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- Season 1 overviewNov 3, 1978-May 4, 197924 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Movin' In Nov 3, 1978
- A tycoon welcomes his late housekeeper's two sons into his New York penthouse.
- 2. The Social Worker Nov 10, 1978
- Arnold overhears Drummond telling a social worker that black children belong with black families.
- 3. Mother's Last Visit Nov 17, 1978
- Drummond's upper-crust mother arrives and isn't too pleased with the latest family additions.
- 4. Prep School Nov 24, 1978
- Drummond attempts to enroll Willis and Arnold in an exclusive prep school.
- 5. The Spanking Dec 1, 1978
- Arnold's continuing prank of dropping water balloons from the balcony prompts punishment.
- 6. Goodbye Dolly Dec 8, 1978
- Arnold is inconsolable after Kimberley donates his doll to charity.
- 7. The Trial Dec 15, 1978
- With Mrs. Garrett as judge, Arnold goes on trial for putting goldfish in the hot tub.
- 8. Retrospective Dec 29, 1978
- The Drummonds gather around the Christmas tree and reflect on life with Arnold and Willis.
- 9. Retrospective Dec 29, 1978
- The Drummonds gather around the Christmas tree and reflect on life with Arnold and Willis.
- 10. The Fight Jan 5, 1979
- Drummond thinks Willis' methods for warding off the neighborhood bully should be more civilized.
- 11. The Club Meeting Jan 12, 1979
- Wanting to impress them with his luxurious surroundings, Willis invites his old friends to visit.
- 12. The Woman Jan 19, 1979
- The children scheme to upset Drummond's plans to marry an attractive widow.
- 13. No Time for Arnold Jan 26, 1979
- Arnold's attention-getting plans go awry and he gets more than he bargained for.
- 14. The Relative Feb 2, 1979
- A visiting cousin thinks she should stay closer to the boys after seeing their new digs.
- 15. The Tutor Feb 9, 1979
- Mr. Drummond hires a tutor for Willis and Arnold who does everything but teach.
- 16. The New Landlord Feb 16, 1979
- Arnold tries to convince the new landlord to allow the Drummonds to keep the penthouse.
- 17. Willis' Privacy Feb 23, 1979
- Seeking escape from Arnold, Willis divides the bedroom in half and stays at friends' houses.
- 18. Mrs. Garrett's Crisis Mar 2, 1979
- Finding a housekeeper's life unfulfilling, Mrs. Garrett makes a big decision about her future.
- 19. The Job Mar 16, 1979
- Willis lands a job so he can purchase skates and prove a point to Drummond.
- 20. Special With `Hello, Larry' Mar 30, 1979
- Mr. Drummond plans to buy a radio station, but learns that it will put a friend out of a job.
- 21. Special With `Hello, Larry' Mar 30, 1979
- Drummond may jeopardize an old friend's job if he buys a Portland radio station.
- 22. Getting Involved Apr 6, 1979
- Arnold witnesses a holdup and the robber wants to be assured that he won't identify him.
- 23. Willis' Birthday Apr 13, 1979
- Willis is hurt when he believes that the family has forgotten his birthday.
- 24. The Girls School May 4, 1979
- Mrs. Garrett becomes feisty when she visits Kimberly's pushy principal.
episodes. Diff'rent Strokes is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and subsequently on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. This list includes synopses and air dates. Episodes are in original U.S. airdate order; some syndication and overseas airings have varied the running order.
Diff'rent Strokes: Created by Jeff Harris, Bernie Kukoff. With Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato. The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
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Episode list. Diff'rent Strokes. Top-rated. Sat, Jan 28, 1984. S6.E14. The Hitchhikers: Part 1. Arnold and Kimberly learn the dangers of hitch hiking when they are abducted and held captive by a sinister man. 8.0/10. Rate. Top-rated. Wed, Nov 12, 1980. S3.E1. The Bank Job.
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Diff'rent Strokes (TV Series 1978–1986) - Episode list - IMDb. Back. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. Diff'rent Strokes. Top-rated. Sat, Jan 28, 1984. S6.E14. The Hitchhikers: Part 1. Arnold and Kimberly learn the dangers of hitch hiking when they are abducted and held captive by a sinister man. 7.9 /10.
History. Seasons 1–2 (1978–80) Seasons 3–4 (1980–82) Seasons 5–6 (1982–84) Season 7 (1984–85) Season 8 (1985–86) Cast. Main. Recurring. Supporting characters. Episodes. Very special episodes. Spin-off and crossovers. Later appearances as the characters. Additional catchphrase references and appearances in popular culture.
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Diff'rent Strokes: Episode Guide. If you would like to print out this episode guide, click herefor the black text on white backround version. Note: the episodes are listed in their original production order - the order in which they were made. Season 1 (1978-1979) #1. Movin' In (Pilot) (original airdate: 11/03/78 - #101)
TV-PG • Comedy • TV Series • 1978. Two black kids from Harlem, Arnold Jackson and older brother Willis, are welcomed into the family of wealthy New York businessman Philip Drummond when...
