The Election

Name: The Election
Genre: Comedy
Released: January 9, 1980
Cast: Charlotte Rae, Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Diff'rent Strokes: Season 2: Episode 16

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Diff'rent Strokes

Episode Details & Credits

NBC | Air Date: January 9, 1980

Starring: Charlotte Rae, Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Summary: 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."

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E26. The Squealer
Air Date: March 26, 1980
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S2:E25. Arnold Faces Fatality (a.k.a.) The Will (a.k.a.) Drummond's Will
Air Date: March 19, 1980
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S2:E24. The Slumber Party
Air Date: March 12, 1980

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 1985
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 1983
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1982
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 29, 1981
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 12, 1980
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 1979
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  S2:E26. The Squealer
  Air Date: March 26, 1980
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  S2:E25. Arnold Faces Fatality (a.k.a.) The Will (a.k.a.) Drum...
  Air Date: March 19, 1980
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  S2:E24. The Slumber Party
  Air Date: March 12, 1980
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  S2:E23. Teacher's Pet
  Air Date: February 27, 1980
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  S2:E22. Skin Deep or True Blue (a.k.a.) Guess Who?
  Air Date: February 20, 1980
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  S2:E21. Valentine's Day Retrospective (a.k.a.) Valentine's Vigil
  Air Date: February 13, 1980
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  S2:E20. Return of the Gooch
  Air Date: February 6, 1980
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  S2:E19. Big Business
  Air Date: January 30, 1980
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  S2:E18. Poor Drummond
  Air Date: January 23, 1980
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  S2:E17. Friendly-Mate
  Air Date: January 16, 1980
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  S2:E16. The Election
  Air Date: January 9, 1980
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  S2:E15. The Dog Story (a.k.a.) A Dog Story
  Air Date: December 19, 1979
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  S2:E14. Hot Watch
  Air Date: December 12, 1979
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  S2:E13. The Rivals
  Air Date: December 5, 1979
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  S2:E12. Thanksgiving Crossover (2)
  Air Date: November 28, 1979
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  S2:E11. Thanksgiving Crossover (1)
  Air Date: November 28, 1979
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  S2:E10. Father and Son Day
  Air Date: November 14, 1979
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  S2:E9. The Adoption (2)
  Air Date: November 7, 1979
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  S2:E8. The Adoption (1)
  Air Date: October 31, 1979
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  S2:E7. Arnold's Hero (a.k.a.) The Hero
  Air Date: October 24, 1979
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  S2:E6. Birds And Bees
  Air Date: October 19, 1979
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  S2:E5. Mrs. Garrett's Romance
  Air Date: October 12, 1979
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  S2:E4. Feudin' and Fussin' (2)
  Air Date: September 28, 1979
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  S2:E3. Feudin' and Fussin' (1)
  Air Date: September 28, 1979
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  S2:E2. Arnold's Girlfriend (Ep# 0203)
  Air Date: September 21, 1979
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  S2:E2. Arnold's Girlfriend, Part 2
  Air Date: September 21, 1979
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  S2:E1. Arnold's Girlfriend (1)
  Air Date: September 21, 1979
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 3, 1978