Diff'rent Strokes Father and Son Day (Season 2, Episode 9)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Diff'rent Strokes

Father and Son Day (Season 2, Episode 9)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Willis wants to beat an obnoxious braggart in an upcoming father and son athletic competition at the YMCA. Believing Mr. Drummond may not be able do it, he asks another man to be his "father".

Director

Gerren Keith

Writers

Joseph Sirota (written by) | Elaine Newman (written by) | Bernie Kukoff (created by) | Jeff Harris (created by)

Producers

Martin Cohan | Ben Starr

Editor

Robert Bramwell (video tape) (as Rob Bramwell)

Casting Director

Eve Brandstein

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 14, 1979

Release date

Nov 14, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 33 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 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)
Dana Plato Kimberly Drummond Kimberly Drummond See fewer	Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Charlotte Rae Edna Garrett (credit only) Edna Garrett (credit only) See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Reggie Jackson Larry Larry See fewer	The Benchwarmers (2006)
Mark Davitt James Hamilton Sr. James Hamilton Sr. See fewer	Crisis Counselor (1982)
Erik Moses James Hamilton Jr. James Hamilton Jr. See fewer	Diff'rent Strokes (1978)