Samantha!
Overview
Once a beloved child star of the '80s, Samantha is determined to reclaim her fame, albeit through a series of comically misguided plans. Navigating the ups and downs of her fading celebrity status, she hilariously concocts various schemes to reignite her career. With a blend of nostalgia and absurdity, Samantha's journey is a chaotic quest for relevance in an ever-changing entertainment landscape. Expect laugh-out-loud moments as she grapples with the challenges of returning to the limelight, all while showcasing the quirks of her eccentric personality.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Entertainment journalist Robert James navigates the challenges of raising his young son while dealing with the expectations of his ex-wife and his cur...
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2
Birthdaze
Tensions rise as Neesee and Tia engage in a rivalry, each determined to throw the best birthday party for Bobby Jr. In an effort to ease the escalatin...
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3
Here Comes the Bride
Robert offers Tia the opportunity to move into his closet space, but her jealousy flares up when she stumbles upon his old wedding video featuring a j...
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4
Kindergarten Confidential
Tia discovers that she can't get away from Robert's ex-wife, Neesee, even at work, as Neesee steps in as the new kindergarten "room mom" and quickly d...
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5
Say My Name, Say My Name
When Tia signs one of Bobby Jr.'s permission slips using Neesee's maiden name, Neesee confronts her about it. In the conversation, she expresses her d...
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6
Uncle Marcus Comes to Dinner
Neesee starts seeing a charming dentist, which stirs up jealousy in Robert. However, he insists that his worries are solely about Bobby Jr.
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7
Spatial Profiling
During a segment about Robert's personal life, he insists on featuring both Tia and Neesee. However, when Neesee gets cut from the final broadcast, Bo...
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8
Tia Moves In
Tia settles into her new home with Robert, but quickly realizes that Bobby Jr. is not happy about her presence. When Robert and Dirk struggle to ease ...
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9
Jonny Comes Marching Home
Jonny, a college buddy of Robert, Dirk, and Neesee who has just gone through a divorce, arrives in town and finds himself in an unexpected romance wit...
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10
Out of the Picture
Since moving in together, Robert and Tia are increasingly concerned that Bobby Jr. might have caught them in an intimate moment. To complicate things ...
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11
I Saw Tia Kissing Santa Claus
Bobby Jr. stumbles upon his father, dressed as Santa Claus, sharing a kiss with Tia, leading him to genuinely think his dad is the actual Santa. Meanw...
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12
Catering
Neesee starts to reconsider her promising catering career as Bobby Jr. begins to misbehave at home and at the television station. At the same time, Di...
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13
Used ta Be My Girl
Larry, a longtime friend of Tia’s, drops by for a visit, causing discomfort for Robert when Larry expresses his wish to be marrying Tia instead. The...
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14
Boxing
Neesee is outraged when she discovers that Robert has been teaching their son how to box. At the same time, Alex experiments with some techniques on h...
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15
Jonny Come Lately (1)
Robert's old college friend Jonny comes back to see Neesee. Later, Tia inquires about Robert's thoughts on Jonny and Neesee's budding romance. He’s ...
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16
Jonny Come Lately (2)
The group opts for a road trip, bringing Dirk and Jonelle along for the ride. Jonelle insists that Turtle keep an eye on Bobby while they’re away. M...
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17
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Dirk's long-estranged brother surprises him by announcing that he has undergone gender reassignment surgery. At the same time, Robert's mother unexpec...
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18
A Family Affair
After Robert rejects Carmen's newest "get-rich-quick" idea, she seeks support from Tia, who unintentionally hands her cash meant for Bobby Jr. This mi...
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19
Wedding Dance
Tia dreams of a wedding on the beach or atop a mountain, but Robert believes she secretly desires an extravagant celebration. To help fund this, he ta...
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20
Thirty Candles
Robert is caught off guard when Neesee and Bobby show up with a gift, revealing that he completely overlooked Tia's birthday. In a panic, he asks Nees...
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21
Playdate
Upon realizing that Bobby isn’t making friends at school, Robert and Neesee quickly arrange a playdate with the most popular boy in his class, Sammy...
