Sam & Cat season 1 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sam and Cat face a legal challenge when a lawyer issues a cease and desist order for their babysitting service, citing a name conflict with a 1970s puppet show "Salmon Cat." Desperate to resolve the issue, they separately meet the show's estranged creators, Sylvia and Janice, learning of their long-standing feud. Their attempt to reconcile the creators at a gym fails, leading to a comical fight. Eventually, the creators allow them to use their names, but their gift reignites the old feud.
Full Episode S01E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Sam and Cat?
Sam and Cat are the main characters who run a babysitting service.
What is the issue with their babysitting service's name?
A lawyer, Martin Malloy, issues a cease and desist order due to a conflict with a 1970s children's show named "Salmon Cat."
What is "Salmon Cat"?
"Salmon Cat" is a puppet show from the 1970s featuring a character that is half cat, half salmon.
How do Sam and Cat react to the cease and desist order?
They are confused and frustrated as their names are simply Sam and Cat, unrelated to the puppet show.
What happens to Sam and Cat's apartment?
A judge seizes their apartment, citing the cease and desist order, and they are barred from entering.
Who enforces the court order at Sam and Cat's apartment?
Deputy Hanson enforces the court order, barring them from their apartment/business.
What plan do Sam and Cat devise to resolve the issue?
They plan to meet the creators of "Salmon Cat," Sylvia Burke and Janice Dobbins, to get permission to use their names.
Who are Sylvia Burke and Janice Dobbins?
They are the creators of the "Salmon Cat" puppet show, estranged for many years.
Why are Sylvia and Janice estranged?
They had a falling out over a disagreement related to their show, "Salmon Cat," and have not spoken in 30 years.
What happens at the meeting in Punchy's Gym?
Sam and Cat's plan to reconcile Sylvia and Janice backfires, leading to a physical altercation between the two.
Do Sylvia and Janice eventually allow Sam and Cat to use their names?
Yes, after a confrontation, they sign a document allowing the use of the names for the babysitting service.
What gift do Sam and Cat give to Sylvia and Janice?
They present them with a vintage "Salmon Cat" toy.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with Sylvia and Janice reigniting their feud over the toy, and Sam and Cat reflecting on their future.
