The WORST seasons of Diff'rent Strokes

Every season of Diff'rent Strokes ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Diff'rent Strokes!

Two orphaned brothers, Arnold & Willis Jackson, are adopted by wealthy Manhattan widower Phillip Drummond when their mother (Drummond's maid) passes away. Along with Drummond's daughter Kimberly & housekeeper Mrs. Garrett, this family sitcom covers topics such as wealth- & racial- inequality. This was Gary Coleman's breakout role as short but sassy Arnold, whose catchphrase "What'choo talkin' 'bout?" became a national trend.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Season 7
star
5.83
6 votes

#1 - Season 7

First Aired 9/30/1984

Season 1
star
6.25
8 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 11/4/1978

Season 6
star
6.67
6 votes

#3 - Season 6

First Aired 10/2/1983

Season 4
star
6.67
6 votes

#4 - Season 4

First Aired 10/30/1981

Season 8
star
6.83
6 votes

#5 - Season 8

First Aired 9/28/1985

Season 5
star
6.83
6 votes

#6 - Season 5

First Aired 10/3/1982

Season 3
star
7.00
7 votes

#7 - Season 3

First Aired 11/13/1980

Season 2
star
7.14
7 votes

#8 - Season 2

First Aired 9/22/1979