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Series · 1978 · 30 min · 8 seasons

Diff'rent Strokes (1978)

7.1/10 · 303 votes
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Diff'rent Strokes is a TV series (Comedy, Family and Drama) that first aired in 1978. Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons and 189 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.1/10 from 303 viewers. In United States, you can watch Diff'rent Strokes on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

Last episode S8 · E19 — The Front Page March 7, 1986

Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes

📍 United States

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry Diff'rent Strokes, and the countries where you can watch it:

Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 2 countries

Japan, New Zealand

Crave 1 countries

Canada

Sony Pictures Amazon Channel 1 countries

India

The Roku Channel 1 countries 📍

United States

Tubi TV 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

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.

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Tags

#family relationships#wealthy#orphan#class differences#widower#manhattan, new york city#interracial adoption#adopted child#sitcom#child care#brother brother relationship#african american

Seasons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes?

In United States, you can watch Diff'rent Strokes on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

Who stars in Diff'rent Strokes?

The main cast of Diff'rent Strokes includes Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato and Mary Jo Catlett.

Who created Diff'rent Strokes?

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

How many seasons and episodes does Diff'rent Strokes have?

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

When was Diff'rent Strokes released?

Diff'rent Strokes first aired on November 3, 1978.

Has Diff'rent Strokes ended?

Yes, Diff'rent Strokes has ended.

Is Diff'rent Strokes worth watching?

Diff'rent Strokes has an average rating of 7.1/10 from 303 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Diff'rent Strokes?

If you enjoyed Diff'rent Strokes, try Family Affair, The Jeffersons, My Wife and Kids and Family Matters.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Diff'rent Strokes is on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in: Japan and New Zealand.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Crave?

Not in United States right now. Diff'rent Strokes is on Crave in: Canada.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Diff'rent Strokes is on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel in: India.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·