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Diff'rent Strokes S2E21 — Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's Vigil
7.2
Diff'rent Strokes•Season 2•Episode 21

Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's Vigil

7.2/10 · 84 votesFeb 13, 1980

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Arnold and Willis are trapped in the basement and while they await rescue they reminisce about their recent past...both the good times and the bad. Arnold insists he must wear his Superman outfit to the family's Valentine's Day trip to the circus; the resultant search

Directed byGerren Keith
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Episode Summary

"Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's Vigil" is episode 21 of Diff'rent Strokes season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 84 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on February 13, 1980.

Next: E22 · Skin Deep or True Blue (a.k.a.) Guess Who?Best of Season 2