The Facts of Life
1979
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- Season 2 overviewSep 21, 1979-Mar 26, 198026 episodesSeason 2 episodes1. Arnold's Girlfriend Sep 21, 1979
- Arnold needs an appendectomy but it's doubtful he'll sit still long enough for surgery.
- 2. Arnold's Girlfriend Sep 21, 1979
- Appendicitis means surgery for Arnold, who's scared until he meets Drummond's client's daughter.
- 3. Feudin' and Fussin' Sep 28, 1979
- Arnold's endorsement gets Larry an offer for a television job.
- 4. Feudin' and Fussin' Sep 28, 1979
- A television executive offers the Drummond family's friend the opportunity of a lifetime.
- 5. Mrs. Garrett's Romance Oct 12, 1979
- The Drummonds' curiosity about Mrs. Garrett's new boyfriend turns to surprise and alarm.
- 6. Birds and Bees Oct 19, 1979
- Willis's suspicious story on the facts of life leaves Arnold with misconceptions.
- 7. The Hero Oct 24, 1979
- Willis and Kimberley scheme to help Arnold meet boxer Muhammad Ali.
- 8. The Adoption Oct 31, 1979
- The Drummond family's plans to adopt Arnold and Willis are jeopardized by a visiting relative.
- 9. The Adoption Nov 7, 1979
- Arnold and Willis are about to be adopted, but a relative's visit puts the plan in jeopardy.
- 10. Father and Son Day Nov 14, 1979
- Cut-throat competition leads Willis to make a decision that he later regrets.
- 11. Thanksgiving Crossover Nov 28, 1979
- Tempers explode when Larry learns that friendship isn't always an asset to good business.
- 12. Thanksgiving Crossover Nov 28, 1979
- Larry Alder's temper reaches explosive heights at Thanksgiving dinner.
- 13. The Rivals Dec 5, 1979
- A fickle girl in Arnold's class turns her attentions to Willis, much to Arnold's disappointment.
- 14. Hot Watch Dec 12, 1979
- Willis and Arnold become suspects when a neighbor's apartment is robbed.
- 15. A Dog Story Dec 19, 1979
- Arnold is bitten by a dog, and he faces rabies shots at the insistence of Drummond.
- 16. The Election Jan 9, 1980
- The Drummonds' sassy new housekeeper rallies behind the family when Phillip runs for city council.
- 17. Friendly-Mate Jan 16, 1980
- Drummond's need for companionship sends Arnold and Willis to a computer dating service.
- 18. Poor Drummond Jan 23, 1980
- An edgy Mr. Drummond makes Willis and Arnold wonder whether they should move back to Harlem.
- 19. Big Business Jan 30, 1980
- Willis and Arnold soon learn about big business when they start up a brownie-making enterprise.
- 20. Return of the Gooch Feb 6, 1980
- Willis works on Arnold's self-confidence after the local bully returns.
- 21. Valentine's Day Retrospective Feb 13, 1980
- Arnold and Willis become trapped in the basement where they reflect on their past.
- 22. Guess Who Feb 20, 1980
- Kimberly discovers that her new boyfriend is a bigot after a double date with his sister and Willis.
- 23. Teacher's Pet Feb 27, 1980
- Drummond's romance with Arnold's teacher sparks jealousy among Arnold's classmates.
- 24. The Slumber Party Mar 12, 1980
- Chaos reigns when Willis is placed in charge of Kimberly's slumber party.
- 25. The Will Mar 19, 1980
- Arnold fears his loved ones may soon die after he stumbles upon Drummond's will.
- 26. The Squealer Mar 26, 1980
- Willis seeks companionship in a gang and is arrested rather than squeal on his fellow members.
S2.E2 ∙ Arnold's Girlfriend: Part 2 Thu, Sep 20, 1979 Arnold's life is put on the line when the kids find out they cannot share a hospital room and end up running away on the night before Arnold's surgery.
22min. TV-PG. Arnold's well-intentioned endorsement of Larry Alder's hosting talents to a New York TV bigwig gives Larry the opportunity of a lifetime and brings the Hello, Larry family to the big apple for a special one-hour episode.
A runaway success and pop culture phenomenon, the second season of Diff'rent Strokes pulled in celebrity sports stars like Muhammad Ali, Reggie Jackson, and Meadowlark Lemon, while great character actors like Dabney Coleman (Nine to Five) and James Cromwell (Babe, Six Feet Under) appeared in memorable roles.
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Diff'rent Strokes. The misadventures of suave Park Avenue millionaire Phillip Drummond, his teenage daughter Kimberly, and their current housekeeper Edna Garrett who adopted the two pre-teenage sons of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Season Finale March 26, 1980 Willis seeks comradeship as a member of the Tarantulas, a street gang, but finds only deceit as he gets caught in a web of misplace loyalties.
Sep 21, 1979 · Diff'rent Strokes Season 2 Episodes. 1978 -2022. 8 Seasons. NBC. Drama, Comedy. TVPG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A sitcom about a millionaire who adopts two poor orphans after the death...
Diff'rent Strokes. Season 2. Season 1; Season 2; Season 3; Season 4; Season 5; Season 6; Season 7; Season 8; The misadventures of a rich Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American maid. 1980 26 episodes. TV-PG.
Arnold's well-intentioned endorsement of Larry Alder's hosting talents to a New York TV bigwig gives Larry the opportunity of a lifetime and brings the Hello, Larry family to the big apple for a special one-hour episode.
Philip Drummond is a wealthy Manhattan industrialist who takes in Arnold and Willis Jackson, the two sons of his late housekeeper; Drummond is white and the boys are black. Arnold, age 8, is excited about the opportunity of a privileged life, but Willis, age 13, feels that Mr. Drummond is trying to buy their love with expensive gifts.
Diff'rent Strokes · Season 2 starring Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges. The misadventures of suave Park Avenue millionaire Phillip Drummond, his teenage daughter Kimberly, and their current housekeeper Edna Garrett who adopted the two pre-teenage sons of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
