Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable

Episodes 132

Bill Cosby Himself (1983)

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May 20, 198324m
0x10

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Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson

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September 20, 198422m
1x1

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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Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)

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September 27, 198422m
1x2

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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Bad Dreams

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October 4, 198422m
1x3

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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Is That My Boy?

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October 11, 198422m
1x4

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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A Shirt Story

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October 18, 198422m
1x5

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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Breaking With Tradition

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October 25, 198422m
1x6

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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One More Time

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November 1, 198422m
1x7

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 mother, Carrie, then reminds her that the older you are when you have kids, the older you'll be if they end up having to come back and live at home. First appearance of Ethel Ayler as Carrie Hanks, Clair's mother.

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Play It Again, Vanessa

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November 8, 198422m
1x8

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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How Ugly Is He?

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November 15, 198422m
1x9

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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Bonjour, Sondra

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November 22, 198422m
1x10

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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You're Not a Mother Night

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December 6, 198422m
1x11

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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Rudy's Sick

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December 13, 198422m
1x12

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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Father's Day

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December 20, 198422m
1x13

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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Independence Day

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January 10, 198522m
1x14

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, but the old man instead relates the story of how Cliff tried to slick back his hair to impress Clair, but ended up burning it off! Russell brags, and Anna reminds him of the time that he had a tattoo of her name placed on his chest, but ended up with a huge scar on his chest when he tried to remove it after Anna found out he was actually trying to impress another girl! First appearance of Clarice Taylor as Anna Huxtable, Cliff's mother.

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Physician of the Year

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January 17, 198522m
1x15

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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Jitterbug Break

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January 31, 198522m
1x16

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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Theo and the Joint

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February 7, 198522m
1x17

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 and brings him home to confess in order to remove any uncertainty from his parents about his telling the truth. Theo and the boy actually start to become friends. Stephen Thompson as Anthony Braxton, Iman as Mrs. Montgomery. Rudy says her full name in this episode, Rudith Lillian Huxtable.

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Vanessa's New Class

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February 14, 198522m
1x18

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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Clair's Case

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February 21, 198522m
1x19

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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Back to the Track, Jack

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February 28, 198522m
1x20

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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The Younger Woman

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March 14, 198522m
1x21

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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Slumber Party

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March 28, 198522m
1x22

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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Mr. Quiet

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May 2, 198522m
1x23

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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Cliff's Birthday

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Season Finale
May 9, 198522m
1x24

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 fooled, and doesn't find about what is birthday surprise is: a visit to Lena Horne's private club. Lena Horne as herself, Clarence Williams III as Clarence Thornehill. In episode 12, Cliff says his birthday is in October.

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First Day of School

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September 26, 198522m
2x1

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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The Juicer

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October 3, 198522m
2x2

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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Happy Anniversary

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October 10, 198522m
2x3

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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Cliff in Love

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October 17, 198522m
2x4

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 at the house with flowers and tries to apologize. While there, he offers some of his sexist rhetoric to Clair, who quickly becomes annoyed.

First appearance of Geoffrey Owens as Elvin. Joseph C. Phillips appears as Daryl (Phillips joins the cast in Season 6 as Denise's new husband, Navy Lt. Martin Kendall)

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Theo and the Older Woman

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October 24, 198522m
2x5

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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Halloween

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October 31, 198522m
2x6

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 the guests. Pam Potillo as Janet. Dondre Whitfield as Robert. Akili Prince as Scott. (Years later, Prince would originate the role of Terrence Frye on All My Children. Upon leaving that series, he was replaced by Whitfield.)

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Rudy Suits Up

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November 7, 198522m
2x7

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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Denise Drives

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November 14, 198522m
2x8

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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Clair's Sister

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November 21, 198522m
2x9

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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Clair's Toe

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December 5, 198522m
2x10

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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Denise's Friend

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December 12, 198522m
2x11

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 parents without certainty. Cliff and Clair decide to show the kids that they can tell them anything, but the children quickly point out that their parents will just get angry. Cliff admits that anger is part of problems, but tells the children that no matter what, they will be loved.

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Mrs. Westlake

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January 2, 198622m
2x12

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 to dinner looking young, attractive, and even with a sense of humor; and she has a very good surprise! Mrs. Westlake also gives Theo his test-he actually gets an 89, and he proceeds to embrace her, much to his shock. Sonia Braga as Mrs. Westlake.

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The Auction

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January 9, 198622m
2x13

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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Vanessa's Bad Grade

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January 16, 198622m
2x14

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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Theo and Cockroach

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January 30, 198622m
2x15

Theo and his friend Cockroach scheme to pass a test on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", which neither one has read.

