My Sister Sam

My Sister Sam

My Sister Sam is an American situation comedy series that aired on CBS from October 1986 to April 1988. The series stars Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer.

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Seasons

1. Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

Air Date: 1986-10-06

Patti wants to invite a punk rock guy to Sam's important, conservative business party.

2. Patti's Party

Air Date: 1986-10-20

Sam reluctantly agrees to let Patti have a party for her and several of her friends.

3. Shooting Stars

Air Date: 1986-10-27

Sam shoots a stereo ad starring a rock star Patti will do anything to meet.

4. What Makes Samantha Run?

Air Date: 1986-11-03

Sam suffers her first failure as a photographer when she don't get a national magazine cover. Patti teaches her how to deal with her depression.... Jack teaches Patti spanish.

5. Roomies

Air Date: 1986-11-10

Sam fears that Patti's presence will ruin her first date with a new boyfriend.

6. The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

Air Date: 1986-11-24

Patti is upset when she finds out Sam invited their aunt to visit without consulting her.

7. Teacher's Pet

Air Date: 1986-12-01

Patti asks Sam to go to parents night to try to soften up her stern history professor.

8. Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

Air Date: 1986-12-08

When Patti goes on a dangerous crash starvation diet because she starts to think she's fat, it's up to Sam to save her.

9. Babes in the Woods

Air Date: 1986-12-15

Sam and Patti spend one weekend roughing it in their isolated cabin in the woods to help them decide whether to keep or sell it.

10. Jingle Bell Rock Bottom

Air Date: 1986-12-22

Sam takes Patti and her friends out on the town to show them the true meaning of Christmas.

11. Club Dread

Air Date: 1987-01-12

Sam has painful reminders of being a wallflower as a teenager when she decides to attend a '60s night dance party at Patti's school.

12. Anything for a Friend

Air Date: 1987-01-19

Jack winds up in jail after attending a protest. Meanwhile, Patti schemes to take advantage of one of her classmates.

13. Almost In-laws

Air Date: 1987-01-26

Sam's and Dixie's friendship is strained when Patti hooks up with Dixie's son.

14. Go Crazy

Air Date: 1987-02-02

When Patti's new headphones break, Sam tries to help her get a refund from the store.

15. Another Saturday Night

Air Date: 1987-02-09

Patti sets Sam up on a blind date, which throws a wedge into Sam's boyfriend's plans to have his own date with her.

16. Family Business

Air Date: 1987-02-16

Sam and Patti start up a family business making designer sheets.

17. Making Up Is Hard to Do

Air Date: 1987-02-23

When J.D.'s wife kicks him out of the house, Sam lets him stay with her and Patti.

18. If You Knew Susie

Air Date: 1987-03-02

Sam tries to alleviate Patti's depression by inviting her girlfriend to visit.

19. Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

Air Date: 1987-03-16

Sam agrees to lend 50 bucks to a down-on-his-luck stranger she meets in a coffee shop.

20. Exposed

Air Date: 1987-04-06

A film crew shooting a documentary on Sam's home and career life makes her feel exposed.

21. Campaign Contributions

Air Date: 1987-04-13

Sam takes it upon herself to volunteer as campaign manager for Patti, who's running for class treasurer.

22. Fog Bound

Air Date: 1987-05-04

While waiting at the airport, Sam and Patti flash back to the time they were reunited.

1. Goodbye, Steve

Air Date: 1987-10-03

Sam finds comfort in Jack after she is jilted by Steve.

2. And They Said It Would Never Last

Air Date: 1987-10-10

Just when things are getting hot between Sam and Jack, the relationship starts to cool down.

3. Deep Throat

Air Date: 1987-10-17

Sam has a tonsilectomy that leaves her unable to speak -- to the chagrin of Patti, who needs to talk to her.

4. Never a Bridesmaid

Air Date: 1987-10-24

As thanks for setting her up, Sam's best friend asks her to be the bridesmaid at her wedding.

5. Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz?

Air Date: 1987-10-31

It's not treats they're getting when Sam and Patti decide to go trick or treating at the home of a mysterious old woman.

6. Drive, She Said

Air Date: 1987-11-07

Sam teaches Patti how to drive, but wishes she hadn't when Patti doesn't call home after getting her license.

7. Revenge of the Russell Sisters

Air Date: 1988-03-15

Sam and Patti plot to get even with practical joker J.D by tricking him into thinking he could win a windfall in a cash giveaway contest.

8. Play It Again, Sam

Air Date: 1988-03-22

Sam decides to follow her dream of being a pianist.

9. Ol' Green Eyes Is Back

Air Date: 1988-03-29

Sam introduces her divorced girlfriend to Jack, but begins to regret it when the pair become closer than she had anticipated.

10. Life, Death, and Admiral Andy

Air Date: 1988-04-12

The clown host of a kid's show dies right before Sam's birthday.

11. It's My Party and I'll Kill If I Want To

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Sam throws a dinner party for an important client, but the chef is a no-show.

12. Good Neighbor Sam

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When Sam extends her home to a couple who helped her reclaim a stolen purse, the pair quickly become the guests that won't leave.

13. Patti, I Have a Feeling We're Not in Oregon Anymore

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Changes in Oregon State upset Sam.

14. The Art of Love

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Sam falls for a photographer she meets at an art museum.

15. Camp Burn-out

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Sam, Patti and Dixie go to a day spa.

16. Grand Prize

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Sam and Patti win the grand prize in a contest: a trailer.

17. Walk a While in My Shoes

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Sam and Patti play a role reversal game.

18. The Wrong Stuff

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Sam's and Patti's dates want to fly them to Mexico in a private jet, but a bad storm puts a damper on their plans.

19. The Thrill of Agony, the Victory of Defeat

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Sam goes out on a date with a former high school classmate who also happens to be a well-known baseball player.

20. The Good, the Bad and the Auditor

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Sam's worst nightmare comes true when she gets audited and the auditor wants to be her best friend.

21. Earthquake

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The gang are trapped in Sam's apartment when an earthquake hits San Francisco.

22. A Day in the Lives

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Patti goes to the prom with a date from hell. Meanwhile, Sam fantasizes that Jack is her husband.

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Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

1986-10-06

Episodes

44 (2 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast