Diff'rent Strokes
Big Brother
Season 5, Episode 4 · Aired 1982-10-23
Synopsis
After learning that Joey, a new boy at his school has no friends, Arnold takes it upon himself to befriend him and take him home to meet his family. While there, he convinces Willis to become a "big brother" to Joey. As a result, everyone at the Drummond household take such a shine to Joey, that Arnold becomes jealous and decides to run away.
In the series
This episode is part of Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986) on NBC/ABC.
What you talkin' about, Willis? — adoption comedy with very real aftershocks.
Key cast
- Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson
- Todd Bridges as Willis Jackson
- Conrad Bain as Philip Drummond
- Dana Plato as Kimberly Drummond
- Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett