Breaking: ABC Goes All the Way with Samantha Who?

Christina Applegate in Samantha Who? by Bob D'Amico/ABC

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, sources confirm that ABC has picked up Samantha Who? for a full season. In its first three airings, the Christina Applegate-fronted memory-loss satire has retained a good chunk of its Dancing with the Stars lead-in, easily ranking as the most-watched new comedy of the fall. What's more, it's actually good!

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Michael Ausiello

Oct 30, 2007 12:53 PM

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Thank you Mike, for plugging this show over and over. I originally didn't watch it, because it conflicts with Heroes, and my DVR can only take so much, but I love it! I watched last night and caught up online, I won't miss it again. It is an awesome show! I also love that the creator is the writer of such great books as P.S. I Love You and If they could see me now, Cecilia Ahern. She is amazing!
Posted by Lorelai16 Oct 30, 2007 1:18 PM Report Abuse

What about Moonlight?? When are we going to hear about a full season pick-up for this amazing show? 4 additional episodes are NOT enough. stomping feet
Posted by allsummersingle Oct 30, 2007 2:11 PM Report Abuse

Great News. I love this show.
Posted by luvslost247 Oct 30, 2007 3:27 PM Report Abuse

Great news! Now I'm just waiting to hear that Dirty Sexy Money and Women's Murder Club (and hopefully ... Life is Wild, although I'm not holding my breath) also have gotten a full season pickup!
Posted by Shannonm93 Oct 30, 2007 3:39 PM Report Abuse

Great news this is one of the best new shows of the year.Now can we get a pick up of DSM.
Posted by alex197923 Oct 30, 2007 3:50 PM Report Abuse

Great! Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Moonlight to get the same support from CBS.
Posted by zortil Oct 30, 2007 4:07 PM Report Abuse

I'm glad I ended up DVRing this. It's a good show! I'm interested to see how it does without a DWTS lead-in though.
Posted by killerhook321 Oct 30, 2007 4:45 PM Report Abuse

Its not funny at all.
Posted by nsgal Oct 30, 2007 5:10 PM Report Abuse

The full season pick up is nice and all but how long will the season be when the writers strike begins on thursday?
Posted by marcbjr2 Oct 30, 2007 5:11 PM Report Abuse

After Pushing Daisies it's my 2nd favorite fall show. The jokes are tight and all the actors have great timing. I'm so thrilled for Christina. Ever since Friends I knew she had a special nack for this stuff beyond her child star performances-I know she's done sitcom stuff but as an intelligent adult it takes another gear entirely. I'm so glad everyone found it too! It's almost hard to believe my favorite shows are making the grade. Remember now, Dirty Sexy Money and Men in Trees need your attention!

Posted by scoobysnacks

Oct 30, 2007 5:22 PM

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Awesome news...With Heroes sucking this year and Chuck getting bad rating and might be pulled anytime now Samatha Who? is my lone bright spot on Mondays now well expect for HIMYM
Posted by ggny000 Oct 30, 2007 5:27 PM Report Abuse

This is wonderful news. Christina is so talented and with such a great cast that includes not only her but also Melissa and Jean and Tim, and even Barry, I'm looking forward to discovering who Sam is along with her. Maggie4 http://www.samanthawho.org/
Posted by Maggie4 Oct 30, 2007 6:43 PM Report Abuse

This is good news -- it's an enjoyable show, not hillarious but funny to a point, and I'm glad it will have the chance to stick around. But where in the heck is that pickup for Dirty Sexy Money? Come on ABC, you know you want to.
Posted by Jake Lipson Oct 30, 2007 7:01 PM Report Abuse

You guys are too funny with your fake praise for "Moonlight". I mean, you almost sound serious. What's next...October Road for Emmy consideration? HAHAHA
Posted by OSUBuckly Oct 30, 2007 8:09 PM Report Abuse

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