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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Conrad Bain
Phillip Drummond
Gary Coleman
Arnold Jackson
Todd Bridges
Willis Jackson
Dana Plato
Kimberly Drummond
Mary Jo Catlett
Pearl Gallagher
Charlotte Rae
Edna Garrett
Danny Cooksey
Sam McKinney
Shavar Ross
Dudley Ramsey
Dixie Carter
Maggie McKinney
Nedra Volz
Adelaide Brubaker
Steven Mond
Robbie Jason
Mary Ann Mobley
Maggie Drummond
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons with 189 episodes.
Diff'rent Strokes premiered on November 3, 1978.
No, Diff'rent Strokes has ended. The final episode aired on March 7, 1986.
Diff'rent Strokes originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Diff'rent Strokes was created by Bernie Kukoff.
Diff'rent Strokes has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.
Diff'rent Strokes is classified as Comedy, Family, Drama.