My Sister Sam 1986
What is My Sister Sam?
My Sister Sam is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 1986
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 44 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- CBS
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My Sister Sam is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Canceled. Spans 2 seasons and 44 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A budding photographer’s life is turned upside-down when her teenage sister moves in.”
- Pam Dawber leads the cast
- Rebecca Schaeffer adds youthful energy
- Shows 80s family sitcom charm
- Limited to a two‑year run
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted 80s family sitcoms with sibling dynamics.
The series offers gentle, family‑friendly comedy suitable for most ages.
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When did My Sister Sam originally air?
It aired on CBS from October 6, 1986, to April 12, 1988.
Who are the two lead actresses?
The series stars Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer.
What is the basic premise?
It follows Sam, a budding photographer in San Francisco, whose life is disrupted when her teenage sister Patti moves in.
How long was the series on the air?
It aired for about a year and a half, from October 1986 to April 1988.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is an American situation comedy, categorized as comedy and family.
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