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Diff'rent Strokes S6E23 — The Houseguest
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 6•Episode 23

The Houseguest

6.9/10 · 74 votesMay 5, 1984

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 6•−0.4 vs season avg

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Willis and Charlene's budding young love begins to wilt when she moves in as a temporary houseguest at the Drummond's. Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson's younger sister, returns in her role as Willis' girl friend Charlene.

Directed byGerren Keith
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Conrad Bain

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Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

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Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

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Kimberly Drummond

Mary Jo Catlett

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Pearl Gallagher

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Episode Summary

"The Houseguest" is episode 23 of Diff'rent Strokes season 6. It scored 6.9/10 from 74 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on May 5, 1984.

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