CONTINUALLY LEARNING NEW THINGS ABOUT HER FORMER SELF, SAM DISCOVERS A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HER, ON ABC'S "SAMANTHA WHO?"

"The Restraining Order" � While out for a leisurely stroll with Todd, Sam runs into an ex-boyfriend and discovers that he has a restraining order against her. After a series of revelations, Sam begins to fear her constant need for attention stems from her poor relationship with her father. She sets out to win her dad's love and affection -- regardless of how outlandish the steps she must take to succeed may be -- on "Samantha Who?," MONDAY, AUGUST 25 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/12/07)

"Samantha Who?" stars Christina Applegate as Samantha, Jennifer Esposito as Andrea, Kevin Dunn as Howard, Melissa McCarthy as Dena, Tim Russ as Frank, with Barry Watson as Todd and Jean Smart as Regina.

Guest starring are Todd Grinnell as Nathan, Emma Degerstedt as teenage Samantha, Jagger Chase as kid and Tony Jones as police sergeant.

"The Restraining Order" was written by Alex Reid and directed by Barnet Kellman.

"Samantha Who?" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

This episode of "Samantha Who?" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.