Season 1

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  7.4/1022 votes

  How To Not To

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/1979

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

  Director: Alan Rafkin

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.3/1019 votes

  The New Kid

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/1979

  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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  7.5/1017 votes

  The Final Papers

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/1018 votes

  The Hitchhiker

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/1979

  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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  7.2/1016 votes

  Mother Morgan

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/1016 votes

  Ruthie's First Crush

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/1979

  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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  7.4/1017 votes

  Larry's First Date

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.2/1017 votes

  Peer Pressure

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.1/1016 votes

  Leona, The New Neighbor

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: George Tibbles

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  7.4/1046 votes

  The Trip (II)

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/1979

  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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  7.5/1016 votes

  The Triangle

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/1979

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: George Tibbles

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  7.5/1015 votes

  Larry's Bad Back

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/13/1979

  No description available

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: George Tibbles, Woody Kling

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  7.5/1018 votes

  Rap With Ruthie

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/27/1979

  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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  7.5/1016 votes

  My Sister, The Criminal

  Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/4/1979

  No description available

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown