
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
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Mel Ferber — Director
Episodes 8
The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson
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.
Read MoreArnold Saves the Squirrel
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.
Read MoreSo You Want to Be a Rock Star
A music instructor ""backs up"" Arnold after he claims to be an expert sax player in order to impress a girl.
Read MoreArnold's Bad Rep
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.
Read MoreSam's Big Brother
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.
Read MoreLifestyles of the Poor and Unknown
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.
Read MoreThe Big Bribe
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.
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