Diff'rent Strokes

Season 1

TV-PG

44%

The misadventures of suave Park Avenue millionaire Phillip Drummond, his teenage daughter Kimberly, and their current housekeeper Edna Garrett who adopted the two pre-teenage sons of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.

Where to Watch Season 1

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24 Episodes

Movin' In
E1
Movin' InPhilip Drummond is a wealthy Manhattan industrialist who takes in Arnold and Willis Jackson, the two sons of his late housekeeper; Drummond is white and the boys are black. Arnold, age 8, is excited about the opportunity of a privileged life, but Willis, age 13, feels that Mr. Drummond is trying to buy their love with expensive gifts.
The Social Worker
E2
The Social WorkerArnold's eavesdropping leads to trouble when a misunderstanding causes Willis and him to think that Mr. Drummond no longer wants them around; he has heard Drummond tell a social worker that ""black children belong with black families.""
Mother's Last Visit
E3
Mother's Last VisitMr. Drummond's socialite and rather snobbish mother arrives and finds there's a lot she doesn't like about her son's new sons, but she soon learns a valuable lesson about what's really important in a person.
Prep School
E4
Prep SchoolWhen Mr. Drummond tries to get Arnold and Willis into an exclusive prep school, it turns out to be just a little too exclusive for everyone's tastes.
The Spanking
E5
The SpankingArnold ignores warnings and continues to drop water balloons from the balcony. Mr. Drummond's decision to punish Arnold for the prank with a spanking becomes a learning lesson for Willis too, when he insists that he be the one to spank Arnold -- but where's Arnold?
Goodbye Dolly
E6
Goodbye DollyWhen Arnold loses his favorite doll, he makes sure that his misery is shared equally by the various members of his household, who soon try everything to get it back.
The Trial
E7
The TrialWhen Arnold is in trouble for putting his goldfish in Mr. Drummond's hot tub, Willis insists that it is wrong to convict him without a trial. The whole family, with Mrs. Garrett as judge, comes up with an important verdict.
Retrospective (1)
E8
Retrospective (1)Mr. Drummond and family gather around their Christmas tree and recall the many humorous incidents that the family has shared since Arnold and Willis moved in. This special one-hour episode features highlights from previous shows.
Retrospective (2)
E9
Retrospective (2)Mr. Drummond and family gather around their Christmas tree and recall the many humorous incidents that the family has shared since Arnold and Willis moved in. This special one-hour episode features highlights from previous shows.
The Fight
E10
The FightWillis puts Arnold in training to fight the local bully, but Mr. Drummond insists more civilized solutions be employed.
The Club Meeting
E11
The Club MeetingWillis invites his neighborhood club from Harlem to visit, but things get out of hand when he tries to impress them with his new wealth.
The Woman
E12
The WomanMr. Drummond's intention to marry an attractive widow doesn't meet with his children's approval, and Arnold, Willis and Kimberly devise a scheme they hope will turn his ""romantic"" proposal into a disaster.
No Time for Arnold
E13
No Time for ArnoldA lonely Arnold comes up with a method of gaining his family's attention. Unfortunately his plan works a little too well; he ends up with everyone's attention, including the family doctor.
The Relative
E14
The RelativeLaWanda Page guest stars as a cousin of Willis and Arnold who, after seeing the boys in their comfortable new surroundings, knows she should stay closer to her long-lost little relatives.
The Tutor
E15
The TutorDrummond hires a tutor for Willis and Arnold who does practically everything but teach.
The New Landlord
E16
The New LandlordThe kids devise a scheme hoping to make Arnold convince the new landlord to let the family keep the penthouse.
Willis' Privacy
E17
Willis' PrivacyTo get rid of his pesky little brother, Willis divides the bedroom in half and spends more time at his friend's house.
Mrs. Garrett's Crisis
E18
Mrs. Garrett's CrisisWhen Mrs. Garrett decides her life as a housekeeper is unfulfilling, she ends up being a guest in the Drummond home, and then makes an important decision concerning the future.
The Job (a.k.a.) Willis' Job
E19
The Job (a.k.a.) Willis' JobIn order to earn the money to buy disco skates, and to prove a point to Mr. Drummond, Willis gets a job...but is fired on his first working day.
The Trip (I)
E20
The Trip (I)The stars of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" get together in a special, hilarious hour in which Phillip Drummond realizes that the purchase of a Portland radio station could mean the loss of a job for his old friend Larry Alder. The crossover continues on Hello, Larry S01E10 The Trip (II).
The Trip (2)
E21
The Trip (2)The stars of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" get together in a special, hilarious hour in which Phillip Drummond realizes that the purchase of a Portland radio station could mean the loss of a job for his old friend Larry Alder. **Part two originally aired as an episode of "Hello, Larry".
Getting Involved
E22
Getting InvolvedWhen Arnold is witness to a hold up, the robber tries to ensure that the youngster will not identify him.
Willis' Birthday
E23
Willis' BirthdayWillis is hurt when he thinks his family has forgotten his upcoming birthday. After dropping several unsubtle hints he discovers that not only has everyone remembered, but also his fondest wish has been granted -- a birthday party in his old Harlem neighborhood.
The Girls School (a.k.a.) Garrett's Girls
E24
The Girls School (a.k.a.) Garrett's GirlsMrs. Garrett visits Kimberly's school and takes on its pushy principal with surprising results.