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Diff'rent Strokes S1E7 — The Trial
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 1•Episode 7

The Trial

7.6/10 · 123 votesDec 15, 1978

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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When Arnold is in trouble for putting his goldfish in Mr. Drummond's hot tub, Willis insists that it is wrong to convict him without a trial. The whole family, with Mrs. Garrett as judge, comes up with an important verdict.

Directed byHerbert Kenwith
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Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

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Kimberly Drummond

Charlotte Rae

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Edna Garrett

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Episode Summary

"The Trial" is episode 7 of Diff'rent Strokes season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 123 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Herbert Kenwith, it aired on December 15, 1978.

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