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Diff'rent Strokes S3E8 — Football Father

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 3•Episode 8

Football Father

7.8/10 · 98 votesDec 17, 1980

Ranked #3 of 20 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

After Arnold fails to measure up to the demands of the basketball, baseball and volleyball teams, Drummond convinces the boy to try football on for size and then pays the coach a clandestine visit to ensure Arnold a place on the team.

Directed byGerren Keith

Written byDonald Ross

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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

Crew2

D

Donald Ross

Writer

Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Episode Summary

"Football Father" is episode 8 of Diff'rent Strokes season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 98 votes, ranking #3 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Donald Ross, it aired on December 17, 1980.

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