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The Dentist

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February 2, 198622m
2x16

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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Play It Again, Russell

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February 13, 198622m
2x17

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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A Touch of Wonder

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February 20, 198622m
2x18

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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Full House

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February 27, 198622m
2x19

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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Close to Home

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March 13, 198622m
2x20

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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An Early Spring

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March 20, 198622m
2x21

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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Theo's Holiday

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April 3, 198622m
2x22

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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The Card Game

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April 10, 198622m
2x23

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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Off to the Races

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May 8, 198622m
2x24

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 gold medalist Valerie Brisco-Hooks. Josh Culbreath as Col. Sanford "Tailwind" Turner. Valerie Brisco-Hooks appears as herself. Cameo appearance by Bill Cosby's real wife, Camille Cosby (uncredited).

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Denise's Decision

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Season Finale
May 15, 198622m
2x25

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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Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Commentary

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May 16, 198624m
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Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Feature

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May 16, 198624m
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Season 2 DVD Extra: Outtakes

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May 16, 198624m
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Season 2 DVD Extra: Bloopers

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May 16, 198624m
0x11

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Bring 'em Back Alive

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September 25, 198622m
3x1

The Huxtable house is thrown into chaos after Rudy finds a snake in the basement.

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Food for Thought

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October 2, 198622m
3x2

Clair challenges Cliff to not eat any salty food for the day. Denise leaves for her freshman year at Hillman College.

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Golden Anniversary

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October 9, 198622m
3x3

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".

Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna. Geoffrey Owens as Elvin. Appearance by Frank Foster and the Count Basie Orchestra.

First mention of Rudy's desire to have a husband named "Bud" when she grows up.

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Man Talk

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October 16, 198622m
3x4

Although he has a steady girlfriend, Theo wants to start dating someone else.

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Mother, May I?

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October 23, 198622m
3x5

After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mothers back does it anyways.

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The March

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October 30, 198622m
3x6

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 he did from books. Meanwhile Vanessa is worried about asking a boy to the turn-around dance. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna. Joe Williams as Al Hanks. Ethel Ayler as Carrie Hanks.

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Theo's Flight

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November 6, 198622m
3x7

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. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. First appearance of Deon Richmond as Kenny, a.k.a. "Bud".

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Vanessa's Rich

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November 13, 198622m
3x8

Friends call Vanessa a stuck-up rich girl at school. Guest appearance by Essence Atkins.

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Denise Gets a D

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November 20, 198622m
3x9

Denise's college career starts with a D, but Denise is to scared to show her parents. Clair needs to rest in bed because of a pinched nerve. Rudy portrays "the wind" in a school play. Rosalind Cash as Dr. Hughes (The episode is preceded by a 30-second anti-drug public service announcement featuring Bill Cosby).

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A Girl and Her Dog

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December 4, 198622m
3x10

Rudy and Peter find a dog and attempt to take care of it without her parents knowing. Peter Costa as Peter.

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War Stories

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December 11, 198622m
3x11

Cliff and his father's friend play a challenging game of cards. Venesa prepares to go to a skating party with date Robert Forman, soon find a very cute guy will cross her path Earle Hyman as Russell.

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Cliff in Charge

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December 18, 198622m
3x12

Cliff is in charge when Clair leaves for 10 days.

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Monster Man Huxtable

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January 8, 198722m
3x13

Elvin helps Theo with some wrestling moves, although he and Sondra have made plans for the weekend, and reveals that he is thinking of marrying her. Geoffrey Owens as Elvin.

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Rudy Spends the Night

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January 15, 198722m
3x14

Cliff establishes the Huxtable Men's Club when the women are away to help Theo get over his sadnes of a lost date. Venessa is very excited that big sister Denise is letting her go to the Village with Denise's college friends.

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Say Hello to a Good Buy

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January 22, 198722m
3x15

Cliff buys a new car. Rudy cuts some animal pictures out of Cliff's expensive books for school. Guest appearance by Sinbad, who would later portray Walter Oakes on the Cosby Show spinoff, A Different World.

Watched by almost 65 million viewers when it originally aired, "Say Hello to a Good Buy" was the series' highest rated episode.

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Denise Gets an Opinion

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February 5, 198722m
3x16

Denise has a blind date, but is really scared. So she asks Theo to grade him for her!!!! But this soon leads to a big hilarious mix up.

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Calling Doctor Huxtable

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February 12, 198722m
3x17

Cliff is called to the hospital for 3 deliveries, Malinda Williams appearance, Patricia Richardson appearance.

