I was sure that everyone out there must have stumbled on to the television gem Samantha Who? by now. But after talking with some friends, I am startled to find that there are still some uninitiated people out there. Well let me tell you, if you’re looking for a night of free entertainment, head on over to the ABC website and treat yourself to a marathon of this season’s funniest new show. I will accept the fact that some of you out there may be dubious. When I heard the concept — dyed in the wool bad girl Samantha Newly gets hit by a car and loses her memory, which results in her becoming a nicer person — a big LAME alarm went off in my head. Especially with that allegorical last name? But I am a big fan of Christina Applegate and I told myself that if I watched My Name is Earl to support Jason Lee, then I should give Samantha Who? a chance. So, to make a short story long, turns out this show is HILARIOUS. Like 30 Rock last year, this show is the surprisingly fresh, break out hit of the ‘08 season. All of the characters are rock solid, even Todd, played by Barry Watson who I’m not usually crazy about. Everyone is quirky and funny and Applegate is even upstaged a few times by her ensemble cast, especially Jean Smart who plays her mother Regina. This is hands down one of the best things on network television. Catch it Mondays at 9:30 or watch it anytime online at abc.com

Pack Rat Magazine likes the cut of your jib

Now let’s just get one thing straight. In the eternal war of ninjas vs. pirates, Pack Rat is firmly in the ninja camp. That being said, we’re not so snooty as to turn down a good pirate site if we find one. And Knit Like a Pirate is pretty snazzypants. It’ll get you tricked out in pirate savvy knitting patterns in no time. My favorite is the gunner hat, pictured below. Good for both the high seas and New England winters.