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Season 1

24 Episodes

1978

Movin' In

E01

Movin' In

11/3/1978·25m

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

E02

The Social Worker

11/10/1978·25m

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

E03

Mother's Last Visit

11/17/1978·25m

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

E04

Prep School

11/24/1978·25m

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

E05

The Spanking

12/1/1978·25m

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

E06

Goodbye Dolly

12/8/1978·25m

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

E07

The Trial

12/15/1978

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)

E08

Retrospective (1)

12/29/1978·25m

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.

Retrospective (2)

E09

Retrospective (2)

12/29/1978

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.

The Fight

E10

The Fight

1/5/1979

Willis puts Arnold in training to fight the local bully, but Mr. Drummond insists more civilized solutions be employed.

The Club Meeting

E11

The Club Meeting

1/12/1979

Willis invites his neighborhood club from Harlem to visit, but things get out of hand when he tries to impress them with his new wealth.

The Woman

E12

The Woman

1/19/1979

Mr. Drummond's intention to marry an attractive widow doesn't meet with his children's approval, and Arnold, Willis and Kimberly devise a scheme they hope will turn his ""romantic"" proposal into a disaster.

No Time for Arnold

E13

No Time for Arnold

1/26/1979

A lonely Arnold comes up with a method of gaining his family's attention. Unfortunately his plan works a little too well; he ends up with everyone's attention, including the family doctor.

The Relative

E14

The Relative

2/2/1979

LaWanda Page guest stars as a cousin of Willis and Arnold who, after seeing the boys in their comfortable new surroundings, knows she should stay closer to her long-lost little relatives.

The Tutor

E15

The Tutor

2/9/1979

Drummond hires a tutor for Willis and Arnold who does practically everything but teach.

The New Landlord

E16

The New Landlord

2/16/1979

The kids devise a scheme hoping to make Arnold convince the new landlord to let the family keep the penthouse.

Willis' Privacy

E17

Willis' Privacy

2/23/1979

To get rid of his pesky little brother, Willis divides the bedroom in half and spends more time at his friend's house.

Mrs. Garrett's Crisis

E18

Mrs. Garrett's Crisis

3/2/1979

When Mrs. Garrett decides her life as a housekeeper is unfulfilling, she ends up being a guest in the Drummond home, and then makes an important decision concerning the future.

The Job (a.k.a.) Willis' Job

E19

The Job (a.k.a.) Willis' Job

3/16/1979

In order to earn the money to buy disco skates, and to prove a point to Mr. Drummond, Willis gets a job...but is fired on his first working day.

The Trip (I)

E20

The Trip (I)

3/30/1979

The stars of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" get together in a special, hilarious hour in which Phillip Drummond realizes that the purchase of a Portland radio station could mean the loss of a job for his old friend Larry Alder. The crossover continues on Hello, Larry S01E10 The Trip (II).

The Trip (2)

E21

The Trip (2)

3/30/1979

The stars of "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Hello, Larry" get together in a special, hilarious hour in which Phillip Drummond realizes that the purchase of a Portland radio station could mean the loss of a job for his old friend Larry Alder. **Part two originally aired as an episode of "Hello, Larry".

Getting Involved

E22

Getting Involved

4/6/1979·30m

When Arnold is witness to a hold up, the robber tries to ensure that the youngster will not identify him.

Willis' Birthday

E23

Willis' Birthday

4/13/1979

Willis is hurt when he thinks his family has forgotten his upcoming birthday. After dropping several unsubtle hints he discovers that not only has everyone remembered, but also his fondest wish has been granted -- a birthday party in his old Harlem neighborhood.

The Girls School (a.k.a.) Garrett's Girls

E24

The Girls School (a.k.a.) Garrett's Girls

5/4/1979

Mrs. Garrett visits Kimberly's school and takes on its pushy principal with surprising results.

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Season 7

24 Episodes

1984

A Haunting We Will Go

E01

A Haunting We Will Go

9/29/1984

When Arnold and Sam creep through the crevices of the neighborhood's haunted house they find the ghost boasts a bounty of surprises--the biggest being a love for people and contempt for war.

Arnold and Lisa's Mother

E02

Arnold and Lisa's Mother

10/6/1984

Arnold thinks the school science fair is the perfect opportunity to sabotage the project of his least favorite female classmate, but with a closer look he wonders if her aggravating behavior is really a cry for help.

