Diff’rent Strokes
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Sitcom
Two brothers from Harlem are adopted by wealthy Philip Drummond.
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1978–1986 Series 8 Seasons201 Episodes
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Thursday, April 3
Arnold's Girlfriend
Season 2 • Episode 1
Arnold needs an appendectomy but it's doubtful he'll sit still long enough for surgery.
Thursday, April 3
Arnold's Girlfriend
Season 2 • Episode 2
Appendicitis means surgery for Arnold, who's scared until he meets Drummond's client's daughter.
Friday, April 4
Feudin' and Fussin'
Season 2 • Episode 3
Arnold's endorsement gets Larry an offer for a television job.
Friday, April 4
Feudin' and Fussin'
Season 2 • Episode 4
A television executive offers the Drummond family's friend the opportunity of a lifetime.
Saturday, April 5
The Rivals
Season 2 • Episode 13
A fickle girl in Arnold's class turns her attentions to Willis, much to Arnold's disappointment.
Saturday, April 5
Hot Watch
Season 2 • Episode 14
Willis and Arnold become suspects when a neighbor's apartment is robbed.
Saturday, April 5
The Dog Story
Season 2 • Episode 15
Arnold is bitten by a dog, and he faces rabies shots at the insistence of Drummond.
Saturday, April 5
The Election
Season 2 • Episode 16
The Drummonds' sassy new housekeeper rallies behind the family when Phillip runs for city council.
Monday, April 7
Birds and Bees
Season 2 • Episode 6
Willis's suspicious story on the facts of life leaves Arnold with misconceptions.
Monday, April 7
Arnold's Hero
Season 2 • Episode 7
Willis and Kimberley scheme to help Arnold meet boxer Muhammad Ali.
Tuesday, April 8
The Adoption
Season 2 • Episode 8
The Drummond family's plans to adopt Arnold and Willis are jeopardized by a visiting relative.
Tuesday, April 8
The Adoption
Season 2 • Episode 9
Arnold and Willis are about to be adopted, but a relative's visit puts the plan in jeopardy.
Wednesday, April 9
Father and Son Day
Season 2 • Episode 10
Cut-throat competition leads Willis to make a decision that he later regrets.
Wednesday, April 9
The Rivals
Season 2 • Episode 13
A fickle girl in Arnold's class turns her attentions to Willis, much to Arnold's disappointment.
Thursday, April 10
Thanksgiving Crossover
Season 2 • Episode 11
Tempers explode when Larry learns that friendship isn't always an asset to good business.
Thursday, April 10
Thanksgiving Crossover
Season 2 • Episode 12
Larry Alder's temper reaches explosive heights at Thanksgiving dinner.
Friday, April 11
Hot Watch
Season 2 • Episode 14
Willis and Arnold become suspects when a neighbor's apartment is robbed.
Friday, April 11
The Dog Story
Season 2 • Episode 15
Arnold is bitten by a dog, and he faces rabies shots at the insistence of Drummond.
Saturday, April 12
Friendly-Mate
Season 2 • Episode 17
Drummond's need for companionship sends Arnold and Willis to a computer dating service.
Saturday, April 12
Poor Drummond
Season 2 • Episode 18
An edgy Mr. Drummond makes Willis and Arnold wonder whether they should move back to Harlem.
Saturday, April 12
Father and Son Day
Season 2 • Episode 10
Cut-throat competition leads Willis to make a decision that he later regrets.
Saturday, April 12
Big Business
Season 2 • Episode 19
Willis and Arnold soon learn about big business when they start up a brownie-making enterprise.
Monday, April 14
The Election
Season 2 • Episode 16
The Drummonds' sassy new housekeeper rallies behind the family when Phillip runs for city council.
Monday, April 14
Friendly-Mate
Season 2 • Episode 17
Drummond's need for companionship sends Arnold and Willis to a computer dating service.
Tuesday, April 15
Poor Drummond
Season 2 • Episode 18
An edgy Mr. Drummond makes Willis and Arnold wonder whether they should move back to Harlem.
Tuesday, April 15
Big Business
Season 2 • Episode 19
Willis and Arnold soon learn about big business when they start up a brownie-making enterprise.
Wednesday, April 16
Return of the Gooch
Season 2 • Episode 20
Willis works on Arnold's self-confidence after the local bully returns.
Wednesday, April 16
Valentine's Day Retrospective
Season 2 • Episode 21
Arnold and Willis become trapped in the basement where they reflect on their past.
Thursday, April 17
Guess Who
Season 2 • Episode 22
Kimberly discovers that her new boyfriend is a bigot after a double date with his sister and Willis.
Thursday, April 17
Teacher's Pet
Season 2 • Episode 23
Drummond's romance with Arnold's teacher sparks jealousy among Arnold's classmates.
Friday, April 18
The Slumber Party
Season 2 • Episode 24
Chaos reigns when Willis is placed in charge of Kimberly's slumber party.
Friday, April 18
The Will
Season 2 • Episode 25
Arnold fears his loved ones may soon die after he stumbles upon Drummond's will.
Saturday, April 19
Return of the Gooch
Season 2 • Episode 20
Willis works on Arnold's self-confidence after the local bully returns.
Saturday, April 19
Valentine's Day Retrospective
Season 2 • Episode 21
Arnold and Willis become trapped in the basement where they reflect on their past.
Saturday, April 19
Guess Who
Season 2 • Episode 22
Kimberly discovers that her new boyfriend is a bigot after a double date with his sister and Willis.
Saturday, April 19
Teacher's Pet
Season 2 • Episode 23
Drummond's romance with Arnold's teacher sparks jealousy among Arnold's classmates.
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