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First Aired: 1984-09-20Length: 25 minStatus: Ended
Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), and his wife Clair was a successful attorney. They had five children: Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Sondra was rarely seen during the first season because she was away at Princeton. She became a regular character in the second season, and was usually seen with her on-again off-again beau, Elvin. They eventually married and had twins; but not before stunning their families by announcing the fact that Elvin was dropping out of medical school to open a camping store, and Sondra was dropping out of law school to help her husband in his endeavor. Denise was the "unique" child, the black sheep of the family. She had her own way of doing things, right down to the style of clothing she wore. After graduating high school, she left for Hillman College in 1986 (a year later, this would become the setting for the spin-off A Different World), but returned two years later with news that she was dropping ou (Source: TheTVDB)
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| Season 8 (show/hide) | ||
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| 25 | And So We Commence (2) | 1992-04-30 |
| Theo graduates from NYU, Denise reveals that she is pregnant and Olivia leaves to join Denise and Martin in Singapore. Guest stars: Anthony Thomas, Jessica Vaughn, Joe Williams, Lisa Nicole Carson | ||
| 24 | And So We Commence (1) | 1992-04-30 |
| Theo prepares to graduate from New York University. Guest stars: Jessica Vaughn, Joe Williams | ||
| 23 | Some Gifts Aren't Deductible | 1992-04-23 |
| Kenny turns to Rudy and Cliff for help after lying to his girlfriend about plans for her birthday party. Guest stars: Gabrielle Carmouche, Uptown String Quartet | ||
| 22 | You Can't Stop the Music | 1992-03-26 |
| Cliff and Clair go to a local radio station for a live salsa performance. Guest stars: Gorlando Antonio Morales, Graciela, Mario Bauza and His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, Roger Robinson, Willie Colon and Legal Alien | ||
| 21 | Rudy's Retreat | 1992-02-27 |
| Cliff and Clair see Rudy changing, while Sondra and Elvin ponder who should be the twins' legal guardian if they were to die. | ||
| 20 | Clair's Reunion | 1992-02-20 |
| Clair and her college friends plan a retirement party for a former professor. Guest stars: CCH Pounder, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Grace Garland, Margaret Avery, Moctar Mbodj | ||
| 19 | Cliff and Theo Come Clean | 1992-02-13 |
| Theo turns down a corporate job offer in San Francisco to attend graduate school at NYU. Guest stars: David Lopez, Eugene Byrd, Gabrielle Carmouche, Kennan Scott, Lisa Tai, Terry V. Williams, Yunoka Doyle | ||
| 18 | Cliff Gets Jilted | 1992-02-06 |
| Cliff is devastated to hear that Vanessa and Dabnis have broken their engagement. Guest stars: Jessica Vaughn | ||
| 17 | The Getaway | 1992-02-06 |
| Sondra, Elvin and the twins finally move into their own house in New Jersey. Guest stars: Dick Vitale, Jim Valvano | ||
| 16 | Eat, Drink and Be Wary | 1992-01-30 |
| Rudy and her friends want to ride the subway. Guest stars: Debbi Morgan, Joseph Michael Zoda, Nicole Leach, Rachel Hillman | ||
| 15 | Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle | 1992-01-16 |
| To make Rudy jealous and force Stanley out of the picture, Kenny pretends he is dating another girl. Guest stars: Ed Lover, Gabrielle Carmouche, Lili Bernard | ||
| 14 | The Price Is Wrong | 1992-01-09 |
| Pam, Lance, Charmaine and a group of senior citizens protest a grocery chain that gives preferential treatment to customers in wealthier neighborhoods. Guest stars: Beatrice Winde, Gloria Irizarry, Leila Danette, Paulene Myers, Rosanna Carter | ||
| 13 | Theo's Future | 1992-01-02 |
| Theo must decide between graduate school at NYU and a corporate job in San Francisco. Guest stars: Damien Leake, David Eigenberg, Eugene Byrd, Eugene Williams, Lucy Martin, Monique Cintron, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Phillip Baltazar, Rachel True | ||
| 12 | Clair's Place | 1991-12-19 |
