How To Not To

S01 E01 • Friday, Jan 26, 1979 • Jan 26 • 30m

Diane's boyfriend is putting pressure on her to go all the way.

The New Kid

S01 E02 • Friday, Feb 2, 1979 • Feb 2 • 30m

Ruthie is rejected at school by her friends as they learn her dad is the local outspoken talk-show host.

The Final Papers

S01 E03 • Friday, Feb 9, 1979 • Feb 9 • 30m

Larry receives his final divorce papers and struggles with his emotions.

The Hitchhiker

S01 E04 • Friday, Feb 16, 1979 • Feb 16 • 30m

A homesick Diane begins to miss her boyfriend in L.A. So, she decides to hitch her way back.

Mother Morgan

S01 E05 • Friday, Feb 23, 1979 • Feb 23 • 30m

Diane and Ruthie begin to miss their mom and Morgan helps fill the void.

Ruthie's First Crush

S01 E06 • Friday, Mar 2, 1979 • Mar 2 • 30m

Ruthie and her friend Eric develop a case of puppy love and aren't sure how to react.

Larry's First Date

S01 E07 • Friday, Mar 9, 1979 • Mar 9 • 30m

Recently divorced Larry goes on a date with Morgan's sister much to Morgan's worry.

Peer Pressure

S01 E08 • Friday, Mar 16, 1979 • Mar 16 • 30m

It's feared that Diane is on uppers when Larry finds them in her purse.

Leona, The New Neighbor

S01 E09 • Friday, Mar 23, 1979 • Mar 23 • 30m

New tenant Leona moves into Larry's building and aids his daughters but angers him.

The Trip (II)

S01 E10 • Friday, Mar 30, 1979 • Mar 30 • 30m

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).

The Triangle

S01 E11 • Friday, Apr 6, 1979 • Apr 6 • 30m

Before a party at the Alders', Ruthie's boyfriend Eric gets a crush on Diane.

Larry's Bad Back

S01 E12 • Friday, Apr 13, 1979 • Apr 13 • 30m

Rap With Ruthie

S01 E13 • Friday, Apr 27, 1979 • Apr 27 • 30m

Ruthie gets to do her own radio talk-show for a school project. She uses Larry's radio show airtime.

My Sister, The Criminal

S01 E14 • Friday, May 4, 1979 • May 4 • 30m