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Samantha Who? 2.20 “With the Ring” Series Finale Recap
Samantha Who? 2.20 “With the Ring”
SEASON / SERIES FINALE
Air Date: July 23, 2009
Recap & Discussion
On Andrea’s wedding day to gay pro-basketball player Tony Dane, Sam finds herself at a crossroads and must choose between being with Winston Funk or Todd. Meanwhile, Regina and Howard discover that their lives are beginning to take separate paths.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Dena and Andrea both enjoy the self-indulgent lifestyle of the rich, as they prep for the wedding the next day. Sam doesn’t enjoy it.
Andrea… More »
Samantha Who? 2.19 “The Other Woman” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.19 “The Other Woman”
Air Date: July 23, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Sam discovers that billionaire Winston Funk’s ex-wife, Gigi (Angie Harmon), played an important role in her life before the accident. Meanwhile, Chapman attempts to propose to a reluctant Dena, and Regina’s love of the city life may cause a roadblock in the plan to have her meet up with Howard on the road for their RV trip across the country.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Todd has been in London for… More »
Samantha Who? 2.18 “The First Date” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.18 “The First Date”
Air Date: July 9, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Samantha tries to find balance between her new job and Todd. Andrea is shadowed by a camera crew for a new reality show on celebrity weddings. Howard’s retirement causes problem with Regina.
Sadly, the latest news indicates that “Samantha Who?” is not likely to find a home on another tv network!
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam loves her job. Loves having the Senate on her speed dial, even if saying ‘no’ to… More »
Samantha Who? 2.17 “The Dream Job” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.17 “The Dream Job”
Air Date: July 9, 2009
Recap & Discussion
After Winston hires her to head his charity foundation, Samantha hires Andrea to be her vice president of legal affairs; Dena, hoping to be a bridesmaid, offers to help Andrea with the wedding plans.
In this episode, we are now back on the pre-cancellation timeline (the last 3 were not edited to remove time discrepancies).
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam now has a job, but she has NO idea what to do!
Sam’s… More »
Samantha Who? 2.16 “The Sister” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.16 “The Sister”
Air Date: July 2, 2009
Recap & Discussion
Samantha is stunned to learn that she has an aunt and a grandmother, although no one has mentioned either of them because of a longstanding family feud over an heirloom.
This was a pretty good episode, I think!! I loved Regina’s messed up family!
Samantha Who? Highlights:
The episode starts off with a reference to how you can’t choose your family… and shows Regina taking Sam shopping and for a make-over…… More »
Samantha Who? 2.15 “Todd’s Job” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.15 “Todd’s Job”
Air Date: July 2, 2009
Recap & Discussion
After realizing that “old” Sam may have been responsible for Todd’s not becoming a successful photographer, “new” Sam sets out to sabotage his competition for a job at a local newspaper. Meanwhile Regina, who is desperate for a new listing in order to continue touting her real estate partnership with Sam, puts Dena’s house on the market – unbeknownst to Dena.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam begins to think herself unlucky that… More »
Samantha Who? 2.14 “The Rock Star” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.14 “The Rock Star”
Air Date: June 25, 2009
Recap
(Copyright © 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc./ Eric McCandles)
When Sam (Christina Applegate) starts dating rock superstar Tommy Wylder (Duran Duran’s John Taylor) – an idol from a youth that she has no recollection of – she becomes so embarrassed by Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) and Dena’s (Gilmore Girls star Melissa McCarthy) fan-like reactions that she unintentionally begins to alienate them. Meanwhile, with Sam dating Tommy, Regina (Jean Smart) fondly recalls… More »
“Samantha Who”? 2.13 ‘The Debt’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.13 “The Debt”
Air Date: April 16, 2009
Recap
While with her parents are in Vegas attending a real estate seminar, Samantha (Christina Applegate) loses a huge sum of money at the craps table and finds herself in debt to the casino. But a chance meeting with her ex-boss, billionaire Winston Funk (Billy Zane), could be the answer to her financial trouble. Meanwhile, when Dena (Melissa McCarthy) asks Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) for a big favor, she agrees – but… More »
Samantha Who? 2.12 ‘The Amazing Racist’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.12 “The Amazing Racist”
Air Date: April 09, 2009
Recap
After a series of misunderstandings, Samantha (Christina Applegate) discovers she needs to be a better friend to Frank (Tim Russ). Meanwhile, when Andrea’s (Jennifer Esposito) pro-basketball player boyfriend is outed as gay, she fears that all the glamorous perks that come from dating a celebrity will end.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Regina (Jean Smart) uses guilt and motherly disappointment to get Sam to pull more of her weight at the house showing
Sam tries… More »
“Samantha Who?” 2.11 ‘The Dog’ Recap
Samantha Who? 2.11 “The Dog”
Air Date: April 2, 2009
Recap
Sam (Christina Applegate) wants a baby, but she settles for a babysitting one of Dena’s (Melissa McCarthy) dogs to see if you has any motherly instincts. Howard (Kevin Dunn) and Regina (Jean Smart) inherit a plane, which causes Regina to take flying lessons.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Samantha doesn’t have a green thumb – her plants “are teenagers”, rejecting her love
