S1E1 - Samantha Russell, Man Stealer
Patti wants to invite a punk rock guy to Sam's important, conservative business party.
Oct. 6, 1986, midnight
S1E2 - Patti's Party
Sam reluctantly agrees to let Patti have a party for her and several of her friends.
Oct. 20, 1986, midnight
S1E3 - Shooting Stars
Sam shoots a stereo ad starring a rock star Patti will do anything to meet.
Oct. 27, 1986, midnight
S1E4 - 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 deal with her depression.... Jack teaches Patti spanish.
Nov. 3, 1986, midnight
S1E5 - Roomies
Sam fears that Patti's presence will ruin her first date with a new boyfriend.
Nov. 10, 1986, midnight
S1E6 - The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One
Patti is upset when she finds out Sam invited their aunt to visit without consulting her.
Nov. 24, 1986, midnight
S1E7 - Teacher's Pet
Patti asks Sam to go to parents night to try to soften up her stern history professor.
Dec. 1, 1986, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
Dec. 8, 1986, midnight
S1E9 - 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 sell it.
Dec. 15, 1986, midnight
S1E10 - Jingle Bell Rock Bottom
Sam takes Patti and her friends out on the town to show them the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec. 22, 1986, midnight
S1E11 - Club Dread
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.
Jan. 12, 1987, midnight
S1E12 - Anything for a Friend
Jack winds up in jail after attending a protest. Meanwhile, Patti schemes to take advantage of one of her classmates.
Jan. 19, 1987, midnight
S1E13 - Almost In-laws
Sam's and Dixie's friendship is strained when Patti hooks up with Dixie's son.
Jan. 26, 1987, midnight
S1E14 - Go Crazy
When Patti's new headphones break, Sam tries to help her get a refund from the store.
Feb. 2, 1987, midnight
S1E15 - 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.
Feb. 9, 1987, midnight
S1E16 - Family Business
Sam and Patti start up a family business making designer sheets.
Feb. 16, 1987, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
Feb. 23, 1987, midnight
S1E18 - If You Knew Susie
Sam tries to alleviate Patti's depression by inviting her girlfriend to visit.
March 2, 1987, midnight
S1E19 - 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.
March 16, 1987, midnight
S1E20 - Exposed
A film crew shooting a documentary on Sam's home and career life makes her feel exposed.
April 6, 1987, midnight
S1E21 - Campaign Contributions
Sam takes it upon herself to volunteer as campaign manager for Patti, who's running for class treasurer.
April 13, 1987, midnight
S1E22 - Fog Bound
While waiting at the airport, Sam and Patti flash back to the time they were reunited.
May 4, 1987, midnight