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Arnold is tricked into playing Romeo in the school play opposite his arch rival Lisa.

Diff'rent Strokes

Romeo and Juliet

First Lady Nancy Reagan guest stars when Arnold's story about drug abuse is printed in a New York City newspaper.

The Reporter

The household is turned upside down when Mr. Drummond has to move in with Arnold for a week.

Roommates

When Arnold has a run of bad luck, Mr. Drummond gives him a pet cricket believed by the Japanese to bring good luck.

The Cricket

Arnold's good intentions to help his handicapped friend adjust to life in public school backfire.

Hall Monitor

A neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester plans to make his move on the unsuspecting Arnold and Dudley.

The Bicycle Man

In return for a generous reward, Arnold agrees to help out a neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester.

Kimberly's new boss pays special attention to her in hopes of landing a position in Mr. Drummond's company.

Independent Woman

Mr. Drummond is caught in a compromising situation when a storm sends Arnold, Willis and Kimberly home early from a weekend camping trip.

Parents Have Rights, Too

Willis and his friend make a reckless decision when they mix drinking and driving.

A Growing Problem

Willis oversteps the bounds of his authority in his afterschool job at his father's office.

The Executives

Arnold's run-in with the new building manager's son could get the entire Drummond family evicted.

Push Comes to Shove

Two brothers from Harlem are adopted by wealthy Philip Drummond.

S5 E11 | The Executives

E23 | Romeo and Juliet

E22 | The Reporter

E21 | Roommates

E20 | The Cricket

E19 | Hall Monitor

E17 | The Bicycle Man

E16 | The Bicycle Man

E15 | Independent Woman

E14 | Parents Have Rights, Too

E13 | A Growing Problem

E11 | The Executives

E10 | Push Comes to Shove