See How Much These Game of Thrones Characters Have Changed Between Season 1 and Season 8

In season one, it seems like Sam Tarly exists simply to add some comic relief and to show how good of a guy Jon Snow is for keeping the less-than-coordinated Sam from utter humiliation. While Sam does prove to be a good friend and always means well, it's unclear whether the Night's Watch and the Wall are really the right place for him.