The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show73%

TV 1984-09-20 24m Comedy Family Primetime Emmy Awards 4 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 3 TV Land Award 1 Young Artist Awards 1 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series 1
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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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Status
Ended
Runtime
24m
Seasons
8
Episodes
197
Studios
Carsey-Werner Company , Bill Cosby
Network
NBC
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata

Awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards 4 won · 1 nominated

Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 3 won

TV Land Award 1 won · 1 nominated

Young Artist Awards 1 won

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series 1 won

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Created by
Bill Cosby Michael J. Leeson Ed. Weinberger
Cast
Bill Cosby Bill Cosby Heathcliff Huxtable Phylicia Rashād Phylicia Rashād Clair Huxtable Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner Theo Huxtable Tempestt Bledsoe Tempestt Bledsoe Vanessa Huxtable Keshia Knight Pulliam Keshia Knight Pulliam Rudy Huxtable Sabrina Le Beauf Sabrina Le Beauf Sondra Huxtable Lisa Bonet Lisa Bonet Denise Huxtable Geoffrey Owens Geoffrey Owens Elvin Raven-Symoné Raven-Symoné Olivia Joseph C. Phillips Joseph C. Phillips Martin Kendall Erika Alexander Erika Alexander Pam Tucker Earle Hyman Earle Hyman Voice of MacBeth (uncredited)
Season 1 1984 · 24 eps
  1. 1 Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson 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 pe… Sep 20, 1984 22m
  2. 2 Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish) 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. Sep 27, 1984 22m
  3. 3 Bad Dreams 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. Oct 4, 1984 22m
  4. 4 Is That My Boy? 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 … Oct 11, 1984 22m
  5. 5 A Shirt Story 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 h… Oct 18, 1984 22m
  6. 6 Breaking With Tradition 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 ag… Oct 25, 1984 22m
  7. 7 One More Time While Clair cares for a friend's baby, she begins to consider having another. Cliff desperately tries to talk her out of it, claiming that babies are "false advertising." Clair's … Nov 1, 1984 22m
  8. 8 Play It Again, Vanessa 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 schoo… Nov 8, 1984 22m
  9. 9 How Ugly Is He? 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 a… Nov 15, 1984 22m
  10. 10 Bonjour, Sondra 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 sup… Nov 22, 1984 22m
  11. 11 You're Not a Mother Night 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. Whi… Dec 6, 1984 22m
  12. 12 Rudy's Sick 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 met… Dec 13, 1984 22m
  13. 13 Father's Day 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 thought… Dec 20, 1984 22m
  14. 14 Independence Day Theo gets his ear pierced to impress a girl, but Denise thinks it might be infected. She is correct, and Theo must go to Cliff. Cliff hopes that Grandpa Huxtable will punish Theo,… Jan 10, 1985 22m
  15. 15 Physician of the Year 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 Ro… Jan 17, 1985 22m
  16. 16 Jitterbug Break 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… Jan 31, 1985 22m
  17. 17 Theo and the Joint Clair discovers a marijuana joint in one of Theo's school books. She and Cliff confront him about it, and accept his explanation—another boy slipped it in. Theo confronts the boy … Feb 7, 1985 22m
  18. 18 Vanessa's New Class 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 appe… Feb 14, 1985 22m
  19. 19 Clair's Case 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 a… Feb 21, 1985 22m
  20. 20 Back to the Track, Jack 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 learn… Feb 28, 1985 22m
  21. 21 The Younger Woman 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 alw… Mar 14, 1985 22m
  22. 22 Slumber Party 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… Mar 28, 1985 22m
  23. 23 Mr. Quiet 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. May 2, 1985 22m
