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 25 : Denise's Decision
May. 15,1986
After much deliberation, Denise chooses the college that she will attend in the fall. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna.
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Episode 23 : The Card Game
April. 10,1986
Cliff plays pinochle with his father, a former teacher, and a friend. Theo buys a cheap ring for his girlfriend Tanya. Earle Hyman as Russell. Roscoe Lee Browne as Dr. Foster.
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Episode 22 : Theo's Holiday
April. 03,1986
After Theo claims that he'll have no problem making it in the "real world", the Huxtables convert their house in the "Real World Apartments" and teach him a lesson about the real world; i.e., needing employment and references to get an apartment, income to get a bank loan, having to pay for his meals, etc. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach.
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Episode 21 : An Early Spring
March. 20,1986
Theo's math teacher has a baby and Cockroach shows a different side. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Sonia Braga as Mrs. Westlake. Cockroach's full real name, Walter Bradley, is revealed in this episode (only his first name was previously mentioned).
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Episode 20 : Close to Home
March. 13,1986
A close friend of Cliff's, played by Samuel E. Wright, is overcome with sadness due to his daughter's recurring drug addiction. His feelings are set off as he observes the close relationship between Cliff, Clair, and Denise, who is his daughter's age.
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Episode 19 : Full House
February. 27,1986
After an exhausting midnight shift at the hospital and a night's sleep, all Cliff wants is to read his paper in peace - but the children have taken over every room in the house. Classic scene: Denise's boyfriend sings reggae in front of the living room TV.
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Episode 18 : A Touch of Wonder
February. 20,1986
After his limo collides with Denise's car, Stevie Wonder (appearing as himself) invites the Huxtables to a recording session. Wonder performs "I Just Called to Say I Love You" with Clair and the family.
Absent: Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable.
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Episode 17 : Play It Again, Russell
February. 13,1986
Russell plays in a tribute with the band he played in years ago. Guest appearances by jazz musicians Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Percy Heath, Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan, Eric Gale, Joe Wilder, Carlos Valdes ("Patato"), Bootsie Barnes, and Jimmy Oliver. Slide Hampton provided the audio track for Russell's trombone solos.
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Episode 16 : The Dentist
February. 02,1986
Peter goes to the dentist, but has Rudy come along for moral support so Peter won't be afraid of the dentist anymore. Danny Kaye (in one of his last appearances) as Dr. Burns, who is also Cliff's dentist.
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Episode 15 : Theo and Cockroach
January. 30,1986
Theo and his friend Cockroach scheme to pass a test on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", which neither one has read.
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Episode 14 : Vanessa's Bad Grade
January. 16,1986
Vanessa steals a sweater from Denise. The two soon begin to fight. In the end, Rudy's choice of television viewing, the "I Have A Dream" speech, reminds the whole family of what a real problem is. Excerpt from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech featured at the end of the episode (Originally aired four days before the first observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a U.S. federal holiday).
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Episode 13 : The Auction
January. 09,1986
Clair bids on a painting by her great-uncle that her grandmother had once owned. Attempting to win her favor, Elvin tries to bake her a cake but fails miserably; he then gets advice from Cliff on how to pass himself off as a good cook. In real life, the painting used in the episode is Funeral Procession by Ellis Wilson.
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Episode 10 : Clair's Toe
December. 05,1985
While preparing to go out on a proposal anniversary dinner, Clair breaks her toe, but tries not to let it upset her routine. In the end, she develops a unique piece of footwear to hide her cast.
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Episode 9 : Clair's Sister
November. 21,1985
Clair's sister Sarah gets engaged. First appearance of Joe Williams as Clair's father Al Hanks. Ethel Ayler as Carrie Hanks. Mario Van Peebles as Garvin.
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Episode 8 : Denise Drives
November. 14,1985
Denise wants to buy a car. She plans to use her savings to do so, but Cliff and Clair quickly point out flaws in her plan. The answer to everyone's problems comes from friend Mr. Lucas, who has an old car he is willing to sell. Denise proves herself a good driver, and the car is hers. David Langston Smyrl as Mr. Lucas.
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Episode 7 : Rudy Suits Up
November. 07,1985
Rudy plays football and becomes a star, much to the chagrin of Clair, who worries she'll get hurt. But reluctance turns to excitement when Rudy is the star of her first game. Ethel Ayler as Carrie Hanks. Peter Costa as Peter.
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Episode 5 : Theo and the Older Woman
October. 24,1985
When friend Suzanne accompanies Denise to observe the Huxtables' normal behavior, a smitten Theo behaves far from normally. Robin Givens as Suzanne. Blair Underwood as Mark.
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Episode 3 : Happy Anniversary
October. 10,1985
For Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary, the family commissions a portrait of the couple as newlyweds, and offers them a cruise to Europe. Later in the evening, the whole family performs Ray Charles' "Night Time Is the Right Time", with Theo, Rudy and Cliff each lip-synching a solo. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna.
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Episode 2 : The Juicer
October. 03,1985
Cliff, who has a fetish for electronic appliances, buys a juicer. Rudy and Peter, bored from Vanessa's inattentive baby-sitting, decide to use it even they are not allowed to use appliances. David Langston Smyrl as Mr. Lucas. Peter Costa as Peter.
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Episode 1 : First Day of School
September. 26,1985
Cliff and Clair are overjoyed with the arrivial of the new school year, as their children are finally out of the house.
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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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