Cast
- Conrad Bain - Phillip Drummond
- Gary Coleman - Arnold Jackson
- Todd Bridges - Willis Jackson
- Dana Plato - Kimberly Drummond (1978–1984, 1985-1986 recurring)
- Charlotte Rae - Edna Garrett (1978–1979)
- Nedra Volz - Adelaide Brubaker (1980–1982)
- Janet Jackson - Charlene DuPrey (1980–1984 recurring)
- Dody Goodman - Aunt Sophia (1981–1982 recurring)
- Shavar Ross - Dudley Ramsey (1980–1986 recurring)
- Le Tari - Mr. Ted Ramsey (1981–1985 recurring)
- Mary Jo Catlett - Pearl Gallagher (1982–1986)
- Rosalind Chao - Miss Chung (1982–1983 recurring)
- Steven Mond - Robbie Jason (1980–1985)
- Nikki Swasey - Lisa Hayes (1982–1986 recurring)
- Dixie Carter - Maggie McKinney Drummond #1 (1984–1985)
- Mary Ann Mobley - Maggie McKinney Drummond #2 (1985–1986)
- Danny Cooksey - Sam McKinney (1984–1986)
- Jason Hervey - Charlie (1985–1986 recurring)
Phillip Drummond is the only character to appear in every episode of the series. Arnold Jackson missed two episodes, both from the 1981-1982 season, "First Day Blues" and "The Team".
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