  24. 24 Cliff's Birthday Cliff is turning 48, and as usual, he is trying to find out what his birthday present is ahead of time. Clair, with the help of the kids, orchestrates a huge trick. Cliff is foole… May 9, 1985 22m
Season 2 1985 · 25 eps
  1. 1 First Day of School Cliff and Clair are overjoyed with the arrivial of the new school year, as their children are finally out of the house. Sep 26, 1985 22m
  2. 2 The Juicer 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 … Oct 3, 1985 22m
  3. 3 Happy Anniversary 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 … Oct 10, 1985 22m
  4. 4 Cliff in Love Sondra breaks up with her boyfriend Elvin and is depressed, taking it out on the family. Cliff and Clair aren't exactly unhappy; they find Elvin rather annoying. Later, he appears… Oct 17, 1985 22m
  5. 5 Theo and the Older Woman 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. Oct 24, 1985 22m
  6. 6 Halloween Vanessa has a crush on a one Robert Forman, who comes to her Halloween party. Daydreaming about her love, she drops an entire tray of glasses and embarrasses herself in front of t… Oct 31, 1985 22m
  7. 7 Rudy Suits Up 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. Ethe… Nov 7, 1985 22m
  8. 8 Denise Drives 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. … Nov 14, 1985 22m
  9. 9 Clair's Sister 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. Nov 21, 1985 22m
  10. 10 Clair's Toe 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… Dec 5, 1985 22m
  11. 11 Denise's Friend Denise asks Cliff to talk to her friend, who has a medical problem. Cliff diagnoses the girl as having a mild bladder infection, but learns that she was wary of telling her parent… Dec 12, 1985 22m
  12. 12 Mrs. Westlake Theo's math teacher comes for dinner, to Theo's extreme consternation. He thinks she plans to tell his parents of a bad grade on a math test. To his surprise, Mrs. Westlake comes … Jan 2, 1986 22m
  13. 13 The Auction 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 advi… Jan 9, 1986 22m
  14. 14 Vanessa's Bad Grade 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… Jan 16, 1986 22m
  15. 15 Theo and Cockroach Theo and his friend Cockroach scheme to pass a test on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", which neither one has read. Jan 30, 1986 22m
  16. 16 The Dentist 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… Feb 2, 1986 22m
  17. 17 Play It Again, Russell 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, … Feb 13, 1986 22m
  18. 18 A Touch of Wonder 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" wit… Feb 20, 1986 22m
  19. 19 Full House 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. C… Feb 27, 1986 22m
  20. 20 Close to Home 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 r… Mar 13, 1986 22m
  21. 21 An Early Spring 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, … Mar 20, 1986 22m
  22. 22 Theo's Holiday 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 … Apr 3, 1986 22m
  23. 23 The Card Game 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. Apr 10, 1986 22m
  24. 24 Off to the Races In a charity run, Cliff races at the Penn Relays with "Tailwind" Turner and -- as apparent payback for the race a year prior -- ends up having to run the final leg against Olympic… May 8, 1986 22m
  25. 25 Denise's Decision After much deliberation, Denise chooses the college that she will attend in the fall. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna. May 15, 1986 22m
Season 3 1986 · 25 eps
  1. 1 Bring 'em Back Alive The Huxtable house is thrown into chaos after Rudy finds a snake in the basement. Sep 25, 1986 22m
  2. 2 Food for Thought Clair challenges Cliff to not eat any salty food for the day. Denise leaves for her freshman year at Hillman College. Oct 2, 1986 22m
  3. 3 Golden Anniversary Russell and Anna's 50th wedding anniversary. The family performs James Brown's "I Got the Feelin' " in this sequel to Season 2's "Happy Anniversary". Oct 9, 1986 22m
  4. 4 Man Talk Although he has a steady girlfriend, Theo wants to start dating someone else. Oct 16, 1986 22m
  5. 5 Mother, May I? After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mother’s back, does it anyways. Oct 23, 1986 22m
  6. 6 The March Theo writes a report on the March on Washington. But gets a poor grade and is asked to redo his project. Much to his surprise, he learns more about the march from his family than … Oct 30, 1986 22m
