
Two black kids from Harlem, Arnold Jackson and older brother Willis, are welcomed into the family of wealthy New York businessman Philip Drummond when their mother, his housekeeper, passes away. The two brothers become part of the Drummond family and learn various lessons about life.

Willis' school crush is involved with a police anti-drug operation.

Arnold becomes the leader of a protest against unfair school rules.

Drummond and Sam check themselves into the hospital together.

Arnold and his friends plan to sabotage Lisa's project for the science fair.