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Diff'rent Strokes S2E20 — Return of the Gooch
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 2•Episode 20

Return of the Gooch

7.5/10 · 107 votesFeb 6, 1980

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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The ""Gooch"" is back and this time he's terrorizing Arnold, but Arnold plans to be ready when the bully strikes. In building Arnold's confidence, Willis convinces him that his martial arts lesson has given him a ""killer"" foot.

Directed byGerren Keith
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Episode Summary

"Return of the Gooch" is episode 20 of Diff'rent Strokes season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 107 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on February 6, 1980.

Next: E21 · Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's VigilBest of Season 2