  7. 7 Theo's Flight Theo and Cockroach decide they want to learn to fly, but Cliff doesn't want to waste his money on another dream of his son's. Nov 6, 1986 22m
  8. 8 Vanessa's Rich Friends call Vanessa a stuck-up, rich girl at school. Nov 13, 1986 22m
  9. 9 Denise Gets a D Denise's college career starts with a D, but Denise is too scared to show her parents. Clair needs to rest in bed because of a pinched nerve. Nov 20, 1986 22m
  10. 10 A Girl and Her Dog Rudy and Peter find a dog and attempt to take care of it without her parents knowing. Dec 4, 1986 22m
  11. 11 War Stories Cliff and his father's friends play a challenging game of cards. Vanessa prepares to go to a skating party with a nervous date, Tyrone. Dec 11, 1986 22m
  12. 12 Cliff in Charge Cliff is in charge when Clair leaves for 10 days. Dec 18, 1986 22m
  13. 13 Monster Man Huxtable Although, Elvin and Sondra have made plans for the weekend, he helps Theo with some wrestling moves. He also reveals that he is thinking of asking Sondra to marry him. Jan 8, 1987 22m
  14. 14 Rudy Spends the Night Cliff establishes the Huxtable Men's Club, when the women are away, to help Theo recover from his sadness over a lost date. Vanessa is very excited that big sister Denise is letti… Jan 15, 1987 22m
  15. 15 Say Hello to a Good Buy Cliff buys a new car. Rudy cuts some animal pictures out of Cliff's expensive books for school. Watched by almost 65 million viewers when it originally aired, "Say Hello to a Goo… Jan 22, 1987 22m
  16. 16 Denise Gets an Opinion Denise has a blind date, but is really scared. So, she asks Theo to grade him for her. Feb 5, 1987 22m
  17. 17 Calling Doctor Huxtable Cliff is called to the hospital for 3 deliveries. Feb 12, 1987 22m
  18. 18 You Only Hurt the One You Love Rudy gets hurt from Theo's rough games. Also, Cliff learns that the woman who cleans up the Doctor's Lounge at the hospital (Rita Moreno) has been fired. Feb 19, 1987 22m
  19. 19 The Shower Denise holds a bridal shower for her pregnant, bride-to-be friend, Veronica, but finds out some disturbing information. Feb 26, 1987 22m
  20. 20 Cliff's 50th Birthday Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises. Mar 12, 1987 22m
  21. 21 I Know That You Know When Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement, Clair and the children use the news to play a practical joke on Cliff, who launches a counter-offensive of his own. Mar 19, 1987 22m
  22. 22 Andalusian Flu While Cliff and Clair have the flu, Theo tries to keep the house going. Apr 2, 1987 22m
  23. 23 Bald and Beautiful Cliff's Navy friend comes to visit. Cockroach shaves his head to be in a rock video. Apr 9, 1987 22m
  24. 24 Planning Parenthood Clair's sister decides she wants to be a mother. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Apr 30, 1987 22m
  25. 25 Hillman The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement. May 7, 1987 22m
Season 4 1987 · 23 eps
  1. 1 Call of the Wild The newlywed Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with shocking news for Cliff and Clair. Sep 24, 1987 22m
  2. 2 Theogate Theo and Cockroach come home unusually late from a track meet. They both deny anything out of the ordinary happened, but Clair knows better. A mock trial is held to get to the bot… Oct 1, 1987 22m
  3. 3 It's Not Easy Being Green Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater. Oct 8, 1987 22m
  4. 4 Cliff's Mistake While setting up the house as a "haunted house" for Halloween, Cliff discovers he's lost a power drill that his neighbor loaned to him. Oct 15, 1987 22m
  5. 5 Shakespeare Theo must read ‘Julius Caesar’ for school, but complains that it is boring. Russell and his friends read scenes from the play aloud, and Theo is enthralled. Oct 22, 1987 22m
  6. 6 That's Not What I Said Cliff and Clair have an argument after Theo gets detained by police for riding in a car with an unlicensed driver. Oct 29, 1987 22m
  7. 7 Autumn Gifts Rudy goes to an older widowed lady's house each afternoon to have tea and play cards, but notices that she refuses to take her daily medication for diabetes. Nov 5, 1987 22m
  8. 8 Looking Back Sondra and Elvin have their first marital fight, and Elvin comes to the Huxtable house for comfort and support. Clair shares about the difficulties in their house as flashbacks ar… Nov 12, 1987 43m
