Diff'rent Strokes
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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.
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Season 1
Movin' In
Multi-millionaire Phillip Drummond, who has agreed to the death-bed wish of his housekeeper to raise her two small sons as his own, welcomes 8-year-old Arnold and 12-year-old Willis into his lavish penthouse. Anxious to make them feel at home, he showers them with gifts and love -- and is puzzled when he learns that the boys are planning to sneak from the lap of luxury back to Harlem. Aiding Drummond in his effort to make the street-wise, ghetto youngsters feel welcome in the affluent white world are Drummond's new housekeeper Mrs. Garrett and his 13-year-old daughter Kimberly.
The Social Worker
Arnold'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
Mr. 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
When 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
Arnold 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
When 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
When 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)
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.
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About Diff'rent Strokes
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. Across 8 seasons and 189 episodes, originally airing on ABC.
Diff'rent Strokes Cast and Characters
The cast features Conrad Bain (as Phillip Drummond), Gary Coleman (as Arnold Jackson), Todd Bridges (as Willis Jackson), Mary Jo Catlett (as Pearl Gallagher), and Danny Cooksey (as Sam McKinney). Their performances are a major reason Diff'rent Strokes has built such a passionate audience.
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Diff'rent Strokes has 189 episodes across 8 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Diff'rent Strokes good? What's the rating?
Diff'rent Strokes holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 292 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Diff'rent Strokes?
The main cast includes Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Mary Jo Catlett, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Diff'rent Strokes available in Inglés?
Yes — Diff'rent Strokes was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
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Diff'rent Strokes first aired in 1978.
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How many seasons and episodes does Diff'rent Strokes have?
Diff'rent Strokes currently has 8 seasons and a total of 189 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Diff'rent Strokes about?
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… It belongs to the Comedy, Family, Drama genres.
In which language is Diff'rent Strokes originally available?
Diff'rent Strokes was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Diff'rent Strokes first released?
Diff'rent Strokes first premiered on November 3, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.
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