My Sister Sam
My Sister Sam

My Sister Sam (1986)

6.2 (5 votes)
2 Seasons
October 6, 1986
English
Comedy Family

Synopsis

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.

Network

CBS

Episodes

Samantha Russell, Man Stealer
E1

Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

Oct 6, 1986
24 min

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

Patti's Party
E2

Patti's Party

Oct 20, 1986
24 min

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

Shooting Stars
E3

Shooting Stars

Oct 27, 1986
24 min

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

What Makes Samantha Run?
E4

What Makes Samantha Run?

Nov 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.

Roomies
E5

Roomies

Nov 10, 1986
24 min

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

The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One
E6

The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

Nov 24, 1986
24 min

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

Teacher's Pet
E7

Teacher's Pet

Dec 1, 1986
24 min

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

Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall
E8

Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

Dec 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.

Babes in the Woods
E9

Babes in the Woods

Dec 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.

Jingle Bell Rock Bottom
E10

Jingle Bell Rock Bottom

Dec 22, 1986
24 min

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

Club Dread
E11

Club Dread

Jan 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.

Anything for a Friend
E12

Anything for a Friend

Jan 19, 1987
24 min

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

Almost In-laws
E13

Almost In-laws

Jan 26, 1987
24 min

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

Go Crazy
E14

Go Crazy

Feb 2, 1987
24 min

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

Another Saturday Night
E15

Another Saturday Night

Feb 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.

Family Business
E16

Family Business

Feb 16, 1987
24 min

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

Making Up Is Hard to Do
E17

Making Up Is Hard to Do

Feb 23, 1987
24 min

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

If You Knew Susie
E18

If You Knew Susie

Mar 2, 1987
24 min

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

Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?
E19

Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

Mar 16, 1987
24 min

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

Exposed
E20

Exposed

Apr 6, 1987
24 min

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

Campaign Contributions
E21

Campaign Contributions

Apr 13, 1987
24 min

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

Fog Bound
E22

Fog Bound

May 4, 1987
24 min

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

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Original Title

My Sister Sam

Status

Canceled

Seasons

2

Episodes

44