Episodes
1. Samantha Russell, Man Stealer
October 6, 1986
24 min
Patti wants to invite a punk rock guy to Sam's important, conservative business party.
2. Patti's Party
October 20, 1986
24 min
Sam reluctantly agrees to let Patti have a party for her and several of her friends.
Guest Stars:
Kathleen Freeman, Noah Blake
3. Shooting Stars
October 27, 1986
24 min
Sam shoots a stereo ad starring a rock star Patti will do anything to meet.
4. What Makes Samantha Run?
November 3, 1986
24 min
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
November 10, 1986
24 min
Sam fears that Patti's presence will ruin her first date with a new boyfriend.
6. The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One
November 24, 1986
24 min
Patti is upset when she finds out Sam invited their aunt to visit without consulting her.
7. Teacher's Pet
December 1, 1986
24 min
Patti asks Sam to go to parents night to try to soften up her stern history professor.
8. Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall
December 8, 1986
24 min
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
December 15, 1986
24 min
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
December 22, 1986
24 min
Sam takes Patti and her friends out on the town to show them the true meaning of Christmas.
11. Club Dread
January 12, 1987
24 min
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
January 19, 1987
24 min
Jack winds up in jail after attending a protest. Meanwhile, Patti schemes to take advantage of one of her classmates.
13. Almost In-laws
January 26, 1987
24 min
Sam's and Dixie's friendship is strained when Patti hooks up with Dixie's son.
14. Go Crazy
February 2, 1987
24 min
When Patti's new headphones break, Sam tries to help her get a refund from the store.
15. Another Saturday Night
February 9, 1987
24 min
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
February 16, 1987
24 min
Sam and Patti start up a family business making designer sheets.
17. Making Up Is Hard to Do
February 23, 1987
24 min
When J.D.'s wife kicks him out of the house, Sam lets him stay with her and Patti.
18. If You Knew Susie
March 2, 1987
24 min
Sam tries to alleviate Patti's depression by inviting her girlfriend to visit.
19. Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?
March 16, 1987
24 min
Sam agrees to lend 50 bucks to a down-on-his-luck stranger she meets in a coffee shop.
20. Exposed
April 6, 1987
24 min
A film crew shooting a documentary on Sam's home and career life makes her feel exposed.
21. Campaign Contributions
April 13, 1987
24 min
Sam takes it upon herself to volunteer as campaign manager for Patti, who's running for class treasurer.
