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Diff'rent Strokes

7.119788 seasonsPGTV SeriesComedyFamilyDrama

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…

ProducerBlake Hunter

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Sam's Missing (1)
Sep 27, 1985
E2
Sam's Missing (2)
Sep 27, 1985
E3
Bully for Arnold
Oct 4, 1985
E4
Love on the Run
Oct 11, 1985
E5
Willis Goes to College
Oct 18, 1985
E6
Arnold's Job
Oct 25, 1985
E7
A Tale of Two Teachers
Nov 8, 1985
E8
So You Want to Be a Rock Star
Nov 15, 1985
E9
Speak No Evil
Nov 29, 1985
E10
Arnold's Bad Rep
Dec 6, 1985
E11
It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To
Dec 13, 1985
E12
Arnold's Initiation
Jan 10, 1986
E13
Bulimia
Jan 17, 1986
E14
Sam's Big Brother
Jan 24, 1986
E15
Arnold's Tangled Web
Jan 31, 1986
E16
Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown
Feb 7, 1986
E17
The Big Bribe
Feb 21, 1986
E18
The Photo Club
Feb 28, 1986
E19
The Front Page
Mar 7, 1986

Cast

Conrad Bain
Conrad Bain
Phillip Drummond
Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Arnold Jackson
Todd Bridges
Todd Bridges
Willis Jackson
Mary Jo Catlett
Mary Jo Catlett
Pearl Gallagher
Danny Cooksey
Danny Cooksey
Sam McKinney
Mary Ann Mobley
Mary Ann Mobley
Maggie Drummond

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Diff'rent Strokes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Diff'rent Strokes?

Diff'rent Strokes isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Netflix?

No, Diff'rent Strokes is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Diff'rent Strokes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Diff'rent Strokes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes for free?

Diff'rent Strokes isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Diff'rent Strokes?

Diff'rent Strokes has 8 seasons in total (189 episodes). The series concluded in 1986.

Are all episodes of Diff'rent Strokes out yet?

Yes — all 189 episodes across 8 seasons of Diff'rent Strokes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 9 of Diff'rent Strokes?

No — Diff'rent Strokes ended after 8 seasons, so there is no Season 9.