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Radio host Larry Alder has to cope with being a single father to his two daughters, Diane and Ruthie.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 1 - How To Not To
    0.0/10(27 votes)

    #1 - How To Not To

    S1:E1

    Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 2 - The New Kid
    0.0/10(23 votes)

    #2 - The New Kid

    S1:E2

    Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  3. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 3 - The Final Papers
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - The Final Papers

    S1:E3

    Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 4 - The Hitchhiker
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The Hitchhiker

    S1:E4

    A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 5 - Mother Morgan
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Mother Morgan

    S1:E5

    Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 6 - Ruthie's First Crush
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Ruthie's First Crush

    S1:E6

    Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  7. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 7 - Larry's First Date
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Larry's First Date

    S1:E7

    Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 8 - Peer Pressure
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Peer Pressure

    S1:E8

    It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 9 - Leona, The New Neighbor
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Leona, The New Neighbor

    S1:E9

    New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  10. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 10 - The Trip (II)
    0.0/10(50 votes)

    #10 - The Trip (II)

    S1:E10

    The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland, as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's station. The crossover starts on Diff'rent Strokes S01E20 The Trip (I).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 11 - The Triangle
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #11 - The Triangle

    S1:E11

    Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  12. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 12 - Larry's Bad Back
    0.0/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Larry's Bad Back

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:George Tibbles, Woody Kling

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  13. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 13 - Rap With Ruthie
    0.0/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Rap With Ruthie

    S1:E13

    Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Hello, Larry Season 1 Episode 14 - My Sister, The Criminal
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - My Sister, The Criminal

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 1 - Feudin' and Fussin' (II)
    0.0/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Feudin' and Fussin' (II)

    S2:E1

    The Drummond family welcomes the Alders to New York City. As Larry auditions there for a television talk-show. The crossover starts on Diff'rent Strokes S02E03 Feudin' and Fussin' (I).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 2 - Ruthie Grows Up (1)
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Ruthie Grows Up (1)

    S2:E2

    Diane, thinking Ruthie is too much of a tomboy, gets Ruthie persuaded to go to a school dance. Then soon enough Ruthie develops a crush, on a boy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 3 - Ruthie Grows Up (2)
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Ruthie Grows Up (2)

    S2:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jay Sommers

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  18. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 4 - Hello, Marion (1)
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Hello, Marion (1)

    S2:E4

    Larry's ex-wife Marion comes to visit while Larry has to leave town with Morgan on a business trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:George Tibbles, Woody Kling

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  19. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 5 - Hello, Marion (2)
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Hello, Marion (2)

    S2:E5

    Ruthie keeps hoping her parents will get back together and tries much persuasion. Larry and Marion go out and have an interesting evening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  20. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 6 - Goodbye, Marion
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Goodbye, Marion

    S2:E6

    Larry and Marion announce they are getting remarried. However, they run into problems on where they will live and where they will work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  21. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 7 - The Nude Emcee
    0.0/10(48 votes)

    #21 - The Nude Emcee

    S2:E7

    Larry, in dire need of funds to buy a house for his daughters, is offered big money to be a nude emcee for a nude beauty contest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jay Sommers

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  22. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 8 - Morgan the Boss
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Morgan the Boss

    S2:E8

    Morgan becomes Larry's boss and Larry is jealous of her new position and promotion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:George Tibbles, Woody Kling

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  23. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 9 - Marion's Fiancé
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Marion's Fiancé

    S2:E9

    Marion's (Shelley Fabares) new fianc'e comes to visit and mentions he and Marion will be seeking shared custody of the girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Al Gordon, Jack Mendelsohn

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  24. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 10 - Thanksgiving Crossover (II)
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Thanksgiving Crossover (II)

    S2:E10

    The Alders go to New York City one more time, as Larry tries to pitch the sale of a television station he wants to manage to Philip Drummond's company. The crossover starts on Diff'rent Strokes S02E10 Thanksgiving Crossover (I).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Hello, Larry Season 2 Episode 11 - Diane Drinks
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Diane Drinks

    S2:E11

    Huge trouble arises when Diane develops a big deinking problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:George Tibbles, Woody Kling

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Best Episodes Summary

"How To Not To" is the best rated episode of "Hello, Larry". It scored /10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/26/1979. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The New Kid".