E10 \"New Kids in the House\"
Sabrina the Teenage Witch S2 E18 \"The Band Episode\"
Just Shoot Me S5 E2 \"A Night at the Plaza\"
iCarly S5 E2 \"iGo One Direction\"