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You Only Hurt the One You Love

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February 19, 198722m
3x18

Rudy gets hurt from Theo's rough games. Rudy cries. Theo gets punished. Clair goes to a doctor and gets the same advice that Cliff gave her. Cliff learns that the woman who cleans up the Doctor's Lounge at the hospital (Rita Moreno) has been fired.

Absent: Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable and Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable.

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The Shower

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February 26, 198722m
3x19

Denise holds a bridal shower for her pregnant and bride-to-be friend Veronica, but finds out some disturbing information.

Absent: Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable, although mentioned.

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Cliff's 50th Birthday

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March 12, 198722m
3x20

Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises.

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I Know That You Know

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March 19, 198722m
3x21

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. Geoffrey Owens as Elvin.

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Bill Cosby 49 (1987)

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April 1, 198724m
0x9

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Andalusian Flu

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April 2, 198722m
3x22

While Cliff and Clair have the flu, Theo tries to keep the house going.

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Bald and Beautiful

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April 9, 198722m
3x23

Cliff's Navy friend comes to visit. Cockroach shaves his head to be in a rock video. Robert Culp (Bill Cosby's co-star from the 1960s TV series I Spy) appears as Scott Kelly.

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Planning Parenthood

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April 30, 198722m
3x24

Clair's sister decides she wants to be a mother. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends out to eat at a fancy restaurant.

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Hillman

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Season Finale
May 7, 198722m
3x25

The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement. Guest appearance by Joe Seneca. Filmed at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode serves as a backdoor pilot for the spinoff series A Different World, which premieres in the fall of 1987.

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Call of the Wild

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September 24, 198722m
4x1

The newlywed Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with shocking news for Cliff and Clair: they want to abandon their dreams of being a lawyer and doctor and open an outdoorsman's "wilderness store." Geoffrey Owens (Elvin) becoms a regular cast member.

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Theogate

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October 1, 198722m
4x2

Theo and Cockroach come home unusually late from a track meet, and the Huxtables got a phone message earlier from the track coach. They both deny anything out of the ordinary happened, but attorney Clair knows better. A mock trial is held for Theo and Cockroach at the Huxtables' for Clair to get to the bottom of the situation.

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It's Not Easy Being Green

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October 8, 198722m
4x3

Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater.

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Cliff's Mistake

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October 15, 198722m
4x4

While setting up the house as a "haunted house" for Halloween, Cliff discover's he's lost a power drill that his neighbor loaned to him. First appearance of Wallace Shawn as Jeffrey Ingalls.

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Shakespeare

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October 22, 198722m
4x5

Christopher Plummer and Roscoe Lee Browne appear. Theo must read Julius Caesar for school, but complains that it is boring. Russel and his friends read scenes from the play aloud, and Theo is enthralled. Later, the men read from a different work of literature-a story Rudy wrote!

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That's Not What I Said

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October 29, 198722m
4x6

Cliff and Clair have a marital argument after Theo gets detained by police for riding in a car with an unlicensed driver.

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Autumn Gifts

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November 5, 198722m
4x7

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. She tells Cliff, who devises a plan to try to convince her that she needs the meds to live. Eileen Heckart appearance.

Keshia Knight Pulliam appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.

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Looking Back

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November 12, 198743m
4x8

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 are shown.

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Where's Rudy?

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November 19, 198722m
4x9

Theo and Vanessa lose track of Rudy in a mall while Clair enters a squash exhibition.

Earle Hyman (Russell) appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.

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Dance Mania

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December 3, 198722m
4x10

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 laws. Theo miscalculates by offering to let Cockroach go in (thinking he'll refuse) and gets angry when Cockroach takes him up on the offer.

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The Locker Room

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December 10, 198722m
4x11

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. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty.

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The Show Must Go On

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December 17, 198722m
4x12

Vaudeville is shown to Rudy and her friends, who are unimpressed.

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Bookworm

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January 7, 198822m
4x13

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 a sleepover at Sondra and Elvin's run-down studio apartment, but are overwhelmed by the noise and lack of utilities. Appearances by Angela Bassett and S. Epatha Merkerson.

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

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January 14, 198822m
4x14

Rudy has to play the violin in music class at school, but gets jealous because she thinks her classmates' instruments are more fun. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Naoka Nakagawa as Kim.

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The Visit

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January 21, 198822m
4x15

Theo visits a friend in the hospital who has cancer. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty. Special appearance by Armand Hammer.

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The Drum Major

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February 4, 198822m
4x16

Vanessa tries out for the drum major at school. Theo playfully mocks her efforts, but learns from friends that Vanessa is the target of sexism and intervenes on her behalf. Meanwhile, Cliff cooks up a batch of extremely spicy chili as Russell tries to pay off a loan from an old friend. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Troy Winbush as Denny. Guest appearance by Dub Taylor.

