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Season 3 – Diff'rent Strokes

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Two black kids from Harlem, Arnold Jackson and older brother Willis, are welcomed into the family of wealthy New York businessman Philip Drummond when their mother, his housekeeper, passes away. The two brothers become part of the Drummond family and learn various lessons about life.
Diff'rent Strokes — Season 3

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Conrad Bain

Philip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

Kimberly Drummond

Kim Fields

Guest Star

Nedra Volz

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 1980 The Bank Job Willis and Arnold are in a bank when two robbers stage a holdup. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 12, 1980 The Bank Job Drummond offers himself as hostage to bank robbers to protect Willis and Arnold. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 1980 Small Claims Court Arnold goes to small claims court with a dispassionate local merchant. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 26, 1980 Substitute Mother Arnold schemes to make a temporary housekeeper a permanent member of the household. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 3, 1980 The Accident Drummond's 50th birthday celebration ends tragically when he is injured by a drunk driver. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 1980 The Accident After being struck by a drunk driver, Drummond is hospitalized with serious injuries. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 1980 Little Mother Arnold and Willis think Kimberly is expecting when she helps a pregnant girlfriend. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 17, 1980 Football Father Drummond makes a deal with the football coach to assure Arnold a place on the team. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 31, 1980 First Love Drummond is concerned about Arnold when a siege of puppy love keeps him away from his studies. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 7, 1981 Count Your Blessings Drummond wants to help Arnold accept the fact that he will never be tall. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 1981 The Loan Arnold wants Drummond to lend $4,000 to the apartment building doorman. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 1981 Roots Willis and Arnold go to great lengths to prove they haven't lost touch with their cultural roots. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 28, 1981 Junk Food Junkie Drummond and Arnold clash over the presence of junk food machines in Arnold's school. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 4, 1981 The Bus Arnold's excitement over being bused to a white school turns to fear when he gets a phoned threat. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 25, 1981 The Older Man Fifteen-year-old Kimberly discovers there's more to being older than looking it. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 4, 1981 Where There's Hope Arnold doesn't want a certain pesky girl invited to his birthday party. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 11, 1981 The Magician A disappearing magic trick backfires, leaving Arnold out on a ledge. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 18, 1981 Drummond's Fair Lady Drummond meets opposition when he chooses a woman to head a new division of his company. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 25, 1981 The Ancestors Drummond discovers a long-lost ancestor who may be more of a liability than an asset. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 1, 1981 Almost American Arnold gets a new perspective on America through an immigrant studying for naturalization. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 1981 Room for One More Arnold asks Drummond to adopt a classmate who's afraid he might be sent back to an orphanage. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 1981 The Athlete The city's top high school baseball coach wants Willis on his team -- at any price. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 1980