Episode 5— The Spanking
Aired December 1, 1978 · 25 min
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Arnold disregards warnings and continues throwing water balloons from the balcony, leading to a confrontation with Mr. Drummond. When Mr. Drummond decides to punish Arnold with a spanking, Willis volunteers to carry out the punishment, only to discover that Arnold has mysteriously disappeared.
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