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Waterworks

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February 11, 198822m
4x17

Clair tries to stop Cliff from fixing a leaky pipe by hiring a team of professionals: friends of Sondra and Elvin from Princeton.

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Once Upon a Time

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February 18, 198822m
4x18

Rudy writes a fairy tale, and the colorful story is acted out in her fantasy. Members of the family play the roles of a village full of happy people and a mean group that ruins their fun. At the end of the episode, Rudy declares that when she becomes "president of the world", she will put a stop to all mean people. Cliff and Clair proceed to watch news reports of weapons' testing and bombings, and urge her to "hurry, because we need you right now." Earle Hyman as Russell.

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Petanque

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February 25, 198822m
4x19

Cliff and a friend play pétanque. First appearance of Sullivan Walker as Dr. James Harmon.

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Trust Me

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March 3, 198822m
4x20

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.

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Home for the Weekend

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March 17, 198822m
4x21

Denise comes home from college, but seems to have more time for her friends than for the family.

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The Prom

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March 24, 198822m
4x22

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. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty. First appearance of Michelle Thomas as Justine.

Phylicia Rashād appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.

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Gone Fishin'

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Season Finale
April 28, 198822m
4x23

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 birds, but the mother bird is missing. The two stories eventually cross in a surprising-and rather humiliating-lesson for Theo. Deon Richmond as Kenny.

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Together Again and Again

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October 6, 198822m
5x1

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.

First mention of Cliff's theory that the children keep returning home because "they want the house."

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The Physical

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October 13, 198822m
5x2

Cliff prepares for a physical.

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Rudy's All-Nighter

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October 20, 198822m
5x3

Rudy's friend sleeps over.

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Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game)

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October 27, 198822m
5x4

Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed.

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Out of Brooklyn

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November 3, 198822m
5x5

Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa.

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The Birth

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November 10, 198842m
5x6

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 return to medical school.

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Cyranoise de Bergington

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November 17, 198822m
5x7

Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date.

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How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

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December 1, 198822m
5x8

Vanessa, Janet and Kara want to be professional singers; Russell wins a prize in a sweepstakes, which turns out to be a toaster.

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If the Dress Fits, Wear It

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December 8, 198822m
5x9

Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress.

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Is There a Hamster in the House?

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December 15, 198822m
5x10

Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend.

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Truth or Consequences

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January 5, 198922m
5x11

Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend.

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Cliff Babysits

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January 12, 198922m
5x12

Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert.

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Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

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January 26, 198922m
5x13

Clair appears as a panelist on a local Sunday morning talk show entitled "Retrospective". Clair buys a new couch and Cliff tries to keep the old one. Clair's law firm is identified as Greentree, Bradley & Dexter.

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The Lost Weekend

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February 2, 198922m
5x14

With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control.

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No Way, Baby

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February 6, 198922m
5x15

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.

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Can I Say Something, Please?

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February 9, 198922m
5x16

Rudy wants to change some of her rules.

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The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus

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February 16, 198922m
5x17

Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back.

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The Boys of Winter

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February 23, 198922m
5x18

Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit.

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It Comes and It Goes

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March 9, 198922m
5x19

Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins.

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Theo's Women

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March 16, 198922m
5x20

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.

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Birthday Blues

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March 30, 198922m
5x21

Clair's 46th birthday.

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A Room With No View

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April 13, 198922m
5x22

Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement.

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What He Did for Love

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April 27, 198922m
5x23

Theo's friend Denny finds an expensive watch and gives it to his girlfriend, but it is soon revealed to be stolen merchandise.

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Day of the Locusts

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May 4, 198922m
5x24

Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies.

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57 Varieties

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Season Finale
May 11, 198922m
5x25

Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig.

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Denise: The Saga Continues

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September 21, 198922m
6x1

Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

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Surf's Up

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September 28, 198922m
6x2

After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

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I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

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October 5, 198922m
6x3

Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara.

Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.

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Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

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October 12, 198922m
6x4

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.

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Theo's Gift

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October 19, 198922m
6x5

Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

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Denise Kendall: Babysitter

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October 26, 198923m
6x6

Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

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Shall We Dance?

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November 2, 198922m
6x7

Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

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The Day the Spores Landed

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November 9, 198922m
6x8

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.

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Cliff's Wet Adventure

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November 16, 198922m
6x9

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 Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

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Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

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November 30, 198922m
6x10

Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

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Cliff la Dolce

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December 7, 198922m
6x11

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

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Getting to Know You

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December 14, 198922m
6x12

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.