  9. 9 Where's Rudy? Theo and Vanessa lose track of Rudy in a mall while Clair enters a squash exhibition. Nov 19, 1987 22m
  10. 10 Dance Mania Theo and Cockroach have tickets to appear on television on the dance show "Dance Mania", but are told that only one of them can enter the studio during the filming because of fire… Dec 3, 1987 22m
  11. 11 The Locker Room Theo and his classmates brag about their dates with girls in the locker room, but Theo's mood changes when one of the guys goes out with Vanessa and brags about it the next day. Dec 10, 1987 22m
  12. 12 The Show Must Go On Vaudeville is shown to Rudy and her friends, who are unimpressed. Dec 17, 1987 22m
  13. 13 Bookworm Clair drags Cliff to her book club meeting, and he's the lone male there. Much to Clair's surprise, Cliff knows quite a bit about the book in question! Meanwhile, the kids attempt… Jan 7, 1988 22m
  14. 14 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Rudy has to play the violin in music class at school, but gets jealous because she thinks her classmates' instruments are more fun. Jan 14, 1988 22m
  15. 15 The Visit Theo visits a friend in the hospital who has cancer. Jan 21, 1988 22m
  16. 16 The Drum Major Vanessa tries out for the drum major at school. Meanwhile, Cliff cooks up a batch of extremely spicy chili, and Russell tries to pay off a loan from an old friend. Feb 4, 1988 22m
  17. 17 Waterworks Clair tries to stop Cliff from fixing a leaky pipe by hiring a team of professionals: friends of Sondra and Elvin from Princeton. Feb 11, 1988 22m
  18. 18 Once Upon a Time Rudy writes a fairy tale, and the colorful story is acted out in her fantasy. Feb 18, 1988 22m
  19. 19 Petanque Cliff and a friend play pétanque. Feb 25, 1988 22m
  20. 20 Trust Me A friend of Clair's has marital problems; Cliff takes a "mini-vacation" in the house as Theo, Rudy, and Vanessa try to stump each other with riddles. Mar 3, 1988 22m
  21. 21 Home for the Weekend Denise comes home from college, but seems to have more time for her friends than for the family. Mar 17, 1988 22m
  22. 22 The Prom Theo, Denny and Smitty go to great lengths to impress their dates for the senior prom, but fail disastrously; Cliff and Clair relive their own prom. Mar 24, 1988 22m
  23. 23 Gone Fishin' When the Huxtable men go fishing, Theo catches a dead body, and soon attracts attention from the media. This success goes to his head, while Rudy and Kenny find a nest of baby bir… Apr 28, 1988 22m
Season 5 1988 · 25 eps
  1. 1 Together Again and Again As Theo begins his freshman year at New York University, Denise announces that she is dropping out of Hillman College. Sondra is revealed to be pregnant. Oct 6, 1988 22m
  2. 2 The Physical Cliff prepares for a physical. Oct 13, 1988 22m
  3. 3 Rudy's All-Nighter Rudy's friend sleeps over. Oct 20, 1988 22m
  4. 4 Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game) Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Oct 27, 1988 22m
  5. 5 Out of Brooklyn Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa. Nov 3, 1988 22m
  6. 6 The Birth Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck. Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides to r… Nov 10, 1988 42m
  7. 7 Cyranoise de Bergington Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date. Nov 17, 1988 22m
  8. 8 How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Vanessa, Janet and Kara want to be professional singers; Russell wins a prize in a sweepstakes. Dec 1, 1988 22m
  9. 9 If the Dress Fits, Wear It Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress. Dec 8, 1988 22m
  10. 10 Is There a Hamster in the House? Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend. Dec 15, 1988 22m
  11. 11 Truth or Consequences Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend. Jan 5, 1989 22m
  12. 12 Cliff Babysits Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert. Jan 12, 1989 22m
  13. 13 Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten Clair appears as a panelist on a local Sunday morning talk show entitled "Retrospective". She also buys a new couch and Cliff tries to cling to the old one. Jan 26, 1989 22m
  14. 14 The Lost Weekend With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control. Feb 2, 1989 22m
  15. 15 No Way, Baby Cliff tracks down the grandfather of one of his patients: an expectant teenage mother with no other family. Clair deduces that the charming man is illiterate. Feb 6, 1989 22m
