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Diff'rent Strokes S1E6 — Goodbye Dolly
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 1•Episode 6

Goodbye Dolly

6.8/10 · 135 votesDec 8, 197825 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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When Arnold loses his favorite doll, he makes sure that his misery is shared equally by the various members of his household, who soon try everything to get it back.

Directed byHerbert Kenwith
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Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

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Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

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Charlotte Rae

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Episode Summary

"Goodbye Dolly" is episode 6 of Diff'rent Strokes season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 135 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Herbert Kenwith, it aired on December 8, 1978.

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