My Sister Sam - Season 1

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Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

1 - Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

Air Date: October 6, 1986

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

Patti's Party

2 - Patti's Party

Air Date: October 20, 1986

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

Shooting Stars

3 - Shooting Stars

Air Date: October 27, 1986

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

What Makes Samantha Run?

4 - What Makes Samantha Run?

Air Date: November 3, 1986

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.

Roomies

5 - Roomies

Air Date: November 10, 1986

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

The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

6 - The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

Air Date: November 24, 1986

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

Teacher's Pet

7 - Teacher's Pet

Air Date: December 1, 1986

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

Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

8 - Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

Air Date: December 8, 1986

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.

Babes in the Woods

9 - Babes in the Woods

Air Date: December 15, 1986

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.

Jingle Bell Rock Bottom

10 - Jingle Bell Rock Bottom

Air Date: December 22, 1986

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

Club Dread

11 - Club Dread

Air Date: January 12, 1987

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.

Anything for a Friend

12 - Anything for a Friend

Air Date: January 19, 1987

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

Almost In-laws

13 - Almost In-laws

Air Date: January 26, 1987

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

Go Crazy

14 - Go Crazy

Air Date: February 2, 1987

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

Another Saturday Night

15 - Another Saturday Night

Air Date: February 9, 1987

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.

Family Business

16 - Family Business

Air Date: February 16, 1987

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

Making Up Is Hard to Do

17 - Making Up Is Hard to Do

Air Date: February 23, 1987

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

If You Knew Susie

18 - If You Knew Susie

Air Date: March 2, 1987

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

Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

19 - Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

Air Date: March 16, 1987

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

Exposed

20 - Exposed

Air Date: April 6, 1987

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

Campaign Contributions

21 - Campaign Contributions

Air Date: April 13, 1987

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

Fog Bound

22 - Fog Bound

Air Date: May 4, 1987

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