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Elvin Pays for Dinner

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January 4, 199022m
6x13

Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

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Cliff's Nightmare

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January 11, 199022m
6x14

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

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Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

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January 18, 199022m
6x15

Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

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The Birthday Party

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January 25, 199022m
6x16

Olivia's 4th birthday.

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Not Everybody Loves the Blues

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February 1, 199022m
6x17

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. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

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Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

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February 8, 199022m
6x18

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

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The Cosby Outtakes Show

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February 12, 199024m
0x8

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.

Note: Special appearance by Condola Phyleia Rashād, Phylicia Rashād's daughter. This episode was excluded from The Cosby Show regular syndication cycle, but is included as a bonus feature in the Season 1 DVD set. It is not, however, included in the Season 6 DVD set released by First Look Studios and Millennium Entertainment, but is included in the Season 6 DVD set released by Mill Creek Entertainment.

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Mr. Sandman

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February 15, 199022m
6x19

Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

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Isn't It Romantic?

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February 22, 199022m
6x20

Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

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Theo's Dirty Laundry

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March 15, 199022m
6x21

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

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What's It All About?

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March 22, 199022m
6x22

Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

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Off to See the Wretched

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April 5, 199022m
6x23

Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

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The Moves

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April 19, 199022m
6x24

The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

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Live and Learn

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April 26, 199022m
6x25

Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

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The Storyteller

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Season Finale
May 3, 199022m
6x26

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.

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Same Time Next Year

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September 20, 199022m
7x1

Denise takes classes locally at Medgar Evers College, while Vanessa enrolls at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Rudy starts sixth grade. Olivia starts preschool.

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Bird in the Hand

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September 27, 199022m
7x2

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.

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The Last Barbecue

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October 4, 199022m
7x3

The Huxtable family erupts in a battle of the sexes after Theo suggests having a stripper at Martin's post-wedding bachelor party.

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Period of Adjustment

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October 11, 199022m
7x4

Clair's teenage second cousin moves in with the family.

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It's All in the Game

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October 18, 199022m
7x5

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 fight back by complaining about ways Cliff and Clair have embarrassed them.

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Getting the Story

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October 25, 199022m
7x6

Rudy and Kenny do a video project.

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Just Thinking About It

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November 1, 199042m
7x7

Under pressure from her boyfriend to become sexually active, Pam considers using birth control.

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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.

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You Can Go Home Again

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November 15, 199022m
7x9

Seeking privacy, Denise and Martin decide to look for their own apartment.

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It's a Boy

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November 29, 199022m
7x10

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 attracted to each other.

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Clair's Liberation

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December 6, 199022m
7x11

Clair enters menopause. She takes the news fine, but the kids treat her as if she's losing her mind.

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It's Your Move

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December 13, 199022m
7x12

Elvin and Sondra help friends move during a football game.

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Theo's Final Final

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January 3, 199122m
7x13

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 appears (now portraying Cheryl).

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Attack of the Killer B's

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January 10, 199122m
7x14

Pam's grades have improved, but she worries that she will not be able to afford college.

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Total Control

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January 31, 199122m
7x15

Cliff's patient and her husband are convinced that they are prepared for every scenario ... and then labor begins.

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Adventures in Babysitting

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February 7, 199122m
7x16

Rudy begs Martin to let her babysit Olivia. Cliff and Dr. Harmon enter a pinochle tournament as partners ... and so do their wives.

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27 and Still Cooking

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February 14, 199122m
7x17

To celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with Clair, Cliff recreates the Callaloo Pot, a Caribbean restaurant where the couple dined on their honeymoon.

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The Return of the Clairettes

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February 21, 199122m
7x18

An old friend of Clair visits, along with her husband. Rudy prepares for her first date.

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No More Mr. Nice Guy

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February 28, 199122m
7x19

Theo's friend Denny thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him.

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Home Remedies

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March 7, 199122m
7x20

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 Olivia perform Koko Taylor's "I'm A Woman".

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Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue

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March 21, 199122m
7x21

Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way.

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There's Still No Joy in Mudville

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April 4, 199122m
7x22

Cliff goes bowling with his friends.

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Cliff and Jake

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April 11, 199122m
7x23

Clair tries to prevent Cliff from buying a new appliance from his friend Jake.

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Theo and the Kids (1)

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April 25, 199122m
7x24

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.

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Theo and the Kids (2)

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Season Finale
May 2, 199122m
7x25

Theo continues his attempts to help Stanley and the other children at the community center.

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The Last Laugh Memories Of The Cosby Show

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April 30, 199224m
0x7

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The Cosby Show: A Look Back

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May 19, 200224m
0x1

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 Bill Cosby himself.

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