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Diff'rent Strokes S7E9 — The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson
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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 7•Episode 9

The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson

7.2/10 · 66 votesNov 24, 1984

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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When Arnold is appointed judge of the school court, he is suddenly faced with jeopardizing a longtime friendship or losing a date with the school heartthrob--everyone has their day in court.

Directed byMel Ferber
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Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

Pearl Gallagher

Danny Cooksey

Danny Cooksey

Sam McKinney

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter

Maggie McKinney

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Mel Ferber

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Episode Summary

"The Honorable Arnold J. Jackson" is episode 9 of Diff'rent Strokes season 7. It scored 7.2/10 from 66 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mel Ferber, it aired on November 24, 1984.

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