Bed-Wetting

E03

Bed-Wetting

10/13/1984·30m

The Drummond household is faced with Sam's bed-wetting problem trying everything from scolding to fawning, only to have Sam become more frustrated and hurt.

Undercover Lover

E04

Undercover Lover

10/20/1984

Willis becomes the middleman in a police effort to halt use and trafficking of drugs at his high school.

Arnold's Strike

E05

Arnold's Strike

10/27/1984

Arnold risks expulsion from school when he leads a strike against some new rules he feels are ""unfair.""

Sam's Father

E06

Sam's Father

11/3/1984

Sam must choose between a penthouse apartment and a honky-tonk club when his real father comes knocking on the Drummond's door, wanting to take Sam with him.

Carmella Meets the Gooch

E07

Carmella Meets the Gooch

11/10/1984·30m

""The Gooch"" returns to taunt Arnold and take on a new target--Sam, only to face his first challenge in the Drummond's new neighbor, an Italian foreign exchange student.

Arnold the Entrepreneur

E08

Arnold the Entrepreneur

11/17/1984

Entrepreneur Arnold reluctantly allows Sam to be a part of his new scheme, when Sam realizes only Arnold will reap the profits, he breaks up the partnership and becomes the competition.

The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson

E09

The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson

11/24/1984

When Arnold is appointed judge of the school court, he is suddenly faced with jeopardizing a longtime friendship or losing a date with the school heartthrob--everyone has their day in court.

The Gymnasts

E10

The Gymnasts

12/1/1984

Drummond's surprise meant to encourage an Olympic hopeful felled by a tragic accident backfires when the young man instead becomes embittered at meeting the 1984 Men's Olympic Gold Medal-winning Gymnastics Team until Willis and Sam take on the challenge of setting things right.

Tonsils

E11

Tonsils

12/8/1984

Drummond is a tower of strength for Sam as he prepares to have his tonsils removed, but what will happen when Drummond finds out he is to be Sam's roommate while having some ""minor"" knee surgery.

Arnold's Songbird

E12

Arnold's Songbird

12/15/1984

In order to be elected the entertainment chairman for a school charity fundraiser, Arnold promises to get a celebrity but when it's time to deliver, he's forced to look to his nemesis Carmella for help, hoping she can save the day.

Baseball Blues

E13

Baseball Blues

1/5/1985

Sam persuades a reluctant Mr. Drummond to become the coach of his bad news baseball team and then regrets it after he winds up on the bench.

Arnold Saves the Squirrel

E14

Arnold Saves the Squirrel

1/12/1985

When Sam visits a taping of ""The Sandy Squirrel Show"" he is overcome by the news his favorite television idol is about to be cancelled, but it's big brother Arnold to the rescue as he rallies the Boy Scouts of Manhattan to demand the Squirrel be given a reprieve.

Sam Adopts a Grandparent

E15

Sam Adopts a Grandparent

1/19/1985

The Drummonds are concerned when the normally lovable Sam battles with a cynical senior who rejects the Cub Scout's ""Adopt A Grandparent"" program, leaving Sam with a tainted view of older people.

Harry Birthday Drummond

E16

Harry Birthday Drummond

1/26/1985

Kimberly returns home from school in Paris to surprise Drummond on his birthday prompting Arnold and Willis to try and match her special gift, they decide to change their name to Drummond, until Willis suddenly has second thoughts.

Sam's New Pal

E17

Sam's New Pal

2/2/1985

Sam is taken aback when he realizes his new ""buddy"" is a girl, but Mr. Drummond is even more dumbfounded when the kids want to have a sleepover.

Russian Embassy

E18

Russian Embassy

2/9/1985

When Arnold's rocket for his school project is accidentally set off and lands atop the Russian Embassy, the state department is led to suspect the Drummond's participation is foul play.

Cheers to Arnold

E19

Cheers to Arnold

2/16/1985·30m

Arnold's attempt to stop a friend from drinking backfires as he's left standing in the boy's bathroom holding a bottle of booze when the teacher walks in.

A Camping We Will Go

E20

A Camping We Will Go

2/23/1985

A camping trip with Arnold and Sam intended to strengthen Drummond's relationship with Sam goes awry when Sam's real father shows up and invites himself along.

Beauty is in the Eye of Arnold

E21

Beauty is in the Eye of Arnold

3/2/1985·30m

Arnold is faced with a dilemma when his friends insist he take a cute cheerleader to the dance instead of the girl Arnold really likes who they consider an ""ugly duckling.""

