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Diff'rent Strokes S6E5 — Drafted
7.2
Diff'rent Strokes•Season 6•Episode 5

Drafted

7.2/10 · 64 votesNov 12, 1983

Ranked #15 of 23 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

When 13-year-old Arnold is notified to register for the draft, Drummond's over reaction to the obvious error turns Arnold's dreams into nightmares.

Directed byGerren Keith
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Conrad Bain

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Episode Summary

"Drafted" is episode 5 of Diff'rent Strokes season 6. It scored 7.2/10 from 64 votes, ranking #15 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on November 12, 1983.

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