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Diff'rent Strokes

TV Series1978 – 198630m8 seasons · 189 episodes

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Diff'rent Strokes is a sitcom that centered around millionaire widower Phillip Drummond, his two black adopted sons Arnold and Willis, and daughter Kimberly. Later seasons saw Drummond remarry and bring a new child, Sam, into the family. The show lasted eight seasons on two networks.

Creators: Bernie Kukoff Jeff Harris
Stars: Gary Coleman Conrad Bain Todd Bridges

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E1Sam's Missing - Part 1Sep 27, 1985 · 30m · Arnold sends Sam to the market, but he fails to return.Not rated yet

E2Sam's Missing - Part 2Sep 27, 1985 · 30m · After the Drummonds learn Sam disappeared with a stranger, they notify the police and distribute flyers.Not rated yet

E3Bully for ArnoldOct 4, 1985 · 30m · The school bully asks Arnold to entertain his girlfriend while he's away, and Arnold does the job only too well.Not rated yet

E4Love on the RunOct 11, 1985 · 30m · Phillip and Maggie seem to have less time for each other, and Sam is worried their marriage is destined for divorce.Not rated yet

E5Willis Goes to CollegeOct 18, 1985 · 30m · During his first week away at college, hotshot Willis doesn't want anyone to know he has the freshman blues.Not rated yet

E6Arnold's JobOct 25, 1985 · 30m · Arnold starts his first job as a photographer's assistant on a newspaper.Not rated yet

E7A Tale of Two TeachersNov 8, 1985 · 30m · Arnold gets a tough assignment from his English teacher: teaching "A Tale of Two Cities" to his unruly class.Not rated yet

E8So You Want to Be a Rock StarNov 15, 1985 · 30m · Arnold starts a rock group, but after a few rehearsals the band is ready to fire him.Not rated yet

E9Speak No EvilNov 29, 1985 · 30m · The First-Amendment rights of a white-supremacy group become the subject of controversy in the Drummond household.Not rated yet

E10Arnold's Bad RepDec 6, 1985 · 30m · Arnold kisses and tells, bragging about his exploits with his girlfriend to enhance his reputation as a lady-killer.Not rated yet

E11It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want ToDec 13, 1985 · 30m · Sam assumes none of his buddies will attend his party, but they all show up when they learn who the guest will be.Not rated yet

E12Arnold's InitiationJan 10, 1986 · 30m · Arnold plays a cruel trick to gain membership in the Squires Club, and the prank costs a friend his job.Not rated yet

E13BulimiaJan 17, 1986 · 30m · When massive quantities of food disappear, Arnold and Sam find out that Kimberly is suffering from bulimia.Not rated yet

E14Sam's Big BrotherJan 24, 1986 · 30m · Arnold fumes when Sam begins spending all his time with Willis, and Sam blames himself for the discord between his brothers.Not rated yet

E15Arnold's Tangled WebJan 31, 1986 · 30m · Arnold hires Spider the Action Man to change an F to a B on his report card.Not rated yet

E16Lifestyles of the Poor and UnknownFeb 7, 1986 · 30m · Tired of a bullying classmate, Sam prepares for a fist fight. That is, until he learns the reason for the kid's hostility.Not rated yet

E17The Big BribeFeb 21, 1986 · 30m · Arnold is heartbroken that his heartthrob accepted a date with him only because Willis bribed her with concert tickets.TVmaze 7.0

E18The Photo ClubFeb 28, 1986 · 30m · Arnold and his obnoxious nemesis Lisa are trapped in the boiler room while working on a photography project.TVmaze 7.0

E19The Front PageMar 7, 1986 · 30m · Arnold's doing an article on the football players and makes a discovery: some school jocks are using steroids.TVmaze 4.8

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Gary ColemanArnold Jackson Conrad BainPhillip Drummond Todd BridgesWillis Jackson Dana PlatoKimberly Drummond Mary Jo CatlettPearl Gallagher Danny CookseySam McKinney Dixie CarterMaggie McKinney Drummond Mary Ann MobleyMaggie McKinney Drummond Charlotte RaeEdna Garrett

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Details

Premiered: November 3, 1978
Ended: March 7, 1986
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 30m
TVmaze ID: 4606

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