Blue Collar Drummond

E22

Blue Collar Drummond

3/9/1985

When Drummond is accused of being out of touch with his employee, he secretly takes a job in one of his own factories working on an assembly line. Much to his surprise, his job is threatened when he makes suggestions to boost morale and improve production.

Street Smarts

E23

Street Smarts

3/23/1985

Although Arnold boasts he held his own in a mugging, Drummond fears the incident goes deeper than Arnold will admit and becomes concerned when he finds Arnold has sought a dangerous method of protection.

A Special Friend

E24

A Special Friend

5/4/1985

Arnold and Sam's new friendship with a street performer gets mired in fear and confusion when they discover she has epilepsy.

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Season 8

19 Episodes

1985

Sam's Missing (1)

E01

Sam's Missing (1)

9/27/1985

A family whose little boy died, forces the father to kidnap Sam, who is shopping for some snacks in a grocery store. After the kidnapping, the man threatens to kill Sam's parents if he attempts in any way to escape.

Sam's Missing (2)

E02

Sam's Missing (2)

9/27/1985

The Drummonds, desperate to get Sam back, go on the news to try and advertise to get Sam back. In the meantime Sam risks everything to tell the Drummonds where he is.

Bully for Arnold

E03

Bully for Arnold

10/4/1985

Guarding the school bully's girlfriend, Ramona, seems like a simple task to Arnold, until his natural Jackson ""charm"" creates some problems, Ramona falls head over heels for him and Herman, the bully, wants to rearrange his face.

Love on the Run

E04

Love on the Run

10/11/1985

Sam and Arnold fear that the time their parents are spending apart is a symptom of an ailing marriage and the boys attempt to give them a dose of romance, hoping it will be the cure that will keep them from divorce.

Willis Goes to College

E05

Willis Goes to College

10/18/1985

Willis takes a big step when he leave home for college, but fears his initiation to dorm life is only one of the freshman experiences he may not be ready to handle.

Arnold's Job

E06

Arnold's Job

10/25/1985

Arnold's dream of becoming an ""overnight"" success as a photo-journalist run headlong into reality when he gets his first job on a local newspaper.

A Tale of Two Teachers

E07

A Tale of Two Teachers

11/8/1985

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar guest stars as a high school English teacher who gives Arnold a ""classic"" punishment for ""goofing off"" in class and the freshman quickly learns his lesson when his penace is teaching ""A Tale of Two Cities"" to his rowdy classmates.

So You Want to Be a Rock Star

E08

So You Want to Be a Rock Star

11/15/1985

A music instructor ""backs up"" Arnold after he claims to be an expert sax player in order to impress a girl.

Speak No Evil

E09

Speak No Evil

11/29/1985

Father and son are feuding over First Amendment rights when an outraged Arnold objects to a white supremacy organization speaking at his high school and a discerning Drummond can't support Arnold's fury on the basis of the American right to free speech.

Arnold's Bad Rep

E10

Arnold's Bad Rep

12/6/1985

Arnold succumbs to peer pressure and boasts he went ""all the way"" with his girlfriend, but his lie puts him in a more awkward position once the girl finds out about his claim to fame.

It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To

E11

It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To

12/13/1985

Drummond has ""insured"" that Sam will have an unforgettable birthday party by arranging for a local television personality to be the main attraction, until the swash-buckling ""Captain Jack"" steals the show and the birthday boy jumps ship.

Arnold's Initiation

E12

Arnold's Initiation

1/10/1986

Arnold's initiation into the ""cool"" club at school jeopardizes his friendship with the mildly-retarded dishwasher at the Hamburger Hangar, after a prank Arnold ""must"" pull causes the man to lose his job.

Bulimia

E13

Bulimia

1/17/1986·24m

Arnold suspects that Kimberly has an eating disorder when his slender sister is secretly gorging himself, but not gaining any weight. Arnold seeks Drummond's help in confronting Kimberly with her problem and the family comes together to help her fight the eating disorder, bulimia.

Sam's Big Brother

E14

Sam's Big Brother

1/24/1986

Arnold's preoccupation with girls and school leaves younger brother Sam alone and bored until Willis steps in, takes over as ""big bro"" and causes a row when Arnold decides to fight back for the title.

Arnold's Tangled Web

E15

Arnold's Tangled Web

1/31/1986

To prevent Drummond from seeing his ""F"" in geometry, Arnold arranges to have Drummond's signature forged on his report on his report card, but the scheme backfires when Drummond insists on a personal inspection of Arnold's grades.

Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown

E16

Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown

2/7/1986

Sam's contempt for a classmate who incessantly insults and badgers him is pacified when he learns that the boy is an orphan who's jealous of Sam's ""perfect"" family life.

The Big Bribe

E17

The Big Bribe

2/21/1986

A date with a gorgeous girl has Arnold walking on a cloud, until he learns she was bribed by Willis to go out with him.

The Photo Club

E18

The Photo Club

2/28/1986·30m

Arnold is disgruntled over being partnered with archenemy Lisa in photography class but his frustration soars when the two are accidentally locked together in the basement darkroom.

The Front Page

E19

The Front Page

3/7/1986·30m

Arnold's feature story about his high school football team threatens to turn into a controversial expose for the school newspaper when he witnesses team members buying steroids.

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Season 6

24 Episodes

1983

Mr. T and mr. t

E01

Mr. T and mr. t

10/1/1983·30m

Arnold's ecstasy over meeting his hero Mr. T goes from elation to emulation when the young girl he's trying to impress snubs him in favor of his idol. Former bouncer and bodyguard Mr. T, who came to national prominence as Sylvester Stallone's opponent in ""Rocky III"" and was the star of the hit television series ""The A-Team,"" makes a special guest appearance as ""The A-Team's"" B.A.

The Goat

E02

The Goat

10/15/1983·30m

Arnold's first day at junior high is emotionally devastating when he's shunned for not measuring up to the expectations that everyone had for Willis Jackson's brother, but Arnold devises a risky scheme that he feels certain will elevate his prestige.

Rashomon II

E03

Rashomon II

10/22/1983

Drummond, Willis and Arnold bravely subdue a burglar who had been holding the family at gunpoint, but the arresting officer is befuddled when the three ""crime fighters"" relate differing versions of the apprehension.

The Lie

E04

The Lie

10/29/1983·30m

Willis' seemingly harmless disregard for the truth turns dangerous when a self-serving lie about knowing CPR jeopardizes Arnold's life.

Drafted

E05

Drafted

11/12/1983

When 13-year-old Arnold is notified to register for the draft, Drummond's over reaction to the obvious error turns Arnold's dreams into nightmares.

The Van Drummonds

E06

The Van Drummonds

11/19/1983·30m

A short visit to the United States by Phillip Drummond's Dutch cousin Anna and her son Hans becomes an eternity for Arnold and Willis, who are made scapegoats for cousin Hans' mischief.

The Moonlighter

E07

The Moonlighter

11/26/1983

Arnold is disappointed to discover that his favorite teacher moonlights as a cocktail waitress, but he's stunned when he learns why she has to work the second job.

Coming of Age

E08

Coming of Age

12/3/1983

Kimberly's 18th birthday present from daddy -- a trust fund -- will make her a wealthy woman, but her free-spirited dreams of independence could be cut short when Drummond discovers just how she intends to spend her ""fortune.""

Assert Yourself

E09

Assert Yourself

12/10/1983

Arnold turns a pal into an opponent when he resigns as Dudley's campaign manager and declares his own candiacy for class president.

Mrs. Z

E10

Mrs. Z

12/17/1983

Drummond's provided with police protection of a most unusual kind after his charitable philanthrophy leads to a $1,000,000 extortion threat against him.

The Senior Class Queen

E11

The Senior Class Queen

1/7/1984·30m

When Kimberly starts a campaign to open the school's Lettermen's Club to female membership, an embarrassed Willis retaliates with chauvinistic aplomb by becoming the first male contestant in the Senior Class Beauty Pageant.

Where There's Smoke

E12

Where There's Smoke

1/14/1984·30m

Arnold and Dudley succumb to peer pressure and ignore warnings against cigarette smoking, only to have the harsh realities brought to light by Dudley's father, a chronic smoker.

Drummond's Lady

E13

Drummond's Lady

1/21/1984

Arnold unwittingly solves his father's dilemma -- trying to make romance and finance go hand-in-hand -- when Drummond finds himself falling for an attractive local television aerobics instructor that his company is attempting to turn into an international success. Veteran Broadway and television actress Dixie Carter is introduced in the role of fitness instructor Maggie McKinney.

The Hitchhikers (1) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (1)

E14

The Hitchhikers (1) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (1)

1/28/1984

Kimberly and Arnold break a long-standing family rule and face death when, on their return from a shopping trip, they find themselves short of cash and decide to hitch a ride home rather than call home for assistance.

