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Diff'rent Strokes S8E1 — Sam's Missing (1)

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 8•Episode 1

Sam's Missing (1)

7.6/10 · 102 votesSep 27, 1985

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 8•+0.6 vs season avg

A family whose little boy died, forces the father to kidnap Sam, who is shopping for some snacks in a grocery store. After the kidnapping, the man threatens to kill Sam's parents if he attempts in any way to escape.

Directed byGerren Keith

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Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

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

Mary Ann Mobley

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Maggie Drummond

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Gerren Keith

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Episode Summary

"Sam's Missing (1)" is episode 1 of Diff'rent Strokes season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 102 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on September 27, 1985.

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