| As Christmas approaches, Clair gets a wonderful present: the completion of her special room. Guest stars: Phil Nee | ||
| 11 | Two Is a Crowd | 1991-12-05 |
| Vanessa and Dabnis have relationship problems, as do Rudy and Stanley. | ||
| 10 | Olivia Comes Out of the Closet | 1991-11-21 |
| Olivia tries to delay Martin's return to Asia. Guest stars: Blaire Whitney, Joseph C. Phillips, Miriam Makeba | ||
| 9 | For Men Only | 1991-11-14 |
| Cliff teaches a "for men only" class at the community center. Guest stars: Akili Prince, Eddie T. Robinson, Eddie Townsend, Jeff Williams, Jose Soto, Kahlil Bess, Maurice Lauchner, Nickie Feliciano, Sonia Medina | ||
| 8 | Olivia's Field Trip | 1991-11-07 |
| Cliff chaperones Olivia's field trip to the museum, while Theo falls victim to a scammer. Guest stars: Blaire Whitney, Kentaro Yoshida, Molly Kawachi, Wallace Shawn | ||
| 7 | The Iceman Bricketh | 1991-10-31 |
| Vanessa's grandparents meet her fiancé Dabnis, who bonds with Cliff over a plumbing job. | ||
| 6 | It's Apparent to Everyone | 1991-10-24 |
| Winnie and Nelson drive Cliff and Clair crazy while Elvin and Sondra wait to move into their new house. Guest stars: Gary Leroi Gray, Jessica Vaughn | ||
| 5 | Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown | 1991-10-17 |
| When Rudy and her friends lie to their parents to get into an age-restricted club, Pam, Lance and Charmaine spy on them. Guest stars: Daryl Chill Mitchell, Nicole Leach, Rachel Hillman, Special Ed, Twinkle Burke | ||
| 4 | Pam Applies to College | 1991-10-10 |
| Pam realizes that her poor grades will prevent her from attending the same college as her best friend. Guest stars: Richard Lawson | ||
| 3 | Particles in Motion | 1991-10-03 |
| During his first parent-counselor meeting, Theo connects with a single mother. Guest stars: Jerome Dempsey, Saundra Quarterman | ||
| 2 | There's No Place Like This Home | 1991-09-26 |
| While Cliff plans to add a new room to the house for Clair's private use. Sondra and Elvin are about to purchase their first home. Guest stars: Gary Leroi Gray | ||
| 1 | With This Ring? | 1991-09-19 |
| 18-year-old Vanessa reveals that she has been engaged to a 29-year-old man for six months. Guest stars: Gary Leroi Gray | ||
| Season 7 (show/hide) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Theo and the Kids (2) | 1991-05-02 |
| Theo continues his attempts to help Stanley and the other children at the community center. Guest stars: Edwin Maldonado Jr., Eugene Byrd, Kennan Scott, Lisa Tai, Lynne Thigpen, Yunoka Doyle | ||
| 25 | Theo and the Kids (1) | 1991-04-25 |
| 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. First appearances of Merlin Santana as Stanley and Eugene Byrd as Eugene. Guest stars: Edwin Maldonado Jr., Eugene Byrd, Kennan Scott, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Lisa Tai, Lynne Thigpen, Yunoka Doyle | ||
| 24 | Cliff and Jake | 1991-04-11 |
| Clair tries to prevent Cliff from buying a new appliance from his friend Jake. Lost episode from Season 6. Guest appearances by Red Buttons and E. G. Marshall. Last appearance of Lisa Bonet as Denise. Guest stars: Angela Scott, Audrey Landers, E.G. Marshall, Ken Meseroll, Red Buttons | ||
| 23 | There's Still No Joy in Mudville | 1991-04-04 |
| Cliff goes bowling with his friends. Guest stars: Ahmad Rashad, Frank Robinson, Joe Black, Norman Beaton, Sullivan Walker | ||
| 22 | Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue | 1991-03-21 |
| Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way. | ||
| 21 | Home Remedies | 1991-03-07 |
| 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". Guest stars: Jerome Dempsey, Lee Weaver, Olivia Ward, Seth Gilliam | ||
| 20 | No More Mr. Nice Guy | 1991-02-28 |
| Theo's friend Denny thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him. Guest stars: Troy Beyer, Vanessa Williams | ||
| 19 | The Return of the Clairettes | 1991-02-21 |
| An old friend of Clair visits, along with her husband. Rudy prepares for her first date. Guest stars: Bemi Faison, Leslie Uggams, Ron Foster | ||
| 18 | 27 and Still Cooking | 1991-02-14 |
