Ep 2. Out of Africa

Samantha Who? season 2 episode 2, titled "Out of Africa," follows the story of Samantha Newly, a young woman who has just woken up from a coma with retrograde amnesia, meaning she can't remember anything about her life from before the accident. In this episode, Sam's friend, Andrea, invites Sam to a charity event for children in Africa that she is organizing. Sam is unsure if she wants to go, but Andrea is persistent and convinces her to attend.

Upon arriving at the event, Sam is struck by the passion and dedication of Andrea and the other organizers, all of whom have been to Africa and seen firsthand the struggles of the children there. Sam starts to feel guilty for the privileged life she has led and becomes determined to help the cause. She begins to bid on items at the auction, trying to do her part for charity.

As the night goes on, Sam notices that Todd, her ex-boyfriend, is also at the event. Sam is still attracted to Todd, but she is hesitant to make a move because of her amnesia and the fact that she doesn't quite remember their relationship. Eventually, they start talking and reminiscing about their past together. Sam realizes that she may still have feelings for him, but she doesn't want to jump into anything too quickly.

Meanwhile, Regina, Sam's mother, is having her own problems. She has been dating a man named Howard, who is a devout vegan. Regina is not used to this lifestyle and is struggling to keep up with it. She goes to the event with Howard, but she can't resist the temptation of the catered food, which is not vegan-friendly. Howard is disappointed in her and this causes a strain in their relationship.

At the end of the night, Sam has bid on and won a trip to Africa to see the charity work in action. She is ecstatic and feels like she has finally found a purpose in life. Todd asks her out on a date, but Sam declines, wanting to take things slow and not rush into anything.

Overall, "Out of Africa" is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that emphasizes the importance of giving back and having a purpose in life. Sam's journey to discover herself continues, and we see that she is becoming more confident in her abilities and more empathetic towards others. The episode also deals with the theme of relationships and how they can be complicated and messy, but ultimately rewarding if approached with honesty and sincerity.