Diff’rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes - NBC

NBC

Series

1978

TVG

Sitcom

Two brothers from Harlem are adopted by wealthy Philip Drummond.

Where to Stream

1978–1986 Series 8 Seasons201 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

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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