The Hitchhikers (2) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (2)

E15

The Hitchhikers (2) (a.k.a.) Hitchhiking (2)

2/4/1984·30m

Hitchhiking leads to kidnapping for Arnold and Kimberly, but Arnold escapes and he is so disoriented he is unable to remember the location of the kidnapper's apartment so that the police can rescue Kimberly who's till being held captive.

Hooray for Hollywood (1)

E16

Hooray for Hollywood (1)

2/11/1984

Upset over Maggie breaking off their relationship, Drummond chases her to Hollywood to win back her heart, but while he woos Maggie, Arnold and Dudley sneak away from a studio tour to find the star of Knight Rider and wind up in a life threatening situation.

Hooray for Hollywood (2)

E17

Hooray for Hollywood (2)

2/18/1984

Arnold's joy over being saved from an explosion by ""Knight Rider's"" David Hasselhoff quickly turns to dismay when he learns his father is getting married and a little brother comes along with the package.

The Wedding (1)

E18

The Wedding (1)

2/25/1984

Maggie's reaction to a proposed pre-nuptial agreement threatens to hamper Phillip's happiness -- but could eliminate Arnold's fear about ""inheriting"" a strict new mother and a pesky little brother.

The Wedding (2)

E19

The Wedding (2)

2/25/1984·30m

Their family and friends assembled, Phillip and Maggie meet at the altar, only to realize each has made a major mistake, in the concluding part of a special two-part story. Charlotte Rae, Dody Goodman, Janet Jackson and Nedra Volz, each of who had appeared in recurring roles on ""Diff'rent Strokes,"" return as their original characters for the Drummond nuptials.

The Honeymoon's Over

E20

The Honeymoon's Over

3/3/1984·30m

Arnold and Pearl fall into a depression when Maggie and Phillip return from their honeymoon with a temporary eviction notice for Pearl, and orders for Arnold to babysit for his ""tag-along"" little brother Sam instead of going to a party.

The Bar Mitzvah Boy

E21

The Bar Mitzvah Boy

3/17/1984

In a quest for religion started by Maggie and his father, Arnold thinks he has found it after attending an impressive bar mitzvah where his friend ""Becomes a man"" at age 13.

Kathy's Olympics

E22

Kathy's Olympics

3/24/1984·30m

The money for the National Wheelchair Games that Arnold's class has raised and entrusted to him is missing--leaving Arnold embarrassed and his family ""in the dumps.""

The Houseguest

E23

The Houseguest

5/5/1984

Willis and Charlene's budding young love begins to wilt when she moves in as a temporary houseguest at the Drummond's. Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson's younger sister, returns in her role as Willis' girl friend Charlene.

The Boyfriend

E24

The Boyfriend

5/12/1984

Blinded by love, Kimberly takes an enormous and deceptive risk when she talks her father into allowing her to move into an apartment, allegedly with her girl friend.

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Season 4

26 Episodes

1981

Growing Up

E01

Growing Up

10/29/1981

His friends' stories of their sexual exploits convince Willis it's time he ""became a man""--now he must convince his steady girl friend Charlene.

First Day Blues

E02

First Day Blues

11/5/1981

Willis has the normal jitters on his first day of high school, and in his hurry to make friends, hooks up with a bad group, goes overboard to impress them, and, for his efforts could wind up in jail.

The Model

E03

The Model

11/12/1981

Kimberly hopes a summer job will make her more independent, but when it becomes an undreamt chance at international modeling, it may be more independence than her father will agree to.

The Team

E04

The Team

11/19/1981

A happy household is torn by the repercussions of meeting racial quotas -- Drummond faces a lawsuit when he hires a black man from outside his company for a prized executive position and Willis seeks justice when told his color is the only thing preventing him from making the school's predominantly black basketball team.

The Big Heist

E05

The Big Heist

11/26/1981

Arnold is elated when he's accepted into an "elite" club at school, but his membership could lead to consequences far beyond his wildest dreams when he learns he must commit a crime as part of his secret initiation.

Double Date (a.k.a.) Blind Date

E06

Double Date (a.k.a.) Blind Date

12/3/1981

Arnold's big plans for his first real ""date"" are quickly deflated when parental-imposed restrictions threaten to ruin his encounter before it ever gets off the ground.

The Ski Weekend

E07

The Ski Weekend

12/10/1981·30m

Kimberly must face the biggest decision of her life -- whether to spend a ski weekend with a popular boy or turn down the opportunity to get away on her own and remain, in her mind, daddy's ""little girl.""

