The BEST episodes directed by Howard Leeds
#1 - In the Swim
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 5 - Episode 2
Willis is completely supportive of Kimberly's transfer into his public school, until his sister's "innocent" actions begin getting him into hot water.
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#2 - The Election
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 2 - Episode 16
Drummond puts his convictions on the line to run for city council, and rooting him on are Arnold, Willis, Kimberly, and an "unexpected" new addition to the household. Nedra Volz plays Adelaide Brubaker, the small but sassy housekeeper who helps Drummond mobilize the family for a "win."
#3 - Return of the Gooch
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 2 - Episode 20
The "Gooch" is back and this time he's terrorizing Arnold, but Arnold plans to be ready when the bully strikes. In building Arnold's confidence, Willis convinces him that his martial arts lesson has given him a "killer" foot.
#4 - Getting Involved
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 1 - Episode 22
When Arnold is witness to a hold up, the robber tries to ensure that the youngster will not identify him.
#5 - The Accident (1)
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 3 - Episode 5
The festive family celebration of Drummond's 50th birthday suddenly becomes a disaster after a drunk driver puts Drummond in the hospital, unconscious, his life hanging in the balance, in the first episode of a special two-part story.
#6 - The Accident (2)
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 3 - Episode 6
When Drummond finally comes to, he is suffering from amnesia and unless he can regain his memory, he may lose not only his business, but also custody of Arnold, Willis and Kimberly.
#7 - Have I Got a Girl for You
Diff'rent Strokes - Season 4 - Episode 21
Aunt Sophia's matchmaking unites an unsuspecting Drummond with her "working-class" hairdresser, but a slip of Arnold's tongue ignites charges that Drummond is a snob, turning a "budding romance" into a roaring feud.