Diff'rent Strokes(1978)
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.
Created by Bernie Kukoff, Jeff Harris
Where to watch Diff'rent Strokes
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
24 episodes · 1978
Season 2
26 episodes · 1979
Season 3
22 episodes · 1980
Season 4
26 episodes · 1981
Season 5
24 episodes · 1982
Season 6
24 episodes · 1983
Season 7
24 episodes · 1984
Season 8
19 episodes · 1985
Diff'rent Strokes — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes?+
Diff'rent Strokes is available to stream on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Diff'rent Strokes come out?+
Diff'rent Strokes was first aired in 1978.
How many seasons of Diff'rent Strokes are there?+
Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons and 189 episodes in total.
Who created Diff'rent Strokes?+
Diff'rent Strokes was created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris.
Who stars in Diff'rent Strokes?+
Diff'rent Strokes stars Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett and Danny Cooksey.
Is Diff'rent Strokes worth watching?+
Diff'rent Strokes holds a 7.1/10 rating from 299 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, family and drama.
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