| To celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with Clair, Cliff recreates the Callaloo Pot, a Caribbean restaurant where the couple dined on their honeymoon. Guest stars: Alston Jack, Clebert Ford, Denroy Morgan, Ricardo Alexander, Roland Lawrence, Walter Blanding, Wayne Kirton | ||
| 17 | Adventures in Babysitting | 1991-02-07 |
| Rudy begs Martin to let her babysit Olivia. Cliff and Dr. Harmon enter a pinochle tournament as partners ... and so do their wives. Guest stars: Alvin Lum, Bern Nadette Stanis, Dale Shields, Hortensia Colorado, Michele Shay, Ray Demattis, Sullivan Walker | ||
| 16 | Total Control | 1991-01-31 |
| Cliff's patient and her husband are convinced that they are prepared for every scenario ... and then labor begins. Guest stars: Amy Yasbeck, John Ritter, Maureen Sadusk | ||
| 15 | Attack of the Killer B's | 1991-01-10 |
| Pam's grades have improved, but she worries that she will not be able to afford college. Karen Malina White as Charmaine. Allen Payne as Lance. Mushond Lee as Slide. Guest stars: Maurice Lauchner, Mushond Lee, Shellye Broughton | ||
| 14 | Theo's Final Final | 1991-01-03 |
| 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). Guest stars: Desirre Jones, Keith Diamond, Rachel True, Vanessa Williams | ||
| 13 | It's Your Move | 1990-12-13 |
| Elvin and Sondra help friends move during a football game. Guest stars: Jackie Mari Roberts, Nathaniel Ritch | ||
| 12 | Clair's Liberation | 1990-12-06 |
| Clair enters menopause. She takes the news fine, but the kids treat her as if she's losing her mind. Guest stars: Seth Gilliam | ||
| 11 | It's a Boy | 1990-11-29 |
| 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. Guest stars: Catherine Cox, Ray Demattis, Seth Gilliam | ||
| 10 | You Can Go Home Again | 1990-11-15 |
| Seeking privacy, Denise and Martin decide to look for their own apartment. | ||
| 9 | The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof) | 1990-11-08 |
| 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. Guest stars: Keith Diamond, Nicole Leach, Rachel Hillman | ||
| 8 | Just Thinking About It (2) | 1990-11-01 |
| Pam and Slide argue over whether they should become sexually active. Guest stars: David Ilku, Eagle Eye Cherry, Mushond Lee | ||
| 7 | Just Thinking About It (1) | 1990-11-01 |
| Under pressure from her boyfriend to become sexually active, Pam considers using birth control. Karen Malina White as Charmaine. Allen Payne as Lance. Mushond Lee as Slide. Guest stars: Cynthia Bailey, David Ilku, Eagle Eye Cherry, Maurice Lauchner, Mushond Lee | ||
| 6 | Getting the Story | 1990-10-25 |
| Rudy and Kenny do a video project. Guest stars: Beata Bal, Ernest Abuba, Francisco Rivela, Jodi Long, Paul Ukena, Richard Woods, Yamil Borges | ||
| 5 | It's All in the Game | 1990-10-18 |
| 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. | ||
| 4 | Period of Adjustment | 1990-10-11 |
| Clair's teenage second cousin moves in with the family. Erika Alexander joins the cast as Pam. First appearances of Karen Malina White as Charmaine, Allen Payne as Lance, and Mushond Lee as Slide. Guest stars: Mushond Lee | ||
| 3 | The Last Barbecue | 1990-10-04 |
| The Huxtable family erupts in a battle of the sexes after Theo suggests having a stripper at Martin's post-wedding bachelor party. | ||
| 2 | Bird in the Hand | 1990-09-27 |
| 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. Guest stars: Jonathan Halyalkar, Keivyn Graves, Keri Anne Gormley, Kharisma Gooden, L.B. Williams, Marge Redmond, Ray Demattis, Sullivan Walker, Terry V. Williams, Tony Zeko | ||
| 1 | Same Time Next Year | 1990-09-20 |
| Denise takes classes locally at Medgar Evers College, while Vanessa enrolls at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Rudy starts sixth grade. Olivia starts preschool. In a scene prior to the opening credits, Olivia enters Cliff's bedroom wearing a Bart Simpson mask. It is a nod to FOX's decision to move The Simpsons to Thursdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/Pacific, presenting The Cosby Show with its first true ratings challenge. Guest stars: Avanti Taylor, Bryce Barard | ||
| Season 6 (show/hide) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Storyteller | 1990-05-03 |