Uncle Walter has died – Sam’s Uncle Walter. Who she doesn’t remember. Thankfully… More »
Samantha Who? 2.10 “My Best Friend’s Boyfriend” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.10 “My Best Friend’s Boyfriend”
Air Date: March 26, 2009
Recap
Todd (Barry Watson) discovers something peculiar about Andrea (Jennifer Esposito)’s pro basketball-playing date and Sam (Christina Applegate) decides to meddle in his affairs to keep Andrea from getting hurt. Dena (Melissa McCarthy) must deal with a strange relationship with a soldier.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Sam is spending her time being single getting caught up on history & pop culture and ‘loving’ it
Dena feels like she’s cheating on Chase because she… More »
Samantha Who? 2.09 “The Family Vacation” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.09 “The Family Vacation”
Air Date: December 1, 2008
Recap & Discussion
Sam (Christina Applegate), her heart somewhat broken, goes on a family vacation – with Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) and Dena (Melissa McCarthy) in tow – and discovers that the owner of the lodge is an old flame from her forgotten youth. But not wanting to get her heart broken again, she resists the temptation of reconnecting with lodge owner Brad (Teddy Sears ) and then becomes jealous when… More »
Samantha Who? 2.08 “The Park” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.08 “The Park”
Air Date: December 1, 2008
Recap & Discussion
Sam (Christina Applegate) tries to make herself appear to be an environmentalist, so Owen (James Tupper) might like her more. Owen comes to meet Sam’s parents. Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) doesn’t fare well when the basketball player, Tony Dane, is looking for a date.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Owen is building a park for kids – Sam is pitching in to help, but hates manual labor. She sounds like she’s getting a… More »
Samantha Who? 2.07 “The Farm” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.07 “The Farm”
Air Date: November 24, 2008
Recap & Discussion
Sam (Christina Applegate) and Owen (James Tupper) head over to Regina (Jean Smart) and Howard’s (Kevin Dunn) for dinner. Everything is going fine until Owen starts in on the horror of chicken farms, not knowing that Howard owns one. Dena (Melissa McCarthy) oversteps her boundaries, when she undermines Chapman’s authority with his employees. Todd (Barry Watson) enjoys the apartment alone after not telling Sam his mother isn’t coming after… More »
Samantha Who? 2.06 “The Ex” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.06 “The Ex”
Air Date: November 17, 2008
Recap & Discussion
Sam (Christina Applegate) is still dating Owen (James Tupper). Owen finds out that Sam lives with ex-boyfriend Todd (Barry Watson). Things get messier, however, when Sam discovers that Owen’s best friend is also his ex-girlfriend, Willow (Eliza Coupe). When a romantic spark ignites between Todd and Willow, Sam finds herself becoming jealous and must decide which man is most important in her life. Meanwhile, Dena (Melissa McCarthy) tries… More »
Samantha Who? 2.05 “Help!” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.05 “Help!”
Air Date: November 10, 2008
Recap & Discussion
Samantha is arrested, after an altercation with a cop, and is given community service. She meets Natalie (Mary-Kate Olsen), a troubled young woman. Sam feels that it’s her duty to help the wayward Natalie turn her life around, in spite of warnings from Andrea that Natalie’s a bad seed who can’t be turned. Meanwhile, even though Todd insists that they’re just friends now, Howard offers advice on how to… More »
Samantha Who? 2.04 “The Building” – Recap
Samantha Who? 2.04 “The Building”
Air Date: November 3, 2008
Recap & Discussion
In this episode, Samantha (Christina Applegate) reluctantly agrees to team up with Regina (Jean Smart) and start a real estate business. She ends up in a romance with her handsome first client, Owen (Guest Star: James Tupper). Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) tries to seduce Todd’s (Barry Watson) disheveled friend, Seth, in order to obtain the phone number of a professional basketball player.
Also in news, Samantha Who? was picked up… More »
Samantha Who? 2.03 “The Pill” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.03 “The Pill”
Air Date: October 27, 2008
Recap & Discussion
In this episode, Samantha (Christina Applegate) becomes a part of a clinical trial to recover her memories while Andrea (Jennifer Esposito) tries to prove she can pick up a woman hotter than Dena (Melissa McCarthy), after the pair were mistaken for a couple.
Samantha Who? Highlights:
Samantha’s neurologist Dr. Andy (Tony Hale) calls her in for an urgent meeting – but for good news for his ‘favorite patient’, to be… More »
Samantha Who? 2.02 “Out of Africa” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.02 “Out of Africa”
Air Date: October 20, 2008
Recap & Discussion
(Image copyright © 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc./ Eric McCandless)
I almost forgot to put up the recap, sorry about that. But it was another great episode of Samantha Who? on Monday!
Samantha (Christina Applegate) celebrates one year since the accident that gave her amnesia with friends Dena (Melissa McCarthy) and Andrea (Jennifer Esposito)
Is Sam’s life better now? Or is being out of a job & boyfriend-less worse than… More »
Samantha Who? 2.01 “So I Think I Can Dance” Recap
Samantha Who? 2.01 "So I Think I Can Dance"Air Date: October 13, 2008 Recap & Discussion
Samantha Who? Episode Highlights:
Samantha (Christina Applegate) decides it’s time to leave the nest, and Regina (Jean Smart) cries like she’s losing a teenage daughter (“Make sure she uses condoms!” she says to Frank (Tim Russ))
Sam strips down and dances naked in her apartment, then realizes she’s not alone… uh, Todd (Barry Watson)! He hasn’t quite moved out yet.
Howard (Kevin Dunn) and Regina are training… More »
