Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 38
Radio host Larry Alder has to cope with being a single father to his two daughters, Diane and Ruthie.
Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.
Air Date : 1979-01-26
Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.
Air Date : 1979-02-02
Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.
Air Date : 1979-02-09
A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.
Air Date : 1979-02-16
Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.
Air Date : 1979-02-23
Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.
Air Date : 1979-03-02
Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.
Air Date : 1979-03-09
It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.
Air Date : 1979-03-16
New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.
Air Date : 1979-03-23
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).
Air Date : 1979-03-30
Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.
Air Date : 1979-04-06
Air Date : 1979-04-13
Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.
Air Date : 1979-04-27
Air Date : 1979-05-04