| "Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family. Guest stars: Dr. Eugene Callender, Mavis Staples, Minnie Gentry, The Friendship Choir, Tyrone Akin | ||
| 25 | Live and Learn | 1990-04-26 |
| Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach. Guest stars: Max Roach, Suzzanne Douglass, Wilton Banks | ||
| 24 | The Moves | 1990-04-19 |
| The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce. Guest stars: Gorlando Morales, Mercedes Ruehl, Wallace Shawn | ||
| 23 | Off to See the Wretched | 1990-04-05 |
| 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. Guest stars: Alec Mapa, Lisa Rieffel, Nicholas Sadler | ||
| 22 | What's It All About? | 1990-03-22 |
| Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods. Guest stars: Edmund Lyndeck | ||
| 21 | Theo's Dirty Laundry | 1990-03-15 |
| Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula. Guest stars: Georgia Strauss, Victoria Rowell | ||
| 20 | Isn't It Romantic? | 1990-02-22 |
| Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family. | ||
| 19 | Mr. Sandman | 1990-02-15 |
| 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. Guest stars: Elaine Stritch, Howard Sandman Sims, Shirley Black-Brown, Z. Wright | ||
| 18 | Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side | 1990-02-08 |
| Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny. Guest stars: Gilbert Cruz, Nicole Leach | ||
| 17 | Not Everybody Loves the Blues | 1990-02-01 |
| 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 Guest stars: B.B. King, Danielle Burgio | ||
| 16 | The Birthday Party | 1990-01-25 |
| Olivia's 4th birthday. Guest stars: Jonathan Halyalkar, Kai Reevey, Kentaro Yoshida, Kharisma Gooden, Lindsay Rodio, Markita Prescott, Whitney Baxter | ||
| 15 | Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor | 1990-01-18 |
| Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date. Guest stars: Danielle Burgio, Garland Whitt, Melinda Williams | ||
| 14 | Cliff's Nightmare | 1990-01-11 |
| Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn. Guest stars: Carmen Finestra, Dave Goelz, David Rudman, Ehrich Van Lowe, Fran Brill, Gary Kott, Jim Martin, John Markus, Kevin Clash, Lore Kimbrough, Matt Robinson, Michael Golightly, Michael Varna, Noel McNeal, Richard Hunt, Steve Whitmire, Terri Guarnieri, Wallace Shawn | ||
| 13 | Elvin Pays for Dinner | 1990-01-04 |
| Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset. Guest stars: Brenda Braxton, Tonya Pinkins | ||
| 12 | Getting to Know You | 1989-12-14 |
| 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. Guest stars: Joanna Rhinehart, Karen Williams, Tracey Ross | ||
| 11 | Cliff La Douce | 1989-12-07 |
| Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee Guest stars: Elaine Stritch, Traci Wolfe | ||
| 10 | Grampy and Nu-Nu | 1989-11-30 |
| Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents. Guest stars: Moses Gunn, Nancy Wilson | ||
| 9 | Thanksgiving at the Huxtables | 1989-11-16 |
| 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. Guest stars: Dennis Scott, Marcella Lowery, Reno Wilson, Victoria Rowell | ||
| 8 | The Day the Spores Landed | 1989-11-09 |
| 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. Guest stars: Amanda Sutton, Elayne Boosler, John Palmer, Lanny Flaherty, Wallace Shawn | ||
| 7 | Shall We Dance? | 1989-11-02 |
| Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch. Guest stars: Avanti Taylor, Elaine Stritch, Gee-Jay Thomson, Michael A. Moran, Shaun Weiss, Tatyana Ali | ||
| 6 | Denise Kendall: Babysitter | 1989-10-26 |
| Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins). Guest stars: Reiner Schöne | ||
| 5 | Theo's Gift | 1989-10-19 |
| Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest stars: Alva Chinn | ||
| 4 | Denise Kendall: Navy Wife | 1989-10-12 |
| 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. Guest stars: Charles Brown | ||
| 3 | I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd | 1989-10-05 |
| 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. Guest stars: Ensa Cosby, Essence Atkins, Lisa Rieffel, Royana Black | ||
| 2 | Surf's Up | 1989-09-28 |