  16. 16 Can I Say Something, Please? Rudy wants to change some of her rules. Feb 9, 1989 22m
  17. 17 The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back. Feb 16, 1989 22m
  18. 18 The Boys of Winter Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit. Feb 23, 1989 22m
  19. 19 It Comes and It Goes Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins. Mar 9, 1989 22m
  20. 20 Theo's Women After catching Theo kissing another woman in the lounge of her dormitory, Justine breaks up with him. Desperate to win her back, Theo turns to Cliff for advice. Mar 16, 1989 22m
  21. 21 Birthday Blues Clair's 46th birthday. Mar 30, 1989 22m
  22. 22 A Room With No View Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement. Apr 13, 1989 22m
  23. 23 What He Did for Love Theo's friend Denny finds an expensive watch and gives it to his girlfriend, but it is soon revealed to be stolen merchandise. Apr 27, 1989 22m
  24. 24 Day of the Locusts Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies. May 4, 1989 22m
  25. 25 57 Varieties Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig. May 11, 1989 22m
Season 6 1989 · 26 eps
  1. 1 Denise: The Saga Continues Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Sep 21, 1989 22m
  2. 2 Surf's Up After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. Sep 28, 1989 22m
  3. 3 I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Oct 5, 1989 22m
  4. 4 Denise Kendall: Navy Wife Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island. Oct 12, 1989 22m
  5. 5 Theo's Gift Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Oct 19, 1989 22m
  6. 6 Denise Kendall: Babysitter Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins). Oct 26, 1989 23m
  7. 7 Shall We Dance? Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Nov 2, 1989 22m
  8. 8 The Day the Spores Landed Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer. Nov 9, 1989 22m
  9. 9 Cliff's Wet Adventure Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy T… Nov 16, 1989 22m
  10. 10 Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Nov 30, 1989 22m
  11. 11 Cliff la Dolce Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Dec 7, 1989 22m
  12. 12 Getting to Know You As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away. Dec 14, 1989 22m
  13. 13 Elvin Pays for Dinner Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset. Jan 4, 1990 22m
  14. 14 Cliff's Nightmare Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn. Jan 11, 1990 22m
  15. 15 Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date. Jan 18, 1990 22m
  16. 16 The Birthday Party Olivia's 4th birthday. Jan 25, 1990 22m
  17. 17 Not Everybody Loves the Blues Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Feb 1, 1990 22m
  18. 18 Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt. Feb 8, 1990 22m
  19. 19 Mr. Sandman Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Feb 15, 1990 22m
  20. 20 Isn't It Romantic? Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family. Feb 22, 1990 22m
  21. 21 Theo's Dirty Laundry Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Mar 15, 1990 22m
  22. 22 What's It All About? Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods. Mar 22, 1990 22m
  23. 23 Off to See the Wretched Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Apr 5, 1990 22m
  24. 24 The Moves The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce. Apr 19, 1990 22m
  25. 25 Live and Learn Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Apr 26, 1990 22m
  26. 26 The Storyteller "Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family. May 3, 1990 22m
Season 7 1990 · 25 eps
  1. 1 Same Time Next Year Denise takes classes locally at Medgar Evers College, while Vanessa enrolls at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Rudy starts sixth grade. Olivia starts preschool. Sep 20, 1990 22m
  2. 2 Bird in the Hand Cliff tries to win a classic jazz record at an auction, while filling in for Denise as volunteer parent at Olivia's preschool. Sullivan Walker as Dr. James Harmon. Sep 27, 1990 22m
  3. 3 The Last Barbecue The Huxtable family erupts in a battle of the sexes after Theo suggests having a stripper at Martin's post-wedding bachelor party. Oct 4, 1990 22m
  4. 4 Period of Adjustment Clair's teenage second cousin moves in with the family. Oct 11, 1990 22m
