Diff'rent Strokes Season 5 Episode 116 Ep 116 - Family On Ice

Ep 116 - Family On Ice: The season 5 episode 116 of Diff’rent Strokes titled “Family On Ice” is one that features the Arnold family having a day out on the ice rink. In this episode, we see Mr. Drummond inviting the family to spend a day on the ice. At first, the family is excited about the prospect of going on the ice, but as they soon find out, being on the ice is not as easy as it looks.

As they get ready to go ice skating, Arnold and Dudley excitedly put on their skates, but it doesn’t take them long to realize that they have no idea how to skate. Mr. Drummond, who is a proficient skater, tries to teach the boys how to skate, but they keep falling and becoming frustrated. Meanwhile, Kimberly and Mrs. Garrett have their hands full trying to keep a watchful eye on Arnold and Dudley while they're on the ice.

As the day goes on, things take a hilarious turn when Arnold, who is still getting the hang of skating, accidentally crashes into a man who then falls and injures his wrist. The man, who turns out to be a lawyer, is irate and threatens to sue Mr. Drummond for the accident. Feeling guilty and scared of being sued, Arnold decides to take matters into his own hands.

Arnold, being the quick thinker that he is, comes up with a plan to avoid being sued by offering the lawyer a job as his family's personal lawyer. The lawyer, who is impressed with Arnold's initiative and determination, agrees to the offer and agrees to drop the lawsuit. The Arnold family is relieved and grateful to have the lawsuit over with.

Throughout the episode, we see the family bond over their shared experience on the ice. We see Mr. Drummond and Kimberly laughing at Arnold and Dudley's attempts at skating and Mrs. Garrett providing comfort and support. It is a heartwarming episode that reminds us of the importance of family and sticking together in difficult times.

The episode also touches on the theme of responsibility. We see Arnold taking responsibility for his actions and trying to make things right. We also see Mr. Drummond trying to teach the boys the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and owning up to their mistakes.

Overall, “Family On Ice” is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the family dynamic of the Arnold family. It reminds us of the importance of family, responsibility, and the power of determination.