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Diff'rent Strokes S5E13 — A Growing Problem

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 5•Episode 13

A Growing Problem

7.8/10 · 84 votesJan 8, 1983

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

At 16, Willis thinks he's man enough and old enough to ""top"" a few drinks with the guys, but Drummond's objections send Willis storming out of the house intent on proving his father wrong.

Directed byGerren Keith

Written byEd Jurist

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Seasons8

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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

Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Ed Jurist

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Growing Problem" is episode 13 of Diff'rent Strokes season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 84 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Ed Jurist, it aired on January 8, 1983.

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