Samantha Who? Season 1 Episode 2 The Job
- TV14
- October 22, 2007
- 20 min
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7.8 (180)
Samantha Who? is an American television series that follows Samantha, a woman who suffers from retrograde amnesia after a car accident and must try to rebuild her life and relationships from scratch. In the second episode of season 1, titled "The Job," Samantha sets out to find employment after realizing she is no longer the wealthy party girl she used to be.
The episode begins with Samantha struggling to deal with her new reality of being broke. Her parents offer her money, but she is determined to find a job and support herself. Samantha's friend Andrea suggests that she apply for a job at Winston Funk, a high-end department store. Samantha initially dismisses the idea, but Andrea convinces her to apply.
Samantha goes to the store and meets a snobbish sales associate named Dena, who tells her that she needs to have experience and connections to get a job at Winston Funk. However, Samantha is determined and convinces Dena to give her a chance. Dena agrees to let Samantha have a sales trial, but warns her that the other sales associates will be gunning for her job.
Samantha's trials as a sales associate at Winston Funk include dealing with rude customers, competing against the other sales associates, and trying to promote a perfume called "Wild Rose." Despite these challenges, Samantha impresses her boss and manages to sell a lot of perfume.
Meanwhile, Samantha's new roommates, Todd and Frank, are trying to start a band. They ask Samantha if she can help with their website and promotional material, and she agrees. Samantha's experience in marketing comes in handy as she helps the guys create a website and promote their music. Todd and Frank are impressed with Samantha's work and invite her to be their manager.
In the end, Samantha decides to quit her job at Winston Funk after Dena becomes too demanding. However, Samantha is proud of herself for taking the job and proving to herself that she can support herself. She also decides to accept Todd and Frank's offer to be their band manager.
"The Job" is an entertaining and relatable episode for anyone who has ever struggled to find employment or adjust to a new life situation. Samantha's determination and resourcefulness are inspiring, and the episode highlights the importance of taking risks and pursuing one's passions. The characters are well-developed and likable, and the dialogue is witty and engaging. Overall, "The Job" is a great example of the heartwarming and funny moments that make Samantha Who? such a delightful show to watch.