| 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. Guest stars: Anthony Quinn, Carmen Finestra, Everette Wilson, Keith Diamond, Ronald Wilson, Spike Alexander | ||
| 1 | Denise: The Saga Continues | 1989-09-21 |
| 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. Guest stars: Alex Ruiz, Elizabeth Narvaez, Lisa Rieffel, Pam Potillo, Peter Costa, Reno Wilson | ||
| Season 5 (show/hide) | ||
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| 26 | 57 Varieties | 1989-05-11 |
| Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Guest stars: Brian K. Jennings, Darrell Echols, Eden Svendahl, M. Cochise Anderson, Susan Bernstein, Una Kim | ||
| 25 | Day of the Locusts | 1989-05-04 |
| Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies. Guest stars: Christine Andreas, Darrian Bryant, Donovan Bryant, Jalese Grays, Jenelle Grays, Marcella Lowery, Pamela Blair | ||
| 24 | What He Did for Love | 1989-04-27 |
| Theo's friend Denny finds an expensive watch and gives it to his girlfriend, but it is soon revealed to be stolen merchandise. Troy Winbush as Denny. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Vanessa A. Williams as Jade. Guest stars: Don Reed, Eden Svendahl, Robinson Frank Adu, Vanessa Williams | ||
| 23 | A Room With No View | 1989-04-13 |
| Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement. | ||
| 22 | Birthday Blues | 1989-03-30 |
| Clair's 46th birthday. Guest stars: Barbara E. Smith, Christine Andreas, Denise Nicholas, Pamela Blair, Placido Domingo | ||
| 21 | Theo's Women | 1989-03-16 |
| 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. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearance of Vanessa A. Williams as Jade. Guest stars: Leila Kenzle, Tichina Arnold, Una Kim, Vanessa Williams | ||
| 20 | It Comes and It Goes | 1989-03-09 |
| Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins. Guest stars: Darrian Bryant, Dennis Scott, Donovan Bryant, Jalese Grays, Jenelle Grays, Marcella Lowery | ||
| 19 | The Boys of Winter | 1989-02-23 |
| Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit. Guest appearance by U.S. Senator (and former NBA basketball player) Bill Bradley. Guest stars: Anuncha Brown-Sanders, Bill Bradley, Birdie M. Hale, Dana Williams, Darrell Ful, Dave DeBusschere, Michael Rakosi, Nancy Lieberman-Cline, Rhonda Rompola, Ricardo Palomino, Stephanie Givens, Teresa Edwards, Terry Chappell, Tiger Haynes, Wali Wonder Jones, Walt Hazzard | ||
| 18 | The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus | 1989-02-16 |
| Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearances by Moses Gunn and Harold Perrineau. Guest stars: Harold Perrineau Jr., Moses Gunn | ||
| 17 | Can I Say Something, Please? | 1989-02-09 |
| Rudy wants to change some of her rules. Voice-over by Ed McMahon (from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson). Guest stars: Heather Coleman | ||
| 16 | No Way, Baby | 1989-02-06 |
| 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. Guest appearance by Sammy Davis, Jr. Guest stars: Arnold Stang, Colleen Dodson, Leticia Herrera, Sammy Davis Jr. | ||
| 15 | The Lost Weekend | 1989-02-02 |
| With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. First appearance of Alex Ruiz as Lou. Cameo appearance by Joie Lee. Phylicia RashÄd (Clair), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo), Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa), and Elizabeth Narvaez (Kara) appear on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening. Guest stars: Amy Hunter, Billy Williams, Candace Henry, Chandra Wilson, Fernando Lopez, French Napier, Glenn D. Pogue, Kira Arne, LaChanze, Trevor Holtham | ||
| 14 | Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten | 1989-01-26 |
| 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. Guest stars: Austin Pendleton, Kevin Kilner, Michael Lombard, Richard Gant, Richard Scanlon, Rodolfo Diaz, Russell Nype | ||
| 13 | Cliff Babysits | 1989-01-12 |
| While the family attends a Michael Jackson concert, Cliff babysits his grandchildren Nelson and Winnie. First mention of Cliff's younger brother James, who died of rheumatic fever as a child (Bill Cosby's actual brother James died of the same illness at the age of six). Guest stars: Darrian Bryant, Donovan Bryant, Jalese Grays, Jenelle Grays | ||
