Samantha Who Marathon Saturday on ABC

Samantha Who Marathon Saturday on ABC 12/24/07

DECEMBER 29

A WOMAN AWAKENS FROM AN EIGHT-DAY COMA WITH AMNESIA -- AND THE CHANCE TO START OVER IN LIFE -- ON ABC'S "SAMANTHA WHO?"

"Pilot" -- After a hit-and-run accident leaves her in an eight-day coma, Samantha Newly awakens in the hospital and is surrounded by family and friends. The only problem is that she has no idea who they are - or who she is. Sam has retrograde amnesia, which allows her to fully function in the world but leaves her with no personal memories. Most people would deem this disorder a curse. But Sam may come to call it a miracle when she discovers what a horrible person she was before the accident, on "Samantha Who?," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/15/07)

"Samantha Who?" stars Christina Applegate as Samantha, Jennifer Esposito as Andrea, Kevin Dunn as Howard, Melissa McCarthy as Dena, Tim Russ as Frank, with Barry Watson as Todd and Jean Smart as Regina.

Guest starring are William Abadie as Rene, Nakia R. Burrise as Dr. Kerry Hall, Jelynn Rodriguez as angry woman, Adam Jennings as barista and Brett Rickaby as AA leader.

The story for "Pilot" was by Cecelia Ahern and Donald Todd, and the teleplay by Todd. It was directed by Robert Duncan McNeill.

SAMANTHA DISCOVERS STARTING OVER IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS IT SEEMS WHEN SHE RETURNS TO WORK, ON ABC'S "SAMANTHA WHO?"

"The Job" - In one quick morning, Samantha discovers a handful of surprising things about her old self -- not least of which is what she does for a living. When a board meeting offers a glimpse of her cutthroat and competitive workaholic former self, she ponders where new Sam should diverge from old Sam's path. Ultimately, she learns that having a clean slate doesn't necessarily mean you can ignore the past, on "Samantha Who?," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/22/07)

"Samantha Who?" stars Christina Applegate as Samantha, Jennifer Esposito as Andrea, Kevin Dunn as Howard, Melissa McCarthy as Dena, Tim Russ as Frank with Barry Watson as Todd and Jean Smart as Regina.

Guest starring are Joy Osmanski as Tracy, Rick Hoffman as Chase Chapman, Frank Maharajh as Dr. Kegoshian, B.J. Clinkscales as waiter, Dana Sorman as Jerri and Jamison Haase as Vic.

"The Job" was written by Donald Todd and directed by Lee Shallat Chemel.

SAMANTHA UNKNOWINGLY CRASHES A WEDDING, ON ABC'S "SAMANTHA WHO?"

"The Wedding" - Overjoyed that somebody must have liked her, Sam jumps at the chance to assume her role as bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. However she shows up to the wedding only to learn she's been uninvited by the bride. At first dejected -- and then motivated by the challenge of vindication -- Sam sets out to apologize and be re-accepted by the bride, as a result leaving Dena in the dust yet again, on "Samantha Who?," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/29/07)

Guest starring are Jessica St. Clair as Valerie, Kara Taitz as bridesmaid, Gerald Downey as Paul, Amanda Young as Paul's wife and Curt Cornelius as Troy.

"The Wedding" was written by Christine Zander and directed by Michael Spiller.

SAMANTHA DISCOVERS THAT SHE HAS NO MEMORY OF SEX, TECHNICALLY MAKING HER A VIRGIN, ON ABC'S "SAMANTHA WHO?"

"The Virgin" - While out at a club with Andrea, Samantha is hit on and comes to realize that she has no memory of sex. In essence a virgin, Samantha wrestles with the idea of re-experiencing her "first time" or holding off and waiting for the right guy, on "Samantha Who?," SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/5/07)

Guest starring are Ryan Carlberg as Jason and Rand Holdren as Ryan.

"The Virgin" was written by Bob Kushell and directed by Barnet Kellman.

"Samantha Who?" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.

This episode of "Samantha Who?" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.

Source: ABC Press Release