  5. 5 It's All in the Game After Vanessa gets into a minor car accident and tries to cover it up, Cliff and Clair complain about the various small disasters the children have caused them, and the children f… Oct 18, 1990 22m
  6. 6 Getting the Story Rudy and Kenny do a video project. Oct 25, 1990 22m
  7. 7 Just Thinking About It Under pressure from her boyfriend to become sexually active, Pam considers using birth control. Nov 1, 1990 42m
  8. 8 The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof) Rudy gets her first period. Clair plans "Women's day" where she goes out alone with Rudy and answers any questions she has, but Rudy refuses to talk. Keith Diamond as Danny. Nov 8, 1990 22m
  9. 9 You Can Go Home Again Seeking privacy, Denise and Martin decide to look for their own apartment. Nov 15, 1990 22m
  10. 10 It's a Boy The husband of one of Cliff's patients worries that he will be a poor father because he has no athletic ability. After Pam breaks up with Slide, she and the class brain are attrac… Nov 29, 1990 22m
  11. 11 Clair's Liberation Clair enters menopause. She takes the news fine, but the kids treat her as if she's losing her mind. Dec 6, 1990 22m
  12. 12 It's Your Move Elvin and Sondra help friends move during a football game. Dec 13, 1990 22m
  13. 13 Theo's Final Final Theo will make the dean's list if he gets an A on his final, but a beautiful exchange student planning to leave the next day for Barbados distracts him. Vanessa A. Williams appear… Jan 3, 1991 22m
  14. 14 Attack of the Killer B's Pam's grades have improved, but she worries that she will not be able to afford college. Jan 10, 1991 22m
  15. 15 Total Control Cliff's patient and her husband are convinced that they are prepared for every scenario ... and then labor begins. Jan 31, 1991 22m
  16. 16 Adventures in Babysitting Rudy begs Martin to let her babysit Olivia. Cliff and Dr. Harmon enter a pinochle tournament as partners ... and so do their wives. Feb 7, 1991 22m
  17. 17 27 and Still Cooking To celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with Clair, Cliff recreates the Callaloo Pot, a Caribbean restaurant where the couple dined on their honeymoon. Feb 14, 1991 22m
  18. 18 The Return of the Clairettes An old friend of Clair visits, along with her husband. Rudy prepares for her first date. Feb 21, 1991 22m
  19. 19 No More Mr. Nice Guy Theo's friend Denny thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him. Feb 28, 1991 22m
  20. 20 Home Remedies When Olivia comes down with a cold, everyone (except Cliff) has a different home remedy to offer as a cure. Russell and Anna celebrate another wedding anniversary. Cliff, Rudy and… Mar 7, 1991 22m
  21. 21 Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way. Mar 21, 1991 22m
  22. 22 There's Still No Joy in Mudville Cliff goes bowling with his friends. Apr 4, 1991 22m
  23. 23 Cliff and Jake Clair tries to prevent Cliff from buying a new appliance from his friend Jake. Apr 11, 1991 22m
  24. 24 Theo and the Kids (1) Theo, who is majoring in pediatric psychology, begins an internship as a junior counselor at the community center; he soon suspects that one of the children there is dyslexic. Apr 25, 1991 22m
  25. 25 Theo and the Kids (2) Theo continues his attempts to help Stanley and the other children at the community center. May 2, 1991 22m
Season 8 1991 · 24 eps
  1. 1 With This Ring? 18 year old Vanessa reveals that she is engaged to a 29 year old Head Caretaker of her University ... and has been for six months. Sep 19, 1991 22m
  2. 2 There's No Place Like This Home Cliff announces plans to add a new room to the house for Clair ... and only Clair. Sondra and Elvin are on the verge of purchasing their first house. Sep 26, 1991 22m
  3. 3 Particles in Motion During his first parent-counselor meeting, Theo and a single mother discover mutual attraction. Rudy meets Stanley and the two are immediately smitten with each other, much to the… Oct 3, 1991 22m
  4. 4 Pam Applies to College Pam begins to realize that, because of her below average grades earlier in high school, she will not be able to attend the same college as her best friend. Oct 10, 1991 22m
  5. 5 Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown Anxious to see a famous rapper, Rudy and her friends lie to their parents in order to get into a club for 16 year olds and up. Cliff and Clair secretly send Pam, Lance and Charmai… Oct 17, 1991 22m
