Episodes
1. How To Not To
January 26, 1979
30 min
Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.
Guest Stars:
Christian Brackett-Zika
2. The New Kid
February 2, 1979
30 min
Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.
Guest Stars:
Julie Anne Haddock
3. The Final Papers
February 9, 1979
30 min
Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.
Guest Stars:
Alan Autry, Ann Sweeny
4. The Hitchhiker
February 16, 1979
30 min
A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.
5. Mother Morgan
February 23, 1979
30 min
Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.
6. Ruthie's First Crush
March 2, 1979
30 min
Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.
7. Larry's First Date
March 9, 1979
30 min
Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.
Guest Stars:
Jan Shutan
8. Peer Pressure
March 16, 1979
30 min
It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.
Guest Stars:
Edie McClurg
9. Leona, The New Neighbor
March 23, 1979
30 min
New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.
Guest Stars:
Ruth Brown
10. The Trip (II)
March 30, 1979
30 min
The Alder family welcomes Drummond's family to Portland, as Drummond is considering the downsizing of Alder's station. The crossover starts on Diff'rent Strokes S01E20 The Trip (I).
Guest Stars:
Edie McClurg, Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
11. The Triangle
April 6, 1979
30 min
Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.
Guest Stars:
Lawrence Monoson, Geno Andrews
13. Rap With Ruthie
April 27, 1979
30 min
Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.
Guest Stars:
Ruth Brown
