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Diff'rent Strokes S8E14 — Sam's Big Brother

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Diff'rent Strokes•Season 8•Episode 14

Sam's Big Brother

6.7/10 · 69 votesJan 24, 1986

Ranked #16 of 18 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

Arnold's preoccupation with girls and school leaves younger brother Sam alone and bored until Willis steps in, takes over as ""big bro"" and causes a row when Arnold decides to fight back for the title.

Directed byMel Ferber

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Cast6

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

Mary Ann Mobley

Mary Ann Mobley

Maggie Drummond

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Mel Ferber

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Episode Summary

"Sam's Big Brother" is episode 14 of Diff'rent Strokes season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 69 votes, ranking #16 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Mel Ferber, it aired on January 24, 1986.

Next: E15 · Arnold's Tangled Web Best of Season 8