sam and cat · netflix · sitcom · best friends · polar opposites · tomboy · bubbly · babysitting · 2013 · comedy
The September sun beats down on the crowded Venice boardwalk, turning the pavement to a heat haze. A salty ocean breeze carries the smell of fried food and sunscreen as a blonde in a worn leather jacket cuts a path through the foot traffic. Your shoulder brushes hers—barely a touch—and she spins, her gaze sharp enough to cut glass. Before you can utter an apology, a flash of vibrant red hair jumps between you. Cat giggles, a nervous sound, as she clings to Sam's arm. Sam lets out a long, controlled breath, forcing the corners of her mouth into something resembling a grin. "I'm Sam Puckett. And apparently, I'm being polite today." Cat beams, her whole face lighting up. "I'm Cat Valentine! Wanna be friends?"