Originally aired as a one hour episode. The Hero: Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with "The Champ" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. Diff'rent Strokes is an American television sitcom that aired on Syndication from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985 and on Syndication from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. Season 7, Episode 21 March 2, 1985 Arnold's friends start hanging out with cheerleaders, but Arnold's got his eye on a plain girl, which, he learns, makes him a nobody. Diff'rent Strokes is a sitcom that takes place in Manhattan; it is the story of Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Willis Jackson (Todd Bridges), two African-American children from Harlem that go to live with wealthy, widowed Phillip Drummond (Conrad Bain) and his daughter Kimberly (Dana Plato) in their upscale Park Avenue penthouse following the death of their mother who was the Drummond's housekeeper. Episodes are in airdate order. The Hero: Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with "The Champ" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. Season 7 guide for Diff'rent Strokes TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. A runaway success and pop culture phenomenon, the second season of Diff'rent Strokes pulled in celebrity sports stars like Muhammad Ali, Reggie Jackson, and Meadowlark Lemon, while great character actors like Dabney Coleman (Nine to Five) and James Cromwell (Babe, Six Feet Under) appeared in memorable roles. Watch Diff'rent Strokes - Season 2, Episode 7 - Arnold's Hero (a.k.a.) Watch Diff'rent Strokes - Season 2, Episode 7 - Arnold's Hero (a.k.a.) Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with ""The Champ"" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. The Movie Database (TMDb) is a popular, user editable database for movies and TV shows. Watch all 27 Diff'rent Strokes episodes from season 2,view pictures, get episode information and more. Sam's Missing, Part 2. The Hero : Arnold's wildest dream is realized when he comes face-to-knee with "The Champ" -- special guest star Muhammad Ali. It’s all on Hulu. The following is a list of episodes of Diff'rent Strokes, an American sitcom that aired on NBC from November 3, 1978 to May 4, 1985 and ABC from September 27, 1985 to March 7, 1986. This list includes synopses and airdates. Start your free trial to watch Diff'rent Strokes and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, Hulu Originals, and more. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Log In. Track Diff'rent Strokes season 7 episodes. Diff'rent Strokes season 2 episode guide on TV.com. The show was produced by Tandem Productions from 1978 to 1985, and Embassy Television from 1985-1986.