Seasons and episodes
8Season 8Sep. 27, 1985
- 8 - 19The Front PageMar. 07, 1986
- 8 - 18The Photo ClubFeb. 28, 1986
- 8 - 17The Big BribeFeb. 21, 1986
- 8 - 16Lifestyles of the Poor and UnknownFeb. 07, 1986
- 8 - 15Arnold's Tangled WebJan. 31, 1986
- 8 - 14Sam's Big BrotherJan. 24, 1986
- 8 - 13BulimiaJan. 17, 1986
- 8 - 12Arnold's InitiationJan. 10, 1986
- 8 - 11It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want ToDec. 13, 1985
- 8 - 10Arnold's Bad RepDec. 06, 1985
- 8 - 9Speak No EvilNov. 29, 1985
- 8 - 8So You Want to Be a Rock StarNov. 15, 1985
- 8 - 7A Tale of Two TeachersNov. 08, 1985
- 8 - 6Arnold's JobOct. 25, 1985
- 8 - 5Willis Goes to CollegeOct. 18, 1985
- 8 - 4Love on the RunOct. 11, 1985
- 8 - 3Bully for ArnoldOct. 04, 1985
- 8 - 2Sam's Missing (2)Sep. 27, 1985
- 8 - 1Sam's Missing (1)Sep. 27, 1985
7Season 7Sep. 29, 1984
- 7 - 24A Special FriendMay. 04, 1985
- 7 - 23Street SmartsMar. 23, 1985
- 7 - 22Blue Collar DrummondMar. 09, 1985
- 7 - 21Beauty is in the Eye of ArnoldMar. 02, 1985
- 7 - 20A Camping We Will GoFeb. 23, 1985
- 7 - 19Cheers to ArnoldFeb. 16, 1985
- 7 - 18Russian EmbassyFeb. 09, 1985
- 7 - 17Sam's New PalFeb. 02, 1985
- 7 - 16Harry Birthday DrummondJan. 26, 1985
- 7 - 15Sam Adopts a GrandparentJan. 19, 1985
- 7 - 14Arnold Saves the SquirrelJan. 12, 1985
- 7 - 13Baseball BluesJan. 05, 1985
- 7 - 12Arnold's SongbirdDec. 15, 1984
- 7 - 11TonsilsDec. 08, 1984
- 7 - 10The GymnastsDec. 01, 1984
- 7 - 9The Honorable Arnold J. JacksonNov. 24, 1984
- 7 - 8Arnold the EntrepreneurNov. 17, 1984
- 7 - 7Carmella Meets the GoochNov. 10, 1984
- 7 - 6Sam's FatherNov. 03, 1984
- 7 - 5Arnold's StrikeOct. 27, 1984
- 7 - 4Undercover LoverOct. 20, 1984
- 7 - 3Bed-WettingOct. 13, 1984
- 7 - 2Arnold and Lisa's MotherOct. 06, 1984
- 7 - 1A Haunting We Will GoSep. 29, 1984
6Season 6Oct. 01, 1983
- 6 - 24The BoyfriendMay. 12, 1984
- 6 - 23The HouseguestMay. 05, 1984
- 6 - 22Kathy's OlympicsMar. 24, 1984
- 6 - 21The Bar Mitzvah BoyMar. 17, 1984
- 6 - 20The Honeymoon's OverMar. 03, 1984
- 6 - 19The Wedding (2)Feb. 25, 1984
- 6 - 18The Wedding (1)Feb. 25, 1984
- 6 - 17Hooray for Hollywood (2)Feb. 18, 1984
- 6 - 16Hooray for Hollywood (1)Feb. 11, 1984
- 6 - 15The Hitchhikers (2) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (2)Feb. 04, 1984
- 6 - 14The Hitchhikers (1) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (1)Jan. 28, 1984
- 6 - 13Drummond's LadyJan. 21, 1984
- 6 - 12Where There's SmokeJan. 14, 1984
- 6 - 11The Senior Class QueenJan. 07, 1984
- 6 - 10Mrs. ZDec. 17, 1983
- 6 - 9Assert YourselfDec. 10, 1983
- 6 - 8Coming of AgeDec. 03, 1983
