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A young man claiming to be Drummond's son arrives at the penthouse door.

Diff'rent Strokes

Hello, Daddy

Drummond doesn't realize his hard-won award comes from a club with a restricted membership.

Health Club

Kimberly must decide whether to spend a ski weekend with a boy.

The Ski Weekend

Parental restrictions threaten to ruin Arnold's first real date before it even begins.

Double Date

Arnold is thrilled to be part of an elite club until he learns what initiation entails.

The Big Heist

Racial quotas in Drummond's business and at Willis' school have repercussions at home.

The Team

Kimberly seeks independence with a summer job, but Drummond may not allow her to be a jet-set model.

The Model

The first day of high school could spell disaster for a nervous Willis.

First Day Blues

His friends' stories of sexual exploits convince Willis it's time he "becomes a man" too.

Growing Up

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