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Season 1 – Samantha Who?

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Samantha Newly, the young vice president of a real-estate firm, is forced to start life over after a horrific hit-and-run accident leaves her with amnesia. As she reconnects with acquaintances in her old life, however, Sam is disconcerted to discover that she apparently was a self-centered, narcissistic witch with no successful relationships to speak of. But she wants to be good now, so she sets out to make amends with friends and family, including off-again, on-again girlfriend to roommate and ex-boyfriend Todd.
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Christina Applegate alternates between luminously charming and wickedly funny, but Samantha Who? suffers from a glut of quirk that suffocates its winning central character.

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Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune 11/15/2018
It's all a bit too frantic to enjoy, but Applegate, a skilled actress, does her best. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club 11/14/2018
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Keeps the pace brisk, but briskness doesn't make it amusing and while there's potential for the series to find real emotion in Samantha's plight, the pilot mostly surrounds her with grating stock characters. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News 11/14/2018
Medically suspect but comically sound... "Samantha Who?" helps itself with shrewd casting for supporting actors. Jean Smart plays Sam's self-absorbed, abrasive mother, and earns solid laughs right away. Go to Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com 11/15/2018
3.5/5
Applegate's comedic abilities are really put to the test in "Samantha Who?" and she comes out victorious across the board. Go to Full Review Jason Lynch People Magazine 11/15/2018
Coming to grips with the best and worst of herself, Applegate is divine, but the show's real MVP is self-absorbed mom Jean Smart. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 11/14/2018
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Katheryne S @Kat1234 11/09/2024 Terrific show with a fabulous cast. Applegate + Jean Smart + Melissa McCarthy + Jennifer Esposito was women's comedy gold. The supporting cast of Tim Russ, Kevin Dunn, Barry Watson and Rick Hoffman was great. The TV exec who cancelled this show was an idiot. See more Read all reviews
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Christina Applegate

Samantha

Jennifer Esposito

Andrea Belladonna

Kevin Dunn

Howard

Melissa McCarthy

Dena

Tim Russ

Frank

Barry Watson

Todd

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 15, 2007 Pilot Samantha awakens in the hospital, surrounded by family and friends, but she has no idea who they are or who she is. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2007 The Job Samantha discovers what she does for a living and tries to diverge from her old workaholic lifestyle. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 29, 2007 The Wedding Sam assumes her role as a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding, but upon arriving, she learns that the friend does not want her there. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 5, 2007 The Virgin Realizing that she has no memory of sex, Samantha considers re-experiencing her first time or waiting for the right guy. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 12, 2007 The Restraining Order Sam runs into an ex-boyfriend and discovers that he has a restraining order against her; Sam tries to win her father's love and affection. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 19, 2007 The Hypnotherapist Sam makes an appointment with a hypnotherapist to recover her lost memories, but her revelations lead her to believe that Regina and Howard may not be her real parents; Todd makes a surprising confession to Sam. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 26, 2007 The Hockey Date Regina decides it's time for Samantha to begin dating again and sets her up on an unannounced blind date with a contractor; Samantha finds herself turning to Todd for dating advice; Andrea plans a trip to Rome with her latest fling. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 3, 2007 The Car Guilt overwhelms Samantha when she covers up an accident with her father's car -- so well that he pities her and buys her a new vehicle; when Regina finds out about the car fiasco and uses the information to blackmail Sam into modeling at a party. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2007 The Break Up Samantha falls for Kevin but risks ruining their relationship by moving things too fast. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 7, 2008 The Girlfriend Sam must move back into the apartment when she faces eviction for subletting it to Todd, who invites his new girlfriend (Kiele Sanchez) to move in with him. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 14, 2008 The Boss Winston Funk, a wealthy co-owner of the real estate firm, asks Samantha to marry him; she worries that the proposal will ruin her friendship with Andrea, who is completely smitten with him. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 21, 2008 The Butterflies Sam tries to persuade her boss to shut down a construction project that would destroy an endangered-butterfly habitat; Sam cannot understand why Todd has ignored her since they shared a passionate kiss. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 28, 2008 The Gallery Show Sam asks a complete stranger (Jerry O'Connell) to Todd's photo gallery exhibit to make it look like she has moved on, but she soon discovers that Craig may have crossed her path in the past. Details Episode 14 Aired May 5, 2008 The Affair Samantha is convinced that Regina is having an affair with someone; Andrea considers opening a coffee shop with Dena. Details Episode 15 Aired May 12, 2008 The Birthday Samantha decides to put her relationship with Todd on hold until he breaks up with Chloe as he promised; Regina and Andrea disagree on how to plan Samantha's birthday party. Details

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Samantha Who? — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Lee Shallat Chemel, Julie Anne Robinson, Michael Alan Spiller, Barnet Kellman, Paul Lazarus, Dennie Gordon
Executive Producer
Donald Todd, Peter Traugott
Screenwriter
Alex Reid, Bob Kushell, Pamela Ribon, Justin Adler, Kim Duran, Christine Zander, Jim Reynolds, Cecelia Ahern, Jenny Lee, Jessi Klein, Donald Todd
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 15, 2007