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Diff'rent Strokes S3E20 — Almost American

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 3•Episode 20

Almost American

7.0/10 · 74 votesApr 1, 1981

Ranked #16 of 20 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

Arnold's dejection at being grounded for a ""D"" on a history test turns to inspiration after an immigrant studying for naturalization introduces him to another perspective on America.

Directed byGerren Keith

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Cast4

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

Dana Plato

Kimberly Drummond

Crew1

Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Episode Summary

"Almost American" is episode 20 of Diff'rent Strokes season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 74 votes, ranking #16 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on April 1, 1981.

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