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Season 5 – 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 5

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 1982 Shoot-Out at the O.K. Arcade Arnold is determined to beat Willis and dethrone him as local video game champ. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 1982 In the Swim Kimberly's actions could get Willis into hot water when she is transferred into his public school. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 1982 Cyrano De Jackson Arnold helps his shy friend Dudley win the heart of a girl who falls for Arnold instead. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 1982 Big Brother Arnold feels left out when he gets his big brother Willis to help cure a new classmate's loneliness. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 1982 The Peacemaker Willis buys a gun to protect himself when his plan to bring peace to rival gangs backfires. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 1982 Substitute Teacher A "little white lie" by Arnold and his buddies puts a teacher's career in jeopardy. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 1982 The Older Woman A false I.D. and fake mustache win Willis a date on the town with a beautiful older woman. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 1982 A Case of Overexposure Arnold's chances at winning a school election are slim when a revealing photo of him taken by Kimberly surfaces. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 1982 Memories A long lost trunk containing a tape recording from their deceased mother is delivered to the boys. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 1982 Push Comes to Shove Arnold's run-in with the new building manager's son could get the entire Drummond family evicted. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 1982 The Executives Willis oversteps the bounds of his authority in his afterschool job at his father's office. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 18, 1982 Santa's Helper Arnold is hired by a street-corner Santa with an ulterior financial motive. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 8, 1983 A Growing Problem Willis and his friend make a reckless decision when they mix drinking and driving. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 15, 1983 Parents Have Rights, Too Mr. Drummond is caught in a compromising situation when a storm sends Arnold, Willis and Kimberly home early from a weekend camping trip. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 22, 1983 Independent Woman Kimberly's new boss pays special attention to her in hopes of landing a position in Mr. Drummond's company. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 5, 1983 The Bicycle Man In return for a generous reward, Arnold agrees to help out a neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 12, 1983 The Bicycle Man A neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester plans to make his move on the unsuspecting Arnold and Dudley. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 19, 1983 Family on Ice Mr. Drummond agrees to let Kimberly leave New York to train with Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill in Los Angeles. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 26, 1983 Hall Monitor Arnold's good intentions to help his handicapped friend adjust to life in public school backfire. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 5, 1983 The Cricket When Arnold has a run of bad luck, Mr. Drummond gives him a pet cricket believed by the Japanese to bring good luck. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 12, 1983 Roommates The household is turned upside down when Mr. Drummond has to move in with Arnold for a week. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 19, 1983 The Reporter First Lady Nancy Reagan guest stars when Arnold's story about drug abuse is printed in a New York City newspaper. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 30, 1983 Romeo and Juliet Arnold is tricked into playing Romeo in the school play opposite his arch rival Lisa. Details Episode 24 Aired May 7, 1983 My Fair Larry Larry, the school thug, targets Kimberly after Willis shows him how to make it with girls. Details
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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 1982