Samantha Who? 2.14 “The Rock Star”
Air Date: June 25, 2009
Recap [Spoilers & Photos]
(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 memories of Howard’s (Kevin Dunn) early days as a musician.
Note: they didn’t edit this episode, which was originally supposed to air several episodes earlier in the season. Therefore, there are a few things out of sequence (like Andrea’s relationship with Tony Dane).
Samantha Who? Highlights:
- Samantha meets a pop icon, Tommy Wylder, but doesn’t know who he is (no memories). She even manages to insult him a few times!
- Andrea hasn’t yet met Tony Dane, but she’s gushing all over him
- Dena is planning a birthday for Mr. Cellophane, her dog.
- Upon hearing of Sam meeting Tommy, Dena and Andrea go crazy. Dena moreso (of course).
- Dena brings over memorabilia of her obsession with him (apparently Sam was obsessed too as a kid!).
- Sam shares with Tommy, on their first date, that she and Dena used to laugh that his album, “King of Hearts”, sounds like “King of Farts.” He likes that she’s not shy to be herself with him.
- Just as Sam is being complimented for not bringing the “hero worship” stuff into his life, Dena & Andrea arrive!
- Sam takes Dena & Andrea to the bathroom to tell them not to be crazy fans. Dena doesn’t do so well with that ;)
- Apparently Sam has sent her dad a guitar, to bring back his own dreams of being a rocker. Howard woos Regina with his playing.
- Sam tries to talk to Dena & Andrea about them being too fan-crazy, and how it’s too early for that with her and Tommy.
- Dena & Andrea both get offended. They want to go to Tommy’s concert!
- Being at Tommy’s concert gives Sam a flashback to being 13 and screaming “Tommy, I love you!” to him at another concert!
- Sam is now a crazy Tommy Wylder fan again! She has up posters, is listening to his music like crazy, and even wearing a Tommy shirt.
- Dena & Andrea try to give Sam the cold shoulder, because of the concert
- Dena tries to un-invite Sam from her dog’s birthday
- Regina is all hot and bothered about Howard getting back into playing music. She goes even more crazy once she puts him in leather ;)
- Tommy takes Sam out again, but now he’s distant. Maybe because she’s acting like a crazy possessive fan! Though she doesn’t think so ;)
- Tommy gives Sam the “it’s been fun, but you’re starting to get a little freaky on me” speech
- Regina & Howard share their great relationship with Sam, who’s sorrowful
- Sam convinces Howard to come play at Mr. Cellophane’s party – Frank comes and completes the ensemble as “The Shadowmakers”
- Sam apologizes to Dena. She’s sorry she didn’t remember that Tommy was their “thing”, and just asks that Dena remind her when something is important to them
- Sam is reminded that she may not remember her past, but others will do that for her. That shared past gives her solace.
For more Samantha Who? information, visit the Samantha Who? Season 2 summary page.
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