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Diff'rent Strokes S7E11 — Tonsils
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 7•Episode 11

Tonsils

7.0/10 · 72 votesDec 8, 1984

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 7•−0.3 vs season avg

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Drummond is a tower of strength for Sam as he prepares to have his tonsils removed, but what will happen when Drummond finds out he is to be Sam's roommate while having some ""minor"" knee surgery.

Directed byMel Ferber
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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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Willis Jackson

Mary Jo Catlett

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Pearl Gallagher

Danny Cooksey

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Sam McKinney

Dixie Carter

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Maggie McKinney

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Mel Ferber

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Episode Summary

"Tonsils" is episode 11 of Diff'rent Strokes season 7. It scored 7.0/10 from 72 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mel Ferber, it aired on December 8, 1984.

Next: E12 · Arnold's SongbirdBest of Season 7