The Cosby Show
TV-PG
7.4
1984
Comedy
, Family
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
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- Cast:
- Bill Cosby , Phylicia Rashād , Malcolm-Jamal Warner , Tempestt Bledsoe , Keshia Knight Pulliam , Sabrina Le Beauf , Geoffrey Owens
Episode 23 : Mr. Quiet
May. 02,1985
Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, and the owner—Tony Castillo—does his best to lend assistance.
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Episode 22 : Slumber Party
March. 28,1985
Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. It's Cliff's job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some unique games to wrangle the youngsters. In the end, Russell drops by and demonstrates the perfect way to deal with kids-bribe them!
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Episode 21 : The Younger Woman
March. 14,1985
Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend—and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially suspicious, but learn that judging by appearances isn't always right.
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Episode 20 : Back to the Track, Jack
February. 28,1985
Cliff's college track coach contacts him and asks to run in a charity event between Hillman and its rival, Norton College. Heathcliff "Combustible Huxtable" trains, but soon learns that he is not the runner he was all those years ago.
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Episode 19 : Clair's Case
February. 21,1985
A sneaky mechanic tries to swindle Sondra. It's Clair to the rescue as the two battle in court. David Langston Smyrl as the man in court, Shawn Elliott as Mr. Wilson, Alan North as Judge
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Episode 18 : Vanessa's New Class
February. 14,1985
Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have to work harder than ever if she hopes to succeed. First appearance of Pam Potillo as Vanessa's friend Janet Meisner.
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Episode 16 : Jitterbug Break
January. 31,1985
Cliff tries to impress Denise's friends by teaching them how to jitterbug. Some of Clair's friends also show off their dance moves. Soon, the whole house is full of dancers. Blair Underwood as Denise's boyfriend (uncredited), Judith Jamison as Marie, Donald McKayle as Ralph, Gerard Cooper as Guy, Christine Langner as Girl
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Episode 15 : Physician of the Year
January. 17,1985
Cliff is set to receive an important award, but a woman goes into labor right before the ceremony. Theo delivers his speech for him. Aleta Mitchell as Mrs. Randall, Elisa de la Roche as Nurse, Sheldon Leonard as Dr. Wexler
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Episode 13 : Father's Day
December. 20,1984
Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Father's Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better presents for a December Father's Day. They give him thoughtful-if not quite attractive-presents.
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Episode 12 : Rudy's Sick
December. 13,1984
Clair could be named partner at her law firm if an interview goes well-but Rudy is sick! Cliff vows to take care of her while Clair works, and engages in some unique doctoring methods. Clair is named partner and Rudy is fine by the end.
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Episode 11 : You're Not a Mother Night
December. 06,1984
Clair is exhausted from constantly caring for the children. Cliff decides to take her out on the town for "You're Not a Mother Night." They go to a fancy restaurant and hotel. While there, some of Clair's motherly instincts start kicking in-but they stop in time for a romantic evening.
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Episode 10 : Bonjour, Sondra
November. 22,1984
Sondra, the eldest Huxtable child makes her first appearance when she visits home for Thanksgiving. She plans on going to Paris for the summer, and hopes that her parents will support the decision.
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Episode 9 : How Ugly Is He?
November. 15,1984
Denise has a new boyfriend, David, but is reluctant to bring him home. She fears that Cliff will, like always, make fun of the boy and ruin her chances with him. Cliff and Clair are initially impressed with David until he expresses some unwanted opinions about medicine and the law at dinner. Kristoff St. John plays boyfriend David.
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Episode 8 : Play It Again, Vanessa
November. 08,1984
Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instrument. She plays an embarrassing solo at the school concert, but her parents support her anyway. Guest Dizzy Gillespie as Mr. Hampton, Vanessa's music teacher.
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Episode 6 : Breaking With Tradition
October. 25,1984
Cliff's father, Russell, pays a visit and begins questioning Cliff about the kids' college choices. He asks Denise about Hillman, his and Cliff's alma mater. Denise is dead-set against it at first, until Russell tells her that the males outnumber the females there. First appearance of Earle Hyman as Russell Huxtable, Cliff's father.
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Episode 5 : A Shirt Story
October. 18,1984
Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not pay for it, Denise offers to make a copy of the shirt for him. Guest appearance by Kadeem Hardison, who years later would portray Dwayne Wayne on the Cosby Show spinoff, A Different World.
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Episode 4 : Is That My Boy?
October. 11,1984
Freshman Theo tries out for the football team and makes it. Cliff is overjoyed, but his pride falters when he discovers his son will never be a star. Theo, however, is just happy being on the team.
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Episode 3 : Bad Dreams
October. 04,1984
Vanessa claims that she is old enough to watch a scary movie, but Cliff still forbids it. Vanessa sneaks out anyway, but ends up having nightmares as a result.
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Episode 2 : Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)
September. 27,1984
When Rudy's pet fish, Lamont, dies, Cliff tries to bring the family together for a funeral in the bathroom. The festivities end when Rudy gets bored and leaves to watch TV.
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Episode 1 : Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson
September. 20,1984
Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a ""regular person."" Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach him about the economic realities that many blue-collar workers must face. He assures Theo that he only wants him to try his best. Cliff is alarmed to meet Denise's latest beau, a former merchant marine who once spent time in a Turkish prison.
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Seasons
Season 8
The eighth and final season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 19, 1991 to April 30, 1992.
Season 7
The seventh season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 20, 1990 to May 2, 1991.
Season 6
The sixth season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 21, 1989 to May 3, 1990. It included an outtakes show that aired on March 15, 1990.
Season 5
The fifth season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from October 6, 1988 to May 11, 1989.
Season 3
The third season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 25, 1986 to May 7, 1987.
Season 2
The second season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 26, 1985 to May 15, 1986.
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