| 12 | Truth or Consequences | 1989-01-05 |
| Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend. Guest stars: Christopher Carter | ||
| 11 | Is There a Hamster in the House? | 1988-12-15 |
| Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend. Guest stars: Adolph and Roby Gasser, Diana Georger, Georges Ghezzi, Grace Johnston, Iona Morris, Sparky | ||
| 10 | If the Dress Fits, Wear It | 1988-12-08 |
| Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress. Appearance by Debbie Allen; voice-over by Ahmad RashÄd (Phylicia RashÄd's sister and husband). Guest stars: Ahmad Rashad, Carole Shelley, Debbie Allen, Yvonne Warden | ||
| 9 | How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? | 1988-12-01 |
| Vanessa, Janet and Kara want to be professional singers; Russell wins a prize in a sweepstakes, which turns out to be a toaster. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by singer Betty Carter. Guest stars: Betty Carter, Nathaniel Ritch | ||
| 8 | Cyranoise de Bergington | 1988-11-17 |
| Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. Guest stars: Dana Hargrove, Hazel Medina, Kym Gregory, Naomi Campbell | ||
| 7 | The Birth (2) | 1988-11-10 |
| 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. Guest stars: Darrian Bryant, Dennis Scott, Donovan Bryant, Kasi Lemmons, Marcella Lowery, Naomi Campbell, Tico Wells | ||
| 6 | The Birth (1) | 1988-11-10 |
| Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearances of Reno Wilson as Howard, and Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Naomi Campbell. Guest stars: Colleen Dodson, Kasi Lemmons, Naomi Campbell, Reno Wilson, Robbi Chong, Steven Culp, Tico Wells | ||
| 5 | Out of Brooklyn | 1988-11-03 |
| Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa (Lisa Bonet's last appearance of Season 5). Guest stars: J. August Richards, L. Scott Caldwell | ||
| 4 | Move It | 1988-10-27 |
| Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed. Guest stars: Edouard De Soto, Mary B. Ward, Raphael Sbarge | ||
| 3 | Rudy's All-Nighter | 1988-10-20 |
| Rudy's friend sleeps over. Guest stars: Grace Johnston | ||
| 2 | The Physical | 1988-10-13 |
| Cliff prepares for a physical. John Amos as Dr. Bradley Herbert, Jr. Guest stars: John Amos, Sari Chang | ||
| 1 | Together Again and Again | 1988-10-06 |
| 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." | ||
| Season 4 (show/hide) | ||
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| 24 | Gone Fishin' | 1988-04-28 |
| 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. Guest stars: Alanna Davis, Darrell Echols | ||
| 23 | The Prom | 1988-03-24 |
| 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. Guest stars: Adam Sandler, Brian Grant, LaChanze, Robert Weil, Stacey Williams | ||
| 22 | Home for the Weekend | 1988-03-17 |
| Denise comes home from college, but seems to have more time for her friends than for the family. Guest stars: Belinda Sawyer, Colin Quinn, Susan Diol, Wynonna Smith, Zoie Lam | ||
| 21 | Trust Me | 1988-03-03 |
| 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. Guest stars: Jodi Long, Joel Fabiani, Meg Foster | ||
| 20 | Petanque | 1988-02-25 |
| Cliff and a friend play pétanque. First appearance of Sullivan Walker as Dr. James Harmon. Guest stars: Laurie Morrison, Michele Shay, Sullivan Walker | ||
| 19 | Once Upon a Time | 1988-02-18 |
| 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. Guest stars: Alex Germain | ||
| 18 | Waterworks | 1988-02-11 |
| Clair tries to stop Cliff from fixing a leaky pipe by hiring a team of professionals: friends of Sondra and Elvin from Princeton. Guest stars: Erica Gimpel, Helen Lee, Josh Pais, Kevin Rock | ||
| 17 | The Drum Major | 1988-02-04 |
| 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. Guest stars: Claude Brooks, Dub Taylor, Eddie Castrodad | ||
| 16 | The Visit | 1988-01-21 |
| Theo visits a friend in the hospital who has cancer. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty. Special appearance by Armand Hammer. Guest stars: Adam Sandler, Brian Grant, Christopher Collet, Dennis Singletary, Gwen McGee, Khalif Bobatoon | ||
