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A Different World•Season 1•Episode 10

The Gift of the Magi

7.1/10 · 84 votesDec 17, 198730 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.

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The Gift of the Magi

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Does He or Doesn't He?

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Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet

Denise Huxtable

Jasmine Guy

Jasmine Guy

Whitley Gilbert

Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison

Dwayne Wayne

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Maggie Lauten

Dawnn Lewis

Dawnn Lewis

Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor

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Episode Summary

"The Gift of the Magi" is episode 10 of A Different World season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 84 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on December 17, 1987.

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