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Diff'rent Strokes (1978 – 1986)

1978 • 8 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-14
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Diff'rent StrokesSeason 7

24 episodes · Sep 29, 1984

1. A Haunting We Will Go
Sep 29, 1984

As Arnold and Sam cautiously navigated the shadowed recesses of the old house, rumored to be haunted by the neighborhood, they discovered the ghost held a wealth of unexpected delights. Most surprising of all was its profound affection for

2. Arnold and Lisa's Mother
Oct 6, 1984

Arnold considered the school science fair an ideal venue for disrupting the work of his least favored female classmate. Yet, upon closer inspection, a disquieting doubt began to surface, and he wondered if her irritating conduct might belie

3. Bed-Wetting
Oct 13, 1984 · 30m

The Drummonds wrestled with Sam’s bedwetting, a persistent issue they addressed with a shifting array of approaches – sharp reprimands followed by excessive indulgence. Yet, each attempt seemed only to deepen his frustration and wound his s

4. Undercover Lover
Oct 20, 1984 · 10.0

Willis finds himself unexpectedly positioned as a conduit in the police's campaign to curb drug use and distribution within his school.

5. Arnold's Strike
Oct 27, 1984

Arnold faces possible expulsion from the school after organizing a strike in protest of what he considers unjust regulations.

6. Sam's Father
Nov 3, 1984

A choice looms for Sam: a luxurious penthouse or the vibrant chaos of a honky-tonk. This dilemma arises with the unexpected arrival of his biological father at the Drummond residence, who seeks to persuade Sam to accompany him.

7. Carmella Meets the Gooch
Nov 10, 1984 · 30m

The Gooch reappeared, intent on tormenting Arnold and now fixated on Sam. However, his path to mischief was unexpectedly blocked by the Drummonds’ new neighbor: an Italian student on a foreign exchange program, who presented a challenge unl

8. Arnold the Entrepreneur
Nov 17, 1984

Arnold, a man accustomed to solitude in his ventures, hesitated to include Sam in his latest undertaking. However, when Sam discerned that the rewards would accrue solely to Arnold, he dissolved their partnership and emerged as a rival.

9. The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson
Nov 24, 1984

With Arnold's appointment to the school court, he finds himself unexpectedly at a crossroads: a cherished friendship hangs in the balance, and a hoped-for date with the school's most admired boy is now potentially forfeit. It seems everyone

10. The Gymnasts
Dec 1, 1984

Drummond’s attempt at encouragement for a promising athlete, devastated by a terrible accident, has the opposite effect. Instead of uplifting him, the encounter with the 1984 Men's Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnastics team deepens his bitt

11. Tonsils
Dec 8, 1984

A steadfast presence for Sam as he awaits tonsillectomy, Drummond offers unwavering support. However, his resolve will be tested when he learns of a forthcoming roommate assignment – Sam will be recovering from what is described as a “minor

12. Arnold's Songbird
Dec 15, 1984

Arnold, vying for the position of entertainment chairman at the school’s charity fundraiser, made a bold promise: securing a celebrity appearance. But as the event drew near, and the celebrity remained elusive, he found himself compelled to

13. Baseball Blues
Jan 5, 1985

Sam coaxed Mr. Drummond, with considerable difficulty, into accepting the role of coach for the team facing a string of defeats. He soon found himself regretting the persuasion, particularly after being relegated to the sidelines.

14. Arnold Saves the Squirrel
Jan 12, 1985

Sam felt a sudden, crushing disappointment as he attended a taping of "The Sandy Squirrel Show." The news had broken: his beloved television idol was facing cancellation. But hope arrived in the form of his older brother, Arnold, who swiftl

15. Sam Adopts a Grandparent
Jan 19, 1985

A shadow of worry falls over the Drummond household when Sam, usually a boy of boundless good humor, finds himself struggling with a jaded elder. The rejection of the Cub Scout "Adopt A Grandparent" initiative by this senior leaves Sam with

16. Harry Birthday Drummond
Jan 26, 1985

Kimberly returned from her studies in Paris, intending to surprise Drummond for his birthday. This prompted Arnold and Willis to seek a gift of equal significance. They resolved to adopt the name Drummond, a gesture of solidarity, until Wil

17. Sam's New Pal
Feb 2, 1985

A flicker of surprise crossed Sam's face as the truth dawned: his new companion was a girl. But Mr. Drummond seemed utterly bewildered when the children proposed a sleepover.

18. Russian Embassy
Feb 9, 1985

The accidental launch of Arnold’s school project rocket, which ultimately landed on the roof of the Russian Embassy, quickly drew the suspicion of the State Department. A sense of deliberate manipulation began to take hold, pointing towards

19. Cheers to Arnold
Feb 16, 1985 · 30m

Arnold’s effort to dissuade a friend from drinking proved disastrous. He found himself stranded in the boy’s bathroom, clutching a bottle of liquor, when the teacher unexpectedly entered.

20. A Camping We Will Go
Feb 23, 1985

Drummond hoped a camping excursion with Arnold and Sam would deepen their bond, but the outing takes an unexpected turn when Sam’s biological father appears and insists on joining them.

21. Beauty is in the Eye of Arnold
Mar 2, 1985 · 30m

Arnold found himself at a crossroads. His friends, with well-meaning but misguided enthusiasm, urged him to ask a pretty cheerleader to the school dance, dismissing the girl he truly desired – a girl they subtly labeled an "ugly duckling."

22. Blue Collar Drummond
Mar 9, 1985

Faced with accusations of detachment from his workforce, Drummond surreptitiously accepts a position on an assembly line within one of his own factories. He soon discovers, to his astonishment, that his newfound role is precarious; offering

23. Street Smarts
Mar 23, 1985

Arnold claims to have handled himself well during a mugging, but Drummond suspects the event stirred something within him that Arnold is unwilling to acknowledge. This concern deepens when Drummond discovers Arnold has pursued a perilous me

24. A Special Friend
May 4, 1985

The burgeoning friendship between Arnold and Sam took a sharp turn into uncertainty and apprehension when they learned of a hidden aspect of the street performer's life: she suffered from epilepsy.

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