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Diff'rent Strokes S6E21 — The Bar Mitzvah Boy
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 6•Episode 21

The Bar Mitzvah Boy

7.5/10 · 75 votesMar 17, 1984

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 6•+0.2 vs season avg

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In a quest for religion started by Maggie and his father, Arnold thinks he has found it after attending an impressive bar mitzvah where his friend ""Becomes a man"" at age 13.

Directed byLinda Day
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Episode Summary

"The Bar Mitzvah Boy" is episode 21 of Diff'rent Strokes season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 75 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Linda Day, it aired on March 17, 1984.

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