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Diff'rent Strokes S1E2 — The Social Worker

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 1•Episode 2

The Social Worker

7.3/10 · 157 votesNov 10, 197825 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Arnold's eavesdropping leads to trouble when a misunderstanding causes Willis and him to think that Mr. Drummond no longer wants them around; he has heard Drummond tell a social worker that ""black children belong with black families.""

Directed byHerbert Kenwith

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Cast5

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

Dana Plato

Kimberly Drummond

Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae

Edna Garrett

Crew1

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Herbert Kenwith

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Social Worker" is episode 2 of Diff'rent Strokes season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 157 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Herbert Kenwith, it aired on November 10, 1978.

Next: E3 · Mother's Last Visit Best of Season 1