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

Diff'rent Strokes

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

A long lost trunk containing a tape recording from their deceased mother is delivered to the boys.

Memories

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