Diff'rent Strokes(1978)
Diff'rent Strokes Synopsis
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.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978) is a comedy, family and drama series that premiered on November 3, 1978, spanning 8 seasons and 189 episodes. It stars Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges and Mary Jo Catlett. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 297 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-11-03
- Last aired:
- 1986-03-07
Diff'rent Strokes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Conrad Bain
as Phillip Drummond
Gary Coleman
as Arnold Jackson
Todd Bridges
as Willis Jackson
Mary Jo Catlett
as Pearl Gallagher
Danny Cooksey
as Sam McKinney
Mary Ann Mobley
as Maggie Drummond
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Diff'rent Strokes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 297 ratings.
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Diff'rent Strokes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Diff'rent Strokes?
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How many seasons of Diff'rent Strokes are there?
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Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons and 189 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 3, 1978.
Is Diff'rent Strokes still running?
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No. Diff'rent Strokes is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 7, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Diff'rent Strokes?
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Diff'rent Strokes (1978) stars Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett and Danny Cooksey. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Diff'rent Strokes any good?
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Diff'rent Strokes (1978) is rated 7.1 out of 10 from 297 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy, family and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.