- 6 - 7The MoonlighterNov. 26, 1983
- 6 - 6The Van DrummondsNov. 19, 1983
- 6 - 5DraftedNov. 12, 1983
- 6 - 4The LieOct. 29, 1983
- 6 - 3Rashomon IIOct. 22, 1983
- 6 - 2The GoatOct. 15, 1983
- 6 - 1Mr. T and mr. tOct. 01, 1983
5Season 5Oct. 02, 1982
- 5 - 24My Fair Larry (a.k.a.) My Fair LadyMay. 07, 1983
- 5 - 23Romeo and JulietApr. 30, 1983
- 5 - 22The ReporterMar. 19, 1983
- 5 - 21RoommatesMar. 12, 1983
- 5 - 20The CricketMar. 05, 1983
- 5 - 19Hall MonitorFeb. 26, 1983
- 5 - 18Family on IceFeb. 19, 1983
- 5 - 17The Bicycle Man (2)Feb. 12, 1983
- 5 - 16The Bicycle Man (1)Feb. 05, 1983
- 5 - 15Independent WomanJan. 22, 1983
- 5 - 14Parents Have Rights, TooJan. 15, 1983
- 5 - 13A Growing ProblemJan. 08, 1983
- 5 - 12Santa's HelperDec. 18, 1982
- 5 - 11The ExecutivesDec. 11, 1982
- 5 - 10Push Comes to ShoveDec. 04, 1982
- 5 - 9MemoriesNov. 27, 1982
- 5 - 8A Case of Overexposure (a.k.a.) OverexposureNov. 20, 1982
- 5 - 7The Older WomanNov. 13, 1982
- 5 - 6Substitute TeacherNov. 06, 1982
- 5 - 5The PeacemakerOct. 30, 1982
- 5 - 4Big BrotherOct. 23, 1982
- 5 - 3Cyrano De JacksonOct. 16, 1982
- 5 - 2In the SwimOct. 09, 1982
- 5 - 1Shoot-Out at the O.K. ArcadeOct. 02, 1982
4Season 4Oct. 29, 1981
- 4 - 26On Your ToesMay. 20, 1982
- 4 - 25Short But SweetMay. 13, 1982
- 4 - 24The Music ManMay. 06, 1982
- 4 - 23Stress? What Stress?Apr. 22, 1982
- 4 - 22LifesaversApr. 15, 1982
- 4 - 21Have I Got a Girl for YouApr. 08, 1982
- 4 - 20Green HairApr. 01, 1982
- 4 - 19B.M.O.C.Mar. 25, 1982
- 4 - 18Crime Story (Part 2) (a.k.a.) Crime in the SchoolsMar. 18, 1982
- 4 - 17Crime Story (Part 1) (a.k.a.) Crime in the SchoolsMar. 11, 1982
- 4 - 16The CarFeb. 25, 1982
- 4 - 15The SquatterFeb. 18, 1982
- 4 - 14FireFeb. 11, 1982
- 4 - 13KathyFeb. 04, 1982
- 4 - 12DreamsJan. 28, 1982
- 4 - 11JiltedJan. 21, 1982
- 4 - 10Hello, DaddyJan. 14, 1982
- 4 - 9Burial GroundJan. 07, 1982
- 4 - 8Health ClubDec. 17, 1981
- 4 - 7The Ski WeekendDec. 10, 1981
- 4 - 6Double Date (a.k.a.) Blind DateDec. 03, 1981
- 4 - 5The Big HeistNov. 26, 1981
- 4 - 4The TeamNov. 19, 1981
- 4 - 3The ModelNov. 12, 1981
- 4 - 2First Day BluesNov. 05, 1981
- 4 - 1Growing UpOct. 29, 1981
3Season 3Nov. 12, 1980
- 3 - 22The AthleteMay. 13, 1981
- 3 - 21Room for One MoreMay. 06, 1981
- 3 - 20Almost AmericanApr. 01, 1981
- 3 - 19The AncestorsMar. 25, 1981
- 3 - 18Drummond's Fair LadyMar. 18, 1981
- 3 - 17The Magician (a.k.a.) It's MagicMar. 11, 1981
- 3 - 16Where There's HopeMar. 04, 1981
- 3 - 15The Older ManFeb. 25, 1981
- 3 - 14The BusFeb. 04, 1981
- 3 - 13Junk Food Junkie (a.k.a.) Junk FoodJan. 28, 1981
- 3 - 12RootsJan. 21, 1981
- 3 - 11The LoanJan. 14, 1981
- 3 - 10Count Your BlessingsJan. 07, 1981
- 3 - 9First LoveDec. 31, 1980
- 3 - 8Football FatherDec. 17, 1980
- 3 - 7Little MotherDec. 10, 1980
- 3 - 6The Accident (2)Dec. 03, 1980
- 3 - 5The Accident (1)Dec. 03, 1980
- 3 - 4Substitute MotherNov. 26, 1980
- 3 - 3Small Claims CourtNov. 19, 1980
- 3 - 2The Bank Job (2)Nov. 12, 1980
- 3 - 1The Bank Job (1)Nov. 12, 1980
2Season 2Sep. 21, 1979
- 2 - 26The SquealerMar. 26, 1980
- 2 - 25
- 2 - 24The Slumber PartyMar. 12, 1980
- 2 - 23Teacher's PetFeb. 27, 1980
- 2 - 22Skin Deep or True Blue (a.k.a.) Guess Who?Feb. 20, 1980
- 2 - 21
- 2 - 20Return of the GoochFeb. 06, 1980
- 2 - 19Big BusinessJan. 30, 1980
- 2 - 18Poor DrummondJan. 23, 1980
- 2 - 17Friendly-MateJan. 16, 1980
- 2 - 16The ElectionJan. 09, 1980
- 2 - 15The Dog Story (a.k.a.) A Dog StoryDec. 19, 1979
- 2 - 14Hot WatchDec. 12, 1979
- 2 - 13The RivalsDec. 05, 1979
- 2 - 12Thanksgiving Crossover (2)Nov. 28, 1979
- 2 - 11Thanksgiving Crossover (1)Nov. 28, 1979
- 2 - 10Father and Son DayNov. 14, 1979
- 2 - 9The Adoption (2)Nov. 07, 1979
- 2 - 8The Adoption (1)Oct. 31, 1979
- 2 - 7Arnold's Hero (a.k.a.) The HeroOct. 24, 1979
- 2 - 6Birds and BeesOct. 19, 1979
- 2 - 5Mrs. Garrett's RomanceOct. 12, 1979
- 2 - 4Feudin' and Fussin' (2)Sep. 28, 1979
- 2 - 3Feudin' and Fussin' (1)Sep. 28, 1979
- 2 - 2Arnold's Girlfriend (2)Sep. 21, 1979
- 2 - 1Arnold's Girlfriend (1)Sep. 21, 1979
1Season 1Nov. 03, 1978
- 1 - 24The Girls School (a.k.a.) Garrett's GirlsMay. 04, 1979
- 1 - 23Willis' BirthdayApr. 13, 1979
- 1 - 22Getting InvolvedApr. 06, 1979
- 1 - 21The Trip (2)Mar. 30, 1979
- 1 - 20The Trip (1)Mar. 30, 1979
- 1 - 19The Job (a.k.a.) Willis' JobMar. 16, 1979
- 1 - 18Mrs. Garrett's CrisisMar. 02, 1979
- 1 - 17Willis' PrivacyFeb. 23, 1979
- 1 - 16The New LandlordFeb. 16, 1979
- 1 - 15The TutorFeb. 09, 1979
- 1 - 14The RelativeFeb. 02, 1979
- 1 - 13No Time for ArnoldJan. 26, 1979
- 1 - 12The WomanJan. 19, 1979
- 1 - 11The Club MeetingJan. 12, 1979
- 1 - 10The FightJan. 05, 1979
- 1 - 9Retrospective (2)Dec. 29, 1978
- 1 - 8Retrospective (1)Dec. 29, 1978
- 1 - 7The TrialDec. 15, 1978
- 1 - 6Goodbye DollyDec. 08, 1978
- 1 - 5The SpankingDec. 01, 1978
- 1 - 4Prep SchoolNov. 24, 1978
- 1 - 3Mother's Last VisitNov. 17, 1978
- 1 - 2The Social WorkerNov. 10, 1978
- 1 - 1Movin' InNov. 03, 1978
Creator
Creator
Creator
Cast
Arnold Jackson
Kimberly Drummond
Phillip Drummond
Willis Jackson
Synopsis
The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
Original titleDiff'rent Strokes
First air dateNov. 03, 1978
Last air dateMar. 07, 1986
Seasons8
Episodes189
IMDb Rating6.612 564 votes
TMDb Rating7267 votes