Diff'rent Strokes Season 8 Episode 11 It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To ( Air Date 1985-12-13 ) Genre Comedy, Family, Drama category. Overview "Drummond has ""insured"" that Sam will have an unforgettable birthday party by arranging for a local television personality to be the main attraction, until the swash-buckling ""Captain Jack"" steals the show and the birthday boy jumps ship.".