Health Club

E08

Health Club

12/17/1981

Arnold and Willis face a puzzling dilemma -- how to tell Drummond that the award he worked so hard for comes from a health club with a ""restricted membership.""

Burial Ground

E09

Burial Ground

1/7/1982

Arnold and Willis go on a hunger strike to save a historic landmark when they learn construction by Drummond's company may destroy what could be an ancient Indian burial ground.

Hello, Daddy

E10

Hello, Daddy

1/14/1982

Does Drummond have a third son, there's a young man at the door who claims he does and that he is.

Jilted

E11

Jilted

1/21/1982·30m

When Willis takes his steady girl friend for granted, his selfishness sends her out with another guy -- who won't ignore her, but there may be hope for happiness if a self-appointed Cupid succeeds in his plan.

Dreams

E12

Dreams

1/28/1982·30m

A cancelled fishing trip leaves Arnold having a series of bad dreams that the entire family loses sleep over, until a psychiatrist's examination reveals what really is causing his nighttime terror.

Kathy

E13

Kathy

2/4/1982

Arnold and his friend Kathy face big challenges in their lives and each holds the key to overcoming the other's obstacles, but when Arnold takes the first step forward, their entire relationship takes a big step backwards.

Fire

E14

Fire

2/11/1982

A fire traps Drummond and his family in their penthouse and has him ""working"" overtime trying to protect them without letting on that there's anything wrong.

The Squatter

E15

The Squatter

2/18/1982

Drummond learns the hard way that converting apartments into condominiums can mean hurting lots of innocent people when he becomes the unsuspecting ""victim"" of an eccentric tenant he's displacing.

The Car

E16

The Car

2/25/1982

When his girl friend plans on taking a drive with someone else, a careless Willis -- refusing to be outdone -- gets an idea for a real joy ride neither of them will forget.

Crime Story (1) (a.k.a.) Crime in the Schools

E17

Crime Story (1) (a.k.a.) Crime in the Schools

3/11/1982

Arnold and his friend Dudley are scared to death by two teenage bullies who pose the intimidating demand ""your lunch money or your life.""

Crime Story (2) (a.k.a.) Crime in the Schools

E18

Crime Story (2) (a.k.a.) Crime in the Schools

3/18/1982

Arnold doesn't know when to leave well enough alone after Willis comes to his rescue, he gets himself involved in an ""undercover"" scheme to capture the ""punks"" at school who have been harassing him.

B.M.O.C.

E19

B.M.O.C.

3/25/1982

Willis' obsession with joining an ""exclusive"" high school club rocks the Drummond household and leaves several victims in its wake, including a shaken Arnold who takes his brother's ""insensitive"" actions to heart.

Green Hair

E20

Green Hair

4/1/1982

An adamant Drummond ignores sister Sophia's pleas to get involved in a group effort to combat air pollution, until Kimberly becomes victimized by the unnatural phenomenon.

Have I Got a Girl for You

E21

Have I Got a Girl for You

4/8/1982

Aunt Sophia's matchmaking unites an unsuspecting Drummond with her ""working-class"" hairdresser, but a slip of Arnold's tongue ignites charges that Drummond is a snob, turning a ""budding romance"" into a roaring feud.

Lifesavers

E22

Lifesavers

4/15/1982

A quick-thinking, fast-acting Willis saves Arnold from a near-fatal accident and in doing so unleashes an adoring monster who dedicates his life to repaying his ""hero.""

Stress? What Stress?

E23

Stress? What Stress?

4/22/1982

Stress is diagnosed as the cause of hard-working Drummond's frequent attacks of pain, but suddenly young, healthy and ""normal"" Willis learns that he, too, is a prime candidate for the same debilitating ""attacks.""

The Music Man

E24

The Music Man

5/6/1982

Willis sets what he's sure is a ""cinch"" audition for girl friend Charlene to sing with his musical group, but his ""big plane"" hit a sour not when Arnold's intervention threatens to destroy both Charlene's chances with the group and her relationship with Willis.

Short But Sweet

E25

Short But Sweet

5/13/1982

Arnold feels shortchanged, he's growing older but he's not getting any taller and he's convinced that's the reason why he doesn't have a girl friend.

On Your Toes

E26

On Your Toes

5/20/1982

A famed choreographer encourages Arnold to learn ballet, but his youthful dancing days could be numbered when Willis' taunting remarks convince Arnold to drop out of an upcoming recital.