Seasons & Episodes
Samantha Russell, Man Stealer
Patti wants to invite a punk rock guy to Sam's important, conservative business party.
Patti's Party
Sam reluctantly agrees to let Patti have a party for her and several of her friends.
Shooting Stars
Sam shoots a stereo ad starring a rock star Patti will do anything to meet.
What Makes Samantha Run?
Sam suffers her first failure as a photographer when she don't get a national magazine cover. Patti teaches her how to
Roomies
Sam fears that Patti's presence will ruin her first date with a new boyfriend.
The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One
Patti is upset when she finds out Sam invited their aunt to visit without consulting her.
Teacher's Pet
Patti asks Sam to go to parents night to try to soften up her stern history professor.
Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall
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
Sam and Patti spend one weekend roughing it in their isolated cabin in the woods to help them decide whether to keep or
Jingle Bell Rock Bottom
Sam takes Patti and her friends out on the town to show them the true meaning of Christmas.
Club Dread
Sam has painful reminders of being a wallflower as a teenager when she decides to attend a '60s night dance party at Pat
Anything for a Friend
Jack winds up in jail after attending a protest. Meanwhile, Patti schemes to take advantage of one of her classmates.
Almost In-laws
Sam's and Dixie's friendship is strained when Patti hooks up with Dixie's son.
Go Crazy
When Patti's new headphones break, Sam tries to help her get a refund from the store.
Another Saturday Night
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
Sam and Patti start up a family business making designer sheets.
Making Up Is Hard to Do
When J.D.'s wife kicks him out of the house, Sam lets him stay with her and Patti.
If You Knew Susie
Sam tries to alleviate Patti's depression by inviting her girlfriend to visit.
Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?
Sam agrees to lend 50 bucks to a down-on-his-luck stranger she meets in a coffee shop.
Exposed
A film crew shooting a documentary on Sam's home and career life makes her feel exposed.
Campaign Contributions
Sam takes it upon herself to volunteer as campaign manager for Patti, who's running for class treasurer.
Fog Bound
While waiting at the airport, Sam and Patti flash back to the time they were reunited.
Goodbye, Steve
Sam finds comfort in Jack after she is jilted by Steve.
And They Said It Would Never Last
Just when things are getting hot between Sam and Jack, the relationship starts to cool down.
Deep Throat
Sam has a tonsilectomy that leaves her unable to speak -- to the chagrin of Patti, who needs to talk to her.
Never a Bridesmaid
As thanks for setting her up, Sam's best friend asks her to be the bridesmaid at her wedding.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz?
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.
Drive, She Said
Sam teaches Patti how to drive, but wishes she hadn't when Patti doesn't call home after getting her license.
Revenge of the Russell Sisters
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
Play It Again, Sam
Sam decides to follow her dream of being a pianist.
Ol' Green Eyes Is Back
Sam introduces her divorced girlfriend to Jack, but begins to regret it when the pair become closer than she had anticip
Life, Death, and Admiral Andy
The clown host of a kid's show dies right before Sam's birthday.
It's My Party and I'll Kill If I Want To
Sam throws a dinner party for an important client, but the chef is a no-show.
Good Neighbor Sam
When Sam extends her home to a couple who helped her reclaim a stolen purse, the pair quickly become the guests that won
Patti, I Have a Feeling We're Not in Oregon Anymore
Changes in Oregon State upset Sam.
The Art of Love
Sam falls for a photographer she meets at an art museum.
Camp Burn-out
Sam, Patti and Dixie go to a day spa.
Grand Prize
Sam and Patti win the grand prize in a contest: a trailer.
Walk a While in My Shoes
Sam and Patti play a role reversal game.
The Wrong Stuff
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.
The Thrill of Agony, the Victory of Defeat
Sam goes out on a date with a former high school classmate who also happens to be a well-known baseball player.
The Good, the Bad and the Auditor
Sam's worst nightmare comes true when she gets audited and the auditor wants to be her best friend.
Earthquake
The gang are trapped in Sam's apartment when an earthquake hits San Francisco.
A Day in the Lives
Patti goes to the prom with a date from hell. Meanwhile, Sam fantasizes that Jack is her husband.
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