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22
It Takes Three to Tango
As their wedding approaches, Robert and Tia begin experiencing intense nightmares featuring Neesee. This leads Tia to a troubling realization: marryin...
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1
Episode 1
After Samantha discovers that her former bandmates have turned a revealing book about her into a film that portrays her as childish, she is determine...
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1
Reunited and It Doesn't Feel That Good
Tia attempts to convey her need for some distance, but Robert manages to charm her, believing their issues have been resolved. However, he wakes up di...
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2
Episode 2
Dodói dedicates his day to making his mother happy. Meanwhile, Samantha opts to step away from the spotlight as Tico and Porky select an actress to ...
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2
Return of the Mack
Robert struggles to deal with his heartbreak, wallowing in sadness until he notices his son mirroring his gloomy demeanor. Meanwhile, after a visit to...
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3
Episode 3
Samantha explores the principles of feminism, leaving Cindy feeling unsettled. Meanwhile, Dodói attends a therapy session to confront his inner stru...
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3
The Kiss Off
Upon discovering that Robert is back in the dating scene, Tia quickly invites the charming firefighter Rick to join her for a double date with Dirk an...
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4
Episode 4
In her quest to impress an avant-garde theater director, Samantha joins Dodói at a lively party, where his charisma captures everyone's interest. Mea...
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4
In Through The Out Door
As Neesee tends to ailing Robert and Bobby Jr., Robert witnesses a more compassionate and nurturing aspect of his ex-wife, reigniting the emotions he ...
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5
Episode 5
In Episode 5, Carmen faces a challenge in getting Samantha to connect with her feelings, leading her to resort to unconventional methods, including th...
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5
Let's Stay Together
Robert and Tia appear to be rekindling their relationship, but things take a turn when Robert admits to Tia that he nearly kissed Neesee. This revelat...
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6
Episode 6
Samantha finds herself struggling to articulate the word "orphan," prompting her to seek out an expert who can assist her in revisiting a crucial tur...
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6
Why Do Fools Fall Back in Love?
Robert and Neesee plan a dinner to explore the romantic tension lingering between them. However, their playful teasing quickly shifts to biting remark...
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7
Episode 7
After Samantha delivers a heartfelt solo performance, a devoted admirer takes a drastic step by abducting her in an attempt to restore her lost joy an...
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7
Basket Cases
Robert, Tia, and Neesee are furious when they discover that Bobby is missing in the basketball stadium. This situation arises after Robert fails to ke...
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8
Parents Just Don't Understand
Tia's father, Lucas, arrives for Thanksgiving dinner and is instantly smitten by Neesee's mother (guest star Debbie Allen), spending the entire meal t...
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9
The Return of Mars Blackmon
During a game, Robert finds himself facing an unruly father who won’t stop heckling. Rather than reacting negatively, he maintains his composure, us...
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10
Home For Christmas?
While driving to New York for an important interview, Robert encounters a sudden snowstorm that forces him off the road. This unexpected turn of event...
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11
Liar, Liar
When Bobby tells a lie, Robert, Neesee, and Tia each respond in their own unique ways to handle the situation. Meanwhile, Neesee decides to follow her...
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12
Get Me To The Church on Time
Robert and Neesee's longtime friend, Frankie, returns to town, now a trendy minister who has embraced his faith. His fresh perspective motivates them ...
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13
Focus
Robert struggles to acknowledge that Bobby has ADD and instead attempts to remedy the situation on his own, bypassing any professional therapy.
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14
Not So Wonderful News
Robert’s plans for a romantic Valentine's weekend in New York with Tia take a turn for the worse as his important interview with Serena Williams is ...
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15
Handle Your Business
Following a heated dispute, Jonelle kicks Dirk out, prompting him to crash at Robert and Tia's place. This unexpected situation pulls them into the tu...
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16
So I Creep
Robert secures a weekend correspondent position with "Entertainment Tonight" and is eager for Dirk to be his producer. However, after Dirk voices his ...
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17
Movin' On Up
Robert struggles to manage his commitments to both "Mr. L.A." and "Entertainment Tonight," ultimately facing the tough decision of which show to prior...
