Diff'rent Strokes
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 189 Episodes
24–30 min per episode
1978 – 1986
Premiered: Fri, Nov 3, 1978
Latest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 19: “The Front Page”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernie Kukoff, Jeff Harris
Blake Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Hunter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diff'rent Strokes
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What is Diff'rent Strokes about?
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.
How many seasons does Diff'rent Strokes have?
Diff'rent Strokes comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Diff'rent Strokes?
Key cast members in Diff'rent Strokes include Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett, Danny Cooksey.
Who created or directed Diff'rent Strokes?
Diff'rent Strokes was developed and directed by Bernie Kukoff, Jeff Harris.