  6. 6 It's Apparent to Everyone Winnie and Nelson drive Cliff and Clair crazy around the house while Elvin and Sondra wait to move into their new house. Oct 24, 1991 22m
  7. 7 The Iceman Bricketh Vanessa's grandparents Russell Huxtable and Carrie Hanks are desperate to meet her fiancé Dabnis, who bonds with Cliff over a plumbing job. Oct 31, 1991 22m
  8. 8 Olivia's Field Trip Cliff chaperones Olivia's field trip to the museum; Theo falls victim to a scammer while ordering T-shirts for the community center. Nov 7, 1991 22m
  9. 9 For Men Only Cliff teaches a class "for men only" at the community center. Nov 14, 1991 22m
  10. 10 Olivia Comes Out of the Closet Olivia tries to delay Martin's return to Asia. Nov 21, 1991 22m
  11. 11 Two Is a Crowd Vanessa and Dabnis have relationship problems, as do Rudy and Stanley. Dec 5, 1991 22m
  12. 12 Clair's Place As Christmas approaches, Clair gets a wonderful present: the completion of her special room. Dec 19, 1991 22m
  13. 13 Theo's Future Theo is accepted to graduate school at NYU, but faces a tough decision when he is unexpectedly offered a chance to interview for a corporate job in San Francisco. Jan 2, 1992 22m
  14. 14 The Price Is Wrong Pam, Lance, Charmaine, and a group of senior citizens protest a grocery chain that gives preferential treatment to customers in wealthier neighborhoods. Jan 9, 1992 22m
  15. 15 Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle Kenny pretends that he is dating another girl, in order to make Rudy jealous and force Stanley out of the picture. Jan 16, 1992 22m
  16. 16 Eat, Drink and Be Wary Rudy and her friends want to go on the subway. Jan 30, 1992 22m
  17. 17 The Getaway Sondra, Elvin, and the twins finally move into their own house in New Jersey. Feb 6, 1992 22m
  18. 18 Cliff Gets Jilted Vanessa and Dabnis announce that they have broken their engagement ... and would-be father-in-law Cliff is devastated. Feb 6, 1992 22m
  19. 19 Cliff and Theo Come Clean Theo decides to turn down the corporate job in San Francisco and attend graduate school in New York. One of the students at the community center finds $600. Feb 13, 1992 22m
  20. 20 Clair's Reunion Clair and her college friends plan a retirement party for one of their former professors from Hillman. Vanessa brings home a Senegalese exchange student. Feb 20, 1992 22m
  21. 21 Rudy's Retreat Cliff and Clair see Rudy changing. While preparing their wills, Sondra and Elvin try to determine who should be the twins' legal guardian if the couple should both die. Charmaine … Feb 27, 1992 22m
  22. 22 You Can't Stop the Music Cliff and Clair go to a local radio station for a live salsa performance. Kenny babysits Olivia. Mar 26, 1992 22m
  23. 23 Some Gifts Aren't Deductible Kenny turns to Rudy and Cliff for help after lying to his girlfriend about plans for her birthday party. Cliff and Clair work on their income tax return. Apr 23, 1992 22m
  24. 24 And So We Commence Theo prepares to graduate from New York University. An elated Cliff continues to invite additional people to the ceremony, despite the fact that Theo only has a limited number of … Apr 30, 1992 41m
Specials 2002 · 11 eps
  1. 1 The Cosby Show: A Look Back A retrospective of the phenomenally popular 1984-1992 situation comedy, "The Cosby Show," complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and Bil… May 19, 2002 86m
  2. 2 Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Commentary May 16, 1986 24m
  3. 3 Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Feature May 16, 1986 24m
  4. 4 Season 2 DVD Extra: Outtakes May 16, 1986 24m
  5. 5 Season 2 DVD Extra: Cliff's Parenting Tips May 16, 1986 24m
  6. 6 Season 2 DVD Extra: New Interview with Director Jay Sandrich May 16, 1986 24m
  7. 7 The Last Laugh Memories Of The Cosby Show Apr 30, 1992 24m
  8. 8 The Cosby Outtakes Show Phylicia Rashād, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lisa Bonet, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Raven-Symoné host this special episode featuring bloopers from the past five seasons… Feb 12, 1990 24m
  9. 9 Bill Cosby 49 (1987) Apr 1, 1987 24m
  10. 10 Bill Cosby Himself (1983) May 20, 1983 24m
  11. 11 Season 2 DVD Extra: Bloopers May 16, 1986 24m
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