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18
Passing The Test
During Neesee's birthday celebration at her apartment, Robert and Tia stumble upon a pregnancy test, leading them to mistakenly think that Neesee is e...
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19
Baby Got (Flash) Back
After Dirk shares his thoughts on the transformative nature of marriage, Robert, Tia, Neesee, and Bobby each imagine the ways their lives might shift ...
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20
Hollywood Swinging
It's clear that Robert is preoccupied with his celebrity connections, leaving Tia feeling frustrated as she longs for him to attend her poetry show fo...
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21
Sail On
Robert agrees to let "Entertainment Tonight" cover his wedding in exchange for financing the event, but Tia starts to regret his choice as the focus s...
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22
He-Male Trouble
Robert finds himself at a crossroads as he grapples with an important career choice, while Tia receives life-altering news that shakes her to her core...
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1
Startling Over
After his split from Tia and losing his job a few months back, Robert is attempting to regain control of his life. However, things take a turn when hi...
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2
If You Cant Stand the Heat
As Neesee and Robert's cohabitation becomes increasingly overwhelming for him, he encourages her to invest in a new home after she comes into some ins...
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3
Kiss, Kiss, Pass
As Robert ventures back into dating, he comes across a wonderful woman who is supportive of his living situation. However, he feels let down upon disc...
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4
Love At First Type
In an effort to shake off their stagnant love lives, Robert and Neesee dive into online dating, but they're taken aback by the unexpected outcomes whe...
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5
Divorce Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry
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6
School Colors
Upon returning home from an elite all-white private school, Bobby Jr. expresses a desire to be white, prompting Robert and Neesee to teach their 6-yea...
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The Spy Who Smoked Me
After letting go of the dishonest babysitter, Robert decides to set up a nannycam to keep an eye on the new caretaker. However, he soon finds out that...
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8
Legal Affairs (1)
Robert is taken aback to discover that Neesee is in a relationship with her attorney, particularly since he finds out that she is aware of the lawyer'...
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9
Legal Affairs (2)
Robert tries to caution Neesee against starting something with a married man, but soon finds himself entangled in the situation when both her new part...
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10
Creeping With The Enemy
Neesee is excited when her college friend Gwen comes to visit, but things take a turn as a heated rivalry ignites between Robert and Gwen, leading to ...
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11
Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas
Embracing the festive season, Robert persuades Neesee, despite her reservations, to invite her ex-con brother, Vonte (guest star Alex Thomas), to cele...
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12
Neesee's Grave Plot
Robert requests Neesee to act as though they are still a couple for the sake of his ailing aunt, who remains unaware of their divorce. However, when t...
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13
Trying to Love Two (Ain't Easy to Do)
Dirk develops strong feelings for Robert's little sister, Carmen, but when Robert and Neesee find her in Nick's embrace, they step in and insist that ...
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14
Robert and Neesee Get Real
Robert and Neesee come to the realization that their feelings for each other remain strong. Meanwhile, Bobby embarks on his very first overnight campi...
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15
Don't It Make My Brownies Blue
Neesee takes Robert's new assistant for a spin without asking, sparking a growing conflict between the ex-couple about how they take one another for g...
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16
Pass the Peas
While at the gym, Robert and Dirk encounter a prominent food critic and persuade him to visit their restaurant. However, as Neesee and Robert strive t...
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17
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roberto
Robert begins a relationship with Kammy, Bobby's new karate instructor, which strains their father-son relationship. Bobby, harboring his own crush on...
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18
He's Gotta Have It
Thinking his relationship with Andrea isn’t serious, Robert agrees to go out with the charming segment producer Michele. However, when Andrea expres...
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19
The N Word
During his birthday celebration, Little Bobby unexpectedly utters a racist term, sparking a heated discussion among the adults present.
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20
Surprise, Surprise (1)
Following an unsettling trip to the doctor that leaves Robert feeling aged, he seeks to reclaim his youthful spirit by purchasing a motorcycle and pur...
