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Diff'rent Strokes S5E23 — Romeo and Juliet
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 5•Episode 23

Romeo and Juliet

7.1/10 · 74 votesApr 30, 1983

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Arnold's Romeo is steeped in more turmoil than Shakespeare ever intended when he's tricked by his ""best friends"" into playing opposite arch-nemisis Lisa's Juliet.

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Episode Summary

"Romeo and Juliet" is episode 23 of Diff'rent Strokes season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 74 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on April 30, 1983.

Next: E24 · My Fair Larry (a.k.a.) My Fair LadyBest of Season 5