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Diff'rent Strokes S5E2 — In the Swim
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 5•Episode 2

In the Swim

7.2/10 · 86 votesOct 9, 1982

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Willis is completely supportive of Kimberly's transfer into his public school, until his sister's ""innocent"" actions begin getting him into hot water.

Directed byGerren Keith
Written byBlake Hunter
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Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Dana Plato

Dana Plato

Kimberly Drummond

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Blake Hunter

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Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

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Episode Summary

"In the Swim" is episode 2 of Diff'rent Strokes season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 86 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Blake Hunter, it aired on October 9, 1982.

Next: E3 · Cyrano De JacksonBest of Season 5