My Sister Sam

1986

My Sister Sam

6.9 | en | Comedy

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP22 A Day in the Lives

Jan. 01,0001

Patti goes to the prom with a date from hell. Meanwhile, Sam fantasizes that Jack is her husband.

EP21 Earthquake

Jan. 01,0001

The gang are trapped in Sam's apartment when an earthquake hits San Francisco.

EP20 The Good, the Bad and the Auditor

Jan. 01,0001

Sam's worst nightmare comes true when she gets audited and the auditor wants to be her best friend.

EP19 The Thrill of Agony, the Victory of Defeat

Jan. 01,0001

Sam goes out on a date with a former high school classmate who also happens to be a well-known baseball player.

EP18 The Wrong Stuff

Jan. 01,0001

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.

EP17 Walk a While in My Shoes

Jan. 01,0001

Sam and Patti play a role reversal game.

EP16 Grand Prize

Jan. 01,0001

Sam and Patti win the grand prize in a contest: a trailer.

EP15 Camp Burn-out

Jan. 01,0001

Sam, Patti and Dixie go to a day spa.

EP14 The Art of Love

Jan. 01,0001

Sam falls for a photographer she meets at an art museum.

EP13 Patti, I Have a Feeling We're Not in Oregon Anymore

Jan. 01,0001

Changes in Oregon State upset Sam.

EP12 Good Neighbor Sam

Jan. 01,0001

When Sam extends her home to a couple who helped her reclaim a stolen purse, the pair quickly become the guests that won't leave.

EP11 It's My Party and I'll Kill If I Want To

Jan. 01,0001

Sam throws a dinner party for an important client, but the chef is a no-show.

EP10 Life, Death, and Admiral Andy

Apr. 12,1988

The clown host of a kid's show dies right before Sam's birthday.

EP9 Ol' Green Eyes Is Back

Mar. 29,1988

Sam introduces her divorced girlfriend to Jack, but begins to regret it when the pair become closer than she had anticipated.

EP8 Play It Again, Sam

Mar. 22,1988

Sam decides to follow her dream of being a pianist.

EP7 Revenge of the Russell Sisters

Mar. 15,1988

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 giveaway contest.

EP6 Drive, She Said

Nov. 07,1987

Sam teaches Patti how to drive, but wishes she hadn't when Patti doesn't call home after getting her license.

EP5 Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz?

Oct. 31,1987

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.

EP4 Never a Bridesmaid

Oct. 24,1987

As thanks for setting her up, Sam's best friend asks her to be the bridesmaid at her wedding.

EP3 Deep Throat

Oct. 17,1987

Sam has a tonsilectomy that leaves her unable to speak -- to the chagrin of Patti, who needs to talk to her.

EP2 And They Said It Would Never Last

Oct. 10,1987

Just when things are getting hot between Sam and Jack, the relationship starts to cool down.

EP1 Goodbye, Steve

Oct. 03,1987

Sam finds comfort in Jack after she is jilted by Steve.

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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.

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Pam Dawber , Jenny O'Hara , Joel Brooks

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Reviews

Syl The premise with Pam Dawber, Samantha Russell, as a successful San Francisco photographer who is reunited with her younger sister, Patti Russell, played by the late Rebecca Schaeffer. Supporting cast members include the wonderful Jenny O'Hara as Dixie, Sam's assistant, and Joel Brooks. David Naughton as a friend and neighbor. The show only lasted two seasons on network television but I bet it could have done well in syndication if given the opportunity. The sadness comes when you realize that Schaeffer was killed by a deranged fan. The case was prosecuted by Marcia Clark. Sadly, the show never really peaked or risen to the occasion. It came across in the midst of a sitcom frenzy on television in the era of the sitcoms. The premise may have been light but the show worked for the time it was on television. The cast was first rate and the writing was second rate but the show always tried harder to succeed.

mdcheek This was a great series starring Pam Dawber ("Mork & Mindy") as a San Francisco photographer whose life was turned upside down when her teenage sister Patti (Rebecca Schaeffer) came to live with her. Samantha (Dawber) never really knew whether to treat Patti as a friend, sister, or child, and sometimes, she treated her as all three.The series premiered in 1986, and after mild success on Monday nights, CBS tampered with its schedule and moved it to Saturday nights opposite NBC's successful comedy lineup. Unable to find the show, its audience dwindled to one of the lowest on network TV, and CBS canceled it in mid-1988, after only half of the second season had aired.A little over a year later (July 1989 to be exact) Schaeffer, then a promising movie star ("Scenes from the Class Struggle In Beverly Hills") was shot and killed in her Los Angeles home by a deranged fan who had idolized her as the young, energetic character she played on "My Sister Sam." Contrary to popular belief, "My Sister Sam" left the air 15 months BEFORE Schaeffer was murdered. Not long thereafter, USA Network picked up syndication rights to the series, eventually running all 44 episodes (including those never shown on CBS).The show's writing was crisp, sharp and witty, and the acting, especially that of the young, never-before-seen Schaeffer, was top notch. Years later, the WB sitcom "What I Like About You" (2002-2006) re-introduced the premise with some success, but did not match the promise of its earlier sitcom cousin.It would be a joy to see this show again on DVD.

Catherine_Grace_Zeh I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. If you ask me, everyone was ideally cast. In addition, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.

christopher_greenleaf Rebecca Schaeffer was certainly an attractive and fast rising young actress in Hollywood. Her career may have reached new heights had she lived beyond the age of 21. Her tragic death resulted in new laws which guarded personal privacy, and safety. However, the sitcom she was featured in was hardly memorable.The show was fairly mediocre and lasted a little over a season when it was canceled. The show is now remembered for the fact one of it's stars was murdered by a lunatic. People should get their information straight before posting. The show was not canceled due to the death of the actress, It was canceled due to poor ratings a year before she died.