The Rivals

Season 2, Episode 13, Aired
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Arnold and Willis' relationship is threatened when a fickle female classmate, the object of Arnold's affection, turns her attention toward Willis. Arnold's first love is also his first lesson in jealously as he competes with Willis for the same girl.
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      • This episode was videotaped on October 12, 1979. Edit
      • This is Charlotte Rae's final episode as a regular. She would later return in Season 6 as a guest at Phillip and Maggie's wedding. Edit
      • Arnold and Willis still call Phil "Mr. Drummond" due to this episode airing out of production order. Edit

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      • Arnold: There are other fishes on the bus. Edit

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