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21
Surprise, Surprise (2)
With some motivation from his former girlfriend Beverly, Dirk makes an effort to connect with his recently found daughter, Courtney. At the same time,...
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22
Carmen's Karma
Carmen, Robert's sister, is plagued by guilt over the divorce between Robert and Neesee. In an effort to help them reconcile, she orchestrates a serie...
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1
The Hair Down There
Robert and Neesee find themselves grappling with a letter he penned for her four years ago, which brings up unresolved feelings. Meanwhile, Bobby stum...
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2
Trojan Condo
Neesee discovers a new condo she’s excited to move into, but Robert learns that it’s still being built and won’t be ready for some time. Meanwhi...
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3
Police...Open Up
Robert chooses to take Bobby to the police station as a consequence for his prank calls to 911. Unexpectedly, it’s Robert who finds himself in troub...
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4
Love Do Cost A Thing
Neesee organizes a charity bachelor auction and finds herself bidding on a date with a charming, wealthy doctor (Charles Malik Whitfield), but the out...
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5
Pretty Woman
Robert intervenes when a thief tries to snatch a purse from a woman named Eva, and they quickly develop a connection. As they go on several dates, Dir...
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6
The Courtship of Robert's Father
Robert and his sister get ready to celebrate their father's 60th birthday. Meanwhile, Neesee lends a hand to Courtney as she gets ready for her school...
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7
Like Father, Like Son, Like Hell
When Robert and his sister Carmen find out that the man who brought them up isn’t Robert’s biological father, Dirk and Robert embark on a quest to...
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8
My Two Dads
Robert discovers that his biological father is gay but decides to keep this revelation to himself and not share it with his family. Unexpectedly, his ...
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9
Crime and Maybe Some Punishment
After Bobby disrespects Dirk, Robert decides to ground him from a field trip. However, Neesee believes Robert is being too harsh and sneaks Bobby alon...
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10
Everybody Loves Rain Man
Bobby shows a lack of gratitude for the Christmas gifts he receives, prompting his parents to teach him a lesson by donating his presents to a local s...
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11
Let's Go Bobby, Let's Go!
Robert and Neesee are thrilled about Bobby's decision to play football, but their excitement quickly turns to surprise when he returns home to announc...
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12
The B-R-E-A-K-U-P
Following the wedding of a friend who discovered genuine love with a heavier partner, Neesee makes a promise to accept the next date proposal she rece...
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13
An All of Us Joint… Custody Episode
Neesee and Robert are thrilled to discover that her new condo is finally ready. However, Bobby expresses his reluctance to keep shuttling between thei...
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14
Artificial Intelligence
Bobby resorts to cheating on his aptitude test and unexpectedly lands a spot in the gifted program. Robert and Neesee are overjoyed by Bobby's newfoun...
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15
Another Episode of All of Us
Bobby attempts to swipe a pair of sneakers to impress the popular kids at school, but his plan backfires when the store manager catches him in the act...
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16
He's Got Game
At his 15th college reunion, Robert feels a spark for Deborah Calhoun, a professor he admired during his college years. Meanwhile, Neesee hopes to fin...
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17
It Was Fun While It Lasted
Neesee comes to the decision that she wants to expand her family and heads to a fertility clinic to explore sperm donor options. After selecting a don...
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18
The Boy Is Mine
Robert and Dirk are currently not on the best of terms, leading Robert to strike up a friendship with Neesee's new boyfriend. This new connection, how...
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19
Everything Happens for a Reason
After releasing Dirk, Robert has second thoughts and decides to take legal action against him. Meanwhile, Neesee reveals that her encounter with Ben w...
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20
Sins of the Father
Robert starts to develop a bond with a single mother and her child, leaving Bobby feeling excluded. Meanwhile, Neesee is asked for guidance when Dirk ...
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21
She Blinded Me with Science
Robert discovers that Neesee intends to visit a sperm bank in order to have a child. Tensions rise in their relationship when his ex-partner arrives t...
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The Wedding Singers
Neesee and Robert discuss the possibility of having a second child. Meanwhile, Neesee expresses her desire for Robert to accompany her to her mother's...