Series

Diff'rent Strokes

★ 7.1(293)197830m8 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Bernie Kukoff, Jeff Harris
Release date: 1978-11-03
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 189
Network: ABC, NBC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Norman Lear/Tandem Productions

About Diff'rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes is a 1978 web series in the Comedy, Family and Drama genres, created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris, starring Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. It spans 8 seasons and 189 episodes, and originally aired on ABC and NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 293 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Diff'rent Strokes in Singapore — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.

Seasons (8)

Season 124 eps · 1978

Season 226 eps · 1979

Season 322 eps · 1980

Season 426 eps · 1981

Season 524 eps · 1982

Season 624 eps · 1983

Season 724 eps · 1984

Season 819 eps · 1985

Cast

Conrad Bain

Phillip Drummond

Gary Coleman

Arnold Jackson

Todd Bridges

Willis Jackson

Mary Jo Catlett

Pearl Gallagher

Danny Cooksey

Sam McKinney

Mary Ann Mobley

Maggie Drummond

Themes & keywords

family relationshipswealthyorphanclass differenceswidowermanhattan, new york cityinterracial adoptionadopted childsitcomchild carebrother brother relationshipafrican american

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes in Singapore?+

Diff'rent Strokes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Singapore. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Netflix?+

Diff'rent Strokes is not on Netflix in Singapore right now.

How many seasons of Diff'rent Strokes are there?+

Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons and 189 episodes in total.

Who stars in Diff'rent Strokes?+

Diff'rent Strokes stars Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett and Danny Cooksey.

When did Diff'rent Strokes come out?+

Diff'rent Strokes is a 1978 web series created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris.

What genre is Diff'rent Strokes?+

Diff'rent Strokes is Comedy, Family and Drama series.

Who created Diff'rent Strokes?+

Diff'rent Strokes was created by Bernie Kukoff and Jeff Harris.