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Arnold discovers that the girl who asked him to the rock concert has been bribed by Willis.

Diff'rent Strokes

The Big Bribe

A new kid at the hamburger joint ridicules Sam's comfortable lifestyle.

Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown

When Arnold brings home a forged report card, Phillip decides to enroll him in a more advanced class.

Arnold's Tangled Web

Arnold's preoccupation with girls and school leaves younger brother Sam alone and bored.

Sam's Big Brother

Arnold suspects that Kimberly has an eating disorder when his slender sister is secretly gorging herself, but not gaining any weight.

Bulimia

Arnold pulls a prank at the local burger joint in order to get into a club, but when his joke causes a mentally challenged worker to get fired Arnold tries to make things right.

Arnold's Initiation

Drummond ensures that Sam will have an unforgettable birthday party by arranging for a local television personality to be the main attraction.

It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To

Arnold succumbs to peer pressure and boasts he went "all the way" with his girlfriend.

Arnold's Bad Rep

An outraged Arnold objects to a white supremacy organization speaking at his school, and a discerning Drummond can't support Arnold's fury on the basis of the right to free speech.

Speak No Evil

A music instructor "backs up" Arnold after he claims to be an expert sax player in order to impress a girl. Superstar saxophonist Clarence Clemons guest stars.

So You Want to Be a Rock Star

Arnold's punishment for "goofing off" in class is teaching "A Tale of Two Cities" to his rowdy classmates. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar guest stars.

A Tale of Two Teachers

Drummond arranges a job for Arnold as a photographer's assistant on a weekly newspaper.

Arnold's Job

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Willis shocks the family when he unexpectedly returns home a few days after leaving for college.

S8 E5 | Willis Goes to College