
Diff'rent Strokes — Season 1

Phillip Drummond, a man of considerable wealth, has taken on a promise made at a deathbed: to raise the two young sons of his late housekeeper as his own. He welcomes eight-year-old Arnold and twelve-year-old Willis into his opulent penthou…

Arnold’s habit of listening in brought him into a predicament. A misconstrued conversation led Willis and Arnold to believe that Mr. Drummond no longer wished for their presence. They had overheard Drummond speaking to a social worker, stat…

Mrs. Drummond, her son’s impeccably dressed and somewhat disdainful mother, arrived to find much to disapprove of in his new family. However, she soon discovered a vital truth about the qualities that truly matter in a person.

Mr. Drummond’s attempt to enroll Arnold and Willis in a prestigious preparatory school reveals a setting of exclusivity that proves somewhat beyond their comfort.

Ignoring repeated cautions, Arnold persisted in launching water balloons from the balcony. Mr. Drummond’s decision to discipline Arnold for the prank with a spanking proved a lesson for Willis as well, when he insisted on administering the …

The loss of Arnold’s cherished doll cast a pall over the house, and he made certain that his distress was felt by all within it. A flurry of frantic searching ensued, as each member of the family embarked on a determined quest to recover th…

Trouble for Arnold, this time involving a goldfish and Mr. Drummond’s hot tub, sparks a firm protest from Willis: a conviction without due process is simply unacceptable. The entire family gathers, Mrs. Garrett presiding as judge, to delibe…

The Drummond family gathers beneath their Christmas tree, sharing laughter and reminiscing about the countless amusing moments that have unfolded since Arnold and Willis became part of their household. This special, hour-long program presen…

The Drummond family gathers beneath their Christmas tree, reminiscing about the countless amusing moments that have marked their lives since Arnold and Willis moved into their home. This special, hour-long program presents a selection of me…

Willis began preparing Arnold for a confrontation with the neighborhood bully, but Mr. Drummond insisted on exploring more refined approaches.

Willis extended an invitation to the members of his Harlem social circle, eager for them to see his newly acquired prosperity. However, his attempts at display quickly spiraled into a chaotic and embarrassing situation.

Mr. Drummond’s plan to wed a beautiful widow finds little favor with his children, and Arnold, Willis, and Kimberly concoct a scheme with the aim of derailing his supposedly romantic proposal.

Arnold, adrift in solitude, devised a scheme to finally capture his family’s notice. The plan, however, proved unexpectedly effective, drawing the attention of everyone within earshot – a consequence that included the family physician.

LaWanda Page appears as a cousin to Willis and Arnold. Having witnessed their contentment in their new home, she resolves to remain nearer to her long-absent relatives.

Drummond engaged a tutor for Willis and Arnold, a person who managed nearly all aspects of their education, with instruction forming only a small part of the duties.

The children hatched a plan, their hope resting on convincing Arnold to persuade the new landlord to allow them to retain the penthouse.

To escape the constant presence of his younger brother, Willis carved the bedroom into two distinct territories, preferring to spend his time at the house of a friend.

The quiet routine of Mrs. Garrett's days as a housekeeper began to feel hollow. Seeking a change, she found herself a guest in the Drummond household, an experience that ultimately led her to a pivotal choice about what lay ahead.

Driven by a desire for disco skates and a need to impress Mr. Drummond, Willis takes on a job. Alas, his employment is short-lived; he finds himself dismissed before the day is out.

The cast of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" reunite for an amusing hour, during which Phillip Drummond comes to a sobering realization: acquiring a radio station in Portland might cost his longtime friend Larry Alder his livelihood. …

The cast of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" reunite for a comedic hour, centered on Phillip Drummond's unsettling discovery: his planned acquisition of a Portland radio station might cost his longtime friend, Larry Alder, his livelih…

As Arnold observed the robbery unfold, the perpetrator made a deliberate effort to prevent the boy from recognizing him.

A shadow crossed Willis's face when he suspected his family had overlooked his birthday. After a series of pointed suggestions, he learned not only had everyone remembered, but the most cherished of his wishes had come true: a birthday cele…

Mrs. Garrett made a visit to Kimberly’s school, and her unexpected intervention with the school's assertive principal yielded remarkable results.

