About this season
Radio host Larry Alder has to cope with being a single father to his two daughters, Diane and Ruthie.
Episodes (14)
1. How To Not To
Aired 26 January 1979 • 30 min
Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.
2. The New Kid
Aired 2 February 1979 • 30 min
Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.
3. The Final Papers
Aired 9 February 1979 • 30 min
Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.
4. The Hitchhiker
Aired 16 February 1979 • 30 min
A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.
5. Mother Morgan
Aired 23 February 1979 • 30 min
Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.
6. Ruthie's First Crush
Aired 2 March 1979 • 30 min
Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.
7. Larry's First Date
Aired 9 March 1979 • 30 min
Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.
8. Peer Pressure
Aired 16 March 1979 • 30 min
It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.
9. Leona, The New Neighbor
Aired 23 March 1979 • 30 min
New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.
10. The Trip (II)
Aired 30 March 1979 • 30 min
The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland, as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's station. The crossover starts on Diff'rent Strokes S01E20 The Trip (I).
11. The Triangle
Aired 6 April 1979 • 30 min
Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.
12. Larry's Bad Back
Aired 13 April 1979 • 30 min
13. Rap With Ruthie
Aired 27 April 1979 • 30 min
Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.
14. My Sister, The Criminal
Aired 4 May 1979 • 30 min