My Sister Sam

My Sister Sam

Canceled First aired 06/Oct/1986 United States English 2 season(s) 44 episode(s)

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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Season 2 · Season 2

22 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Oct/1987

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S2E22

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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S2E21

Earthquake

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

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S2E20

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.

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S2E19

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.

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S2E18

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.

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S2E17

Walk a While in My Shoes

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Sam and Patti play a role reversal game.

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S2E16

Grand Prize

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

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S2E15

Camp Burn-out

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Sam, Patti and Dixie go to a day spa.

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S2E14

The Art of Love

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

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S2E13

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

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Changes in Oregon State upset Sam.

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S2E12

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.

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S2E11

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.

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S2E10

Life, Death, and Admiral Andy

Air date: 12/Apr/1988 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S2E9

Ol' Green Eyes Is Back

Air date: 29/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S2E8

Play It Again, Sam

Air date: 22/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

Sam decides to follow her dream of being a pianist.

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S2E7

Revenge of the Russell Sisters

Air date: 15/Mar/1988 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S2E6

Drive, She Said

Air date: 07/Nov/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S2E5

Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz?

Air date: 31/Oct/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S2E4

Never a Bridesmaid

Air date: 24/Oct/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S2E3

Deep Throat

Air date: 17/Oct/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S2E2

And They Said It Would Never Last

Air date: 10/Oct/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S2E1

Goodbye, Steve

Air date: 03/Oct/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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Season 1 · Season 1

22 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Oct/1986

Season Overview

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S1E22

Fog Bound

Air date: 04/May/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E21

Campaign Contributions

Air date: 13/Apr/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E20

Exposed

Air date: 06/Apr/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S1E19

Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

Air date: 16/Mar/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E18

If You Knew Susie

Air date: 02/Mar/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E17

Making Up Is Hard to Do

Air date: 23/Feb/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S1E16

Family Business

Air date: 16/Feb/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S1E15

Another Saturday Night

Air date: 09/Feb/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S1E14

Go Crazy

Air date: 02/Feb/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E13

Almost In-laws

Air date: 26/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E12

Anything for a Friend

Air date: 19/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

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

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S1E11

Club Dread

Air date: 12/Jan/1987 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S1E10

Jingle Bell Rock Bottom

Air date: 22/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E9

Babes in the Woods

Air date: 15/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S1E8

Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

Air date: 08/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S1E7

Teacher's Pet

Air date: 01/Dec/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E6

The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

Air date: 24/Nov/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E5

Roomies

Air date: 10/Nov/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E4

What Makes Samantha Run?

Air date: 03/Nov/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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.

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S1E3

Shooting Stars

Air date: 27/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E2

Patti's Party

Air date: 20/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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S1E1

Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

Air date: 06/Oct/1986 · Runtime: 24 min

Summary

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

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Cast

Main cast members.

Pam Dawber

Samantha Russell

Rebecca Schaeffer

Jenny O'Hara

Joel Brooks

David Naughton

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Noah Blake

Sherilyn Wolter

Sherilyn Wolter

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Barnet Kellman

Burt Metcalfe

Matthew Diamond

Matthew Diamond

Peter Bonerz

Steve Zuckerman

Steve Zuckerman

Tom Cherones

Danny Jacobson

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Quick Facts

Seasons 2

Episodes 44

Year 1986

Status Canceled

Runtime 24 min

Language English

Country United States

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Network United States CBS (1986 - 1988)

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