My Sister Sam

Samantha Russell, Man Stealer

Oct 6, 1986

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

Patti's Party

Oct 20, 1986

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

Shooting Stars

Oct 27, 1986

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

What Makes Samantha Run?

Nov 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

Nov 10, 1986

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

The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One

Nov 24, 1986

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

Teacher's Pet

Dec 1, 1986

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

Mirror, Mirror... on the Wall

Dec 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

Dec 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

Dec 22, 1986

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

Club Dread

Jan 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

Jan 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

Jan 26, 1987

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

Go Crazy

Feb 2, 1987

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

Another Saturday Night

Feb 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

Feb 16, 1987

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

Making Up Is Hard to Do

Feb 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

Mar 2, 1987

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

Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty?

Mar 16, 1987

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

Exposed

Apr 6, 1987

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

Campaign Contributions

Apr 13, 1987

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

Fog Bound

May 4, 1987

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