| 15 | Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star | 1988-01-14 |
| 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. Guest stars: Melba Moore | ||
| 14 | Bookworm | 1988-01-07 |
| 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. Guest stars: Alva Chinn, Angela Bassett, Helen Selby, Kathleen Doyle, S. Epatha Merkerson, Susan Bigelow | ||
| 13 | The Show Must Go On | 1987-12-17 |
| Vaudeville is shown to Rudy and her friends, who are unimpressed. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Guest stars: Alex Germain, Angelina Fiordellisi, Barry Moss, Bill Irwin, Candy Tolentino, Carl Ballantine, Carmen Finestra, Jeff Pope, Jimitza Perez, Matt Bleus, Tamie Saiki | ||
| 12 | The Locker Room | 1987-12-10 |
| 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. Guest stars: Adam Sandler, Brian Grant, Dennis Singletary | ||
| 11 | Dance Mania | 1987-12-03 |
| 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. First appearances of Troy Winbush as Denny, and Adam Sandler as Smitty. Final appearance of Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Bill Cosby appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening. Guest stars: Adam Sandler, Donna Wilder, Jason Seglin, Jessica Rubenstein, Khalif Bobatoon, Robert Gossett | ||
| 10 | Where's Rudy? | 1987-11-19 |
| 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. Guest stars: Conrad Mclaren, Louis Nye, Marc Hardy, Marina Durell, Ronald Yamamoto | ||
| 9 | Looking Back (2) | 1987-11-12 |
| Flashbacks are shown while history is shared with Elvin. | ||
| 8 | Looking Back (1) | 1987-11-12 |
| 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. | ||
| 7 | Autumn Gifts | 1987-11-05 |
| 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. Guest stars: Eileen Heckart | ||
| 6 | That's Not What I Said | 1987-10-29 |
| Cliff and Clair have a marital argument after Theo gets detained by police for riding in a car with an unlicensed driver. Guest stars: Freda Foh Shen, Ron Foster | ||
| 5 | Shakespeare | 1987-10-22 |
| 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! Guest stars: Christopher Plummer, Roscoe Lee Browne | ||
| 4 | Cliff's Mistake | 1987-10-15 |
| 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. Guest stars: Penni Penniman, Wallace Shawn | ||
| 3 | It Ain't Easy Being Green | 1987-10-08 |
| Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater. | ||
| 2 | Theogate | 1987-10-01 |
| 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. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Bill Cosby and Keshia Knight Pulliam appear on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening. | ||
| 1 | Call of the Wild | 1987-09-24 |
| 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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| 25 | Hillman | 1987-05-07 |
| 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. Guest stars: Gloria Foster, Joe Seneca, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Samuel Cosby, Ted Ross | ||
| 24 | Planning Parenthood | 1987-04-30 |
| Clair's sister decides she wants to be a mother. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Guest stars: Eve Gordon, Lee Weaver, Me Me, Pam Grier, Patricia L. Robinson, Penni Penniman, Yvonne Erwin | ||
| 23 | Bald and Beautiful | 1987-04-09 |
| 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. Guest stars: Ana D. Zenon, Ann Reinking, Manuel Sebastian, Patrick Horgan, Robert Culp | ||
| 22 | Andalusian Flu | 1987-04-02 |
| While Cliff and Clair have the flu, Theo tries to keep the house going. Guest stars: Ana D. Zenon, David Langston Smyrl, Lou Myers | ||
| 21 | I Know That You Know | 1987-03-19 |
| 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. | ||
| 20 | Cliff's 50th Birthday | 1987-03-12 |
| Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises. Guest stars: Ashley Thompson, Carmen De Lavallade, Douglas Turner Ward, Gates McFadden, Mel Winkler, Omar Torres | ||
| 19 | The Shower | 1987-02-26 |
| 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. Guest stars: Carla Brothers, Lela Rochon, Susan Diol, Vicki Richardson | ||
| 18 | You Only Hurt the One You Love | 1987-02-19 |
| 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. Guest stars: Lou Myers, Rita Moreno | ||
| 17 | Calling Doctor Huxtable | 1987-02-12 |
| Cliff is called to the hospital for 3 deliveries, Malinda Williams appearance, Patricia Richardson appearance. Guest stars: Crist Swann, Lisa Vidal, Melinda Williams, Michael Vale, Nan-Lynn Nelson, Patricia Richardson, Ray Baker, Ray Contreras, Renee Douglas, Wendy Gazelle | ||
| 16 | Denise Gets an Opinion | 1987-02-05 |
| 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. Dondre Whitfield as Robert. Absent: Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable. Guest stars: Don Franklin, Ermundo Russell, Jason Warwin, Tico Wells | ||
| 15 | Say Hello to a Good Buy | 1987-01-22 |
| 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. Guest stars: Gilbert Gottfried, Sinbad | ||
| 14 | Rudy Spends the Night | 1987-01-15 |
| 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. Guest stars: Ana D. Zenon, Tracy Allen Clark | ||
| 13 | Monster Man Huxtable | 1987-01-08 |
| 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. | ||
| 12 | Cliff in Charge | 1986-12-18 |
| Cliff is in charge when Clair leaves for 10 days. | ||
| 11 | War Stories | 1986-12-11 |
| 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. Guest stars: Bill Gunn, Ermundo Russell, Jason Bernard, Jason Warwin | ||
| 10 | A Girl and Her Dog | 1986-12-04 |
| Rudy and Peter find a dog and attempt to take care of it without her parents knowing. Peter Costa as Peter. Guest stars: Diane Lozada, Mario Mendoza, Rosalinda Guerra | ||
| 9 | Denise Gets a 'D' | 1986-11-20 |
| 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). Guest stars: Rosalind Cash | ||
| 8 | Vanessa's Rich | 1986-11-13 |
| Friends call Vanessa a stuck-up rich girl at school. Guest appearance by Essence Atkins. Guest stars: Ana Monet, Essence Atkins | ||
| 7 | Theo's Flight | 1986-11-06 |
| 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". | ||
| 6 | The March | 1986-10-30 |
| 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. Guest stars: Joe Williams | ||
| 5 | Mother, May I? | 1986-10-23 |
| After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mother's back, does it anyway. Guest stars: Nicole Fort | ||
| 4 | Man Talk | 1986-10-16 |
| Although he has a steady girlfriend, Theo wants to start dating someone else. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Guest stars: Alsicia Pringle, Eddie Castrodad, John Vopal, Tanya Wright | ||
| 3 | Golden Anniversary | 1986-10-09 |
| 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. Guest stars: Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster | ||
| 2 | Food for Thought | 1986-10-02 |
| Clair challenges Cliff to not eat any salty food for the day. Denise leaves for her freshman year at Hillman College. | ||
| 1 | Bring 'em Back Alive | 1986-09-25 |
| The Huxtable house is thrown into chaos after Rudy finds a snake in the basement. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Peter Costa as Peter. Guest stars: Leonard Jackson | ||
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| 25 | Denise's Decision | 1986-05-15 |
| After much deliberation, Denise chooses the college that she will attend in the fall. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna. | ||
| 24 | Off to the Races | 1986-05-08 |
| 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). Guest stars: Charlie Stevenson, Dhamiri Abayomi, Ira Davis, James Burnett, James Hodge, Joshua Culbreath, Larry James, Valerie Brisco-Hooks | ||
| 23 | The Card Game | 1986-04-10 |
| 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. Guest stars: Bill Gunn, Roscoe Lee Browne, Tanya Wright | ||
| 22 | Theo's Holiday | 1986-04-03 |
| 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. | ||
| 21 | An Early Spring | 1986-03-20 |
| 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). Guest stars: Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Matt Williams, Sonia Braga | ||
| 20 | Close to Home | 1986-03-13 |
| 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. Guest stars: Samuel E. Wright | ||
| 19 | Full House | 1986-02-27 |
| 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. Guest stars: Clayton Prince, Monique