Diff'rent Strokes

  • Premiered: Nov 1978
  • Episodes: 189
  • Followers: 38
  • Ended
  • NBC
  • Unknown
  • Comedy Drama Family

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Season 2
2x1
Arnold's Girlfriend (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 21, 1979
Arnold has appendicitis and Drummond has to deal with the bigotry of Fred Tanner, a potential housing project investor whose daughter is the key to getting Arnold to sit still for the operation.
2x2
Arnold's Girlfriend (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 21, 1979
Arnold's life is endangered when the kids find out they can't share a room in the hospital and run away on the eve of Arnold's surgery.
2x3
Feudin' and Fussin' (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 28, 1979
Arnold's well-intentioned endorsement of Larry Alder's hosting talents to a New York TV big-wig gives Larry the opportunity of a lifetime and brings the family to the big apple. Larry's .. show full overview
2x4
Feudin' and Fussin' (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 28, 1979
Arnold's well-intentioned endorsement of Larry Alder's hosting talents to a New York TV big-wig gives Larry the opportunity of a lifetime and brings the family to the big apple. Larry's .. show full overview
2x5
Mrs. Garrett's Romance
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 12, 1979
The Drummond household's curiosity over Mrs. Garrett's new beau turns first to surprise and then to alarm. Mrs. Garrett is in a dither over her first date with Leon, especially when it is followed by a very important question.
2x6
Birds and Bees
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 19, 1979
Willis' fishy version of the facts of life leaves Arnold with misconceptions and Mr. Drummond on tender hooks. Arnold repeats his "knowledge" to a neighbor's daughter, but the girl's mother is not amused.
2x7
Arnold's Hero (a.k.a.) The Hero
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 24, 1979
Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with "The Champ" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. When the meeting arranged by Mr. Drummond between Arnold and his idol, .. show full overview
2x8
The Adoption (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 31, 1979
The Drummond family celebrates the day Arnold and Willis are supposed to be officially adopted until the visit of a "relative" leaves their plans in jeopardy. Whitman Mayo guest stars as .. show full overview
2x9
The Adoption (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 07, 1979
It appears that Mr. Drummond's attempts to adopt Arnold and Willis will be aborted by a conniving junk dealer until the boys take matters into their own hands. Whitman Mayo guest stars .. show full overview
2x10
Father and Son Day
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 14, 1979
Willis' cut-throat competitiveness with another boy at his gym leads him to a decision that he will very much regret, especially after it hurts Mr. Drummond and gives Arnold the right to .. show full overview
2x11
Thanksgiving Crossover (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 28, 1979
The Alders and the Drummonds are together again in New York, and Arnold, Willis and Kimberly plan a second Thanksgiving feast with friends Diane and Ruthie. But even the huge Drummond .. show full overview
2x12
Thanksgiving Crossover (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 28, 1979
The misunderstanding threatens Drummond and Larry's friendship.
2x13
The Rivals
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 05, 1979
Arnold and Willis' relationship is threatened when a fickle female classmate, the object of Arnold's affection, turns her attention toward Willis. Arnold's first love is also his first lesson in jealously as he competes with Willis for the same girl.
2x14
Hot Watch
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 12, 1979
Discovered in the wrong place at the wrong time, Willis and Arnold become prime suspects when their neighbor's apartment is robbed and they're caught with one of the stolen items. Mr. .. show full overview
2x15
The Dog Story (a.k.a.) A Dog Story
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 19, 1979
Arnold saves a dog's life, is bitten and then the dog is needed to save Arnold. The Drummond household members frantically search for the ungrateful canine, while Arnold faces a series of rabies shots or death.
2x16
The Election
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 09, 1980
Drummond puts his convictions on the line to run for city council, and rooting him on are Arnold, Willis, Kimberly, and an "unexpected" new addition to the household. Nedra Volz plays .. show full overview
2x17
Friendly-Mate
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 16, 1980
Mr. Drummond is in "double-trouble" when Willis and Arnold decide to get him a date. Feeling a little lonely, Drummond tells the kids what he needs is a little companionship, so they decide to call a computer dating service.
2x18
Poor Drummond
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 23, 1980
A crucially important business deal keeps Mr. Drummond on edge and Arnold and Willis wondering whether they pack for a California vacation or move back to Harlem.
2x19
Big Business
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 30, 1980
Willis and Arnold scheme to make extra "dough" by selling brownies, only to discover they can't stand the heat of big business and may soon have to get out of the kitchen.
2x20
Return of the Gooch
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 06, 1980
The "Gooch" is back and this time he's terrorizing Arnold, but Arnold plans to be ready when the bully strikes. In building Arnold's confidence, Willis convinces him that his martial arts lesson has given him a "killer" foot.
2x21
Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's Vigil
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 13, 1980
Arnold and Willis are trapped in the basement and while they await rescue they reminisce about their recent past...both the good times and the bad. Arnold insists he must wear his .. show full overview
2x22
Skin Deep or True Blue (a.k.a.) Guess Who?
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 20, 1980
Kimberly's new beau, Roger, suggests pairing his sister with Willis for a double-date, until he finds out the color of his true love's brother. When Kimberly discovers her new friend is a bigot, her face burns red and then a far darker shade.
2x23
Teacher's Pet
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 27, 1980
Parent-teacher night leads Mr. Drummond to a romance with Arnold's teacher and poor Arnold to the jealousy of his classmates. Arnold tries every trick in the book to win back his classmates, including one which may have him expelled.
2x24
The Slumber Party
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 12, 1980
Leaving Willis in charge of the house for Kimberly's slumber party is a mistake Mr. Drummond soon regrets as the ensuing chaos disrupts his own date with a lovely lady. The Facts of Life .. show full overview
2x25
Arnold Faces Fatality (a.k.a.) The Will (a.k.a.) Drummond's Will
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 19, 1980
Arnold fears that his loved ones are checking out of his life when he stumbles upon Drummond's will and then uncovers the fact that his goldfish has given up the ghost.
2x26 Season finale
The Squealer
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 26, 1980
Willis seeks comradeship as a member of the Tarantulas, a street gang, but finds only deceit as he gets caught in a web of misplace loyalties. Willis allows himself to be arrested rather than "squeal" on his fellow-gang members by telling the truth.

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