Dan Schnider, a renowned director behind some of Nickelodeon's most popular series like iCarly, Drake and Josh, Henry Danger, Sam and Cat, Zoey 101 and Victorious, has betrayed the trust of many young actors and fans who once trusted him. Behind the scenes, he is alleged to have committed heinous acts against those we entrusted him with—our children.

In June 2021, The New York Times reported that Nickelodeon's decision to sever ties with Schneider came after its parent company ViacomCBScompleted an internal investigation that found evidence of Schneider verbally abusing his colleagues. Some of his colleagues told the newspaper that they found him to be difficult to work with and "prone to tantrums and angry emails". The investigation did not find evidence of sexual misconduct.

When asked about the allegations, Schneider defended his work and said that if people found him to be hard to work with, it was because he maintained "high standards" as showrunner.

In August 2022, Insider reported several new allegations from former actors and employees, including accusations of gender discrimination and asking for "massages from adult female colleagues".

person "close to Schneider" said Schneider "regrets ever asking anyone [for a massage] and agrees it was not appropriate". Russell Hicks, a former executive at Nickelodeon, denied allegations of "sexualized" scenes in Schneider's shows and claimed that, "everyday on every set, were the parents and caregivers and their friends watching every single frame of footage and listening to every joke. Every single thing that Dan ever did on any of his shows was carefully scrutinized and approved".

The 2024 documentary miniseries Quiet on Setdiscussed Schneider's alleged toxic workplace behavior at Nickelodeon. He responded by apologizing for his treatment of colleagues, but denied other allegations regarding the sexualization of children in his past productions.

Schneider received support from former Nickelodeon star Madisyn Shipman, who shared that she had "nothing but positive things to say" about Schneider based on her experience on set.

In May 2024, Schneider filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Sony Pictures Television, and the series' directors, claiming the docuseries defamed him by falsely implying he sexually abused child actors he worked with.

In a statement, Schneider acknowledged "mistakes and poor judgment" exhibited during his time at Nickelodeon, and expressed that reactions to the series left him "no choice but to take legal action against the people behind it."

Schneider has also been accused of behaving inappropriately with some of the young actresses who appeared in shows he developed. Alexa Nikolas, who appeared in Zoey 101 for two seasons from 2004 to 2006, has said that, during her time on the show, she did "not feel safe" around Schneider, and that he had pressured her to wear revealing clothing and responded harshly to her complaints about the way her costar Jamie Lynn Spears treated her. Lori Beth Denberg, who appeared in All That from 1994 to 1998, accused Schneider of touching her inappropriately, showing her pornography, and attempting to initiate phone sex with her when she was 19.

Several brave individuals, such as Jennette McCurdy, Drake Bell, Amanda Bynes and Ariana Grande, have come forward with disturbing allegations of molestation and abuse by Schnider in the documentary called Quiet on Set. Despite these alarming claims, Dan Schnider has not yet been held accountable for his actions. Instead, he continues to walk free, leaving behind a cloud of trauma and unresolved justice in his wake for the victims he allegedly harmed.

This is by far one of the dumbest decisions a man could ever do after when did such unsafe practices as a director!

It's time for the entertainment industry, legal system, and society as a whole to stand firm against such abuses of power. We must send a strong message that no one, regardless of their fame or influence, is above the law.

We urge the authorities to open a formal investigation into these serious allegations and pursue legal action if warranted. It's critical for the healing of victims and essential for preventing similar abuses in the future that we act decisively.

It's time to protect our children and make their workplaces safe environments once again. By signing this petition, you are standing with the victims, standing for justice, and standing for a better future without abuse. Sign now to demand accountability and bring Dan Schnider to justice. Let’s fight for the saftey of child actors and make children’s television more entertaining.

Nickelodeon needs to think twice next time before hiring a director.