Diff'rent Strokes A Special Friend (Season 7, Episode 24)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Diff'rent Strokes

A Special Friend (Season 7, Episode 24)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold and Sam learn that their new friend, a street performer, has epilepsy. Their emotions become a ball of confusion and misconception ... until someone very close to them (namely, Pearl) shares her experiences with the disorder.

Director

Gerren Keith

Writers

Bob Brunner (written by) | Ken Hecht (written by) | Bernie Kukoff (created by) | Jeff Harris (created by)

Producer

Bruce A. Taylor

Cinematographer

Tony Yarlett

Editor

Henry Chan (video tape)

Production Designer

Chuck Murawski

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Edit Released

Updated May 4, 1985

Release date

May 4, 1985 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 32 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Conrad Bain Philip Drummond Philip Drummond See fewer	Maude (1972)
Gary Coleman Arnold Jackson Arnold Jackson See fewer	Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Todd Bridges Willis Jackson Willis Jackson See fewer	Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Mary Jo Catlett Pearl Gallagher Pearl Gallagher See fewer	Serial Mom (1994)
Danny Cooksey Sam McKinney Sam McKinney See fewer	Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Dixie Carter Maggie McKinney (credit only) Maggie McKinney (credit only) See fewer	Designing Women (1986)
Natalie Core Grace Grace See fewer	First Daughter (2004)
Lori Lethin Karen Kimball Karen Kimball See fewer	The Day After (1983)
Vivian Lord Evelyn Evelyn See fewer	Charlie's Angels (1976)
Dana Plato Kimberly Drummond Kimberly Drummond See fewer	Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Rachel Wells Officer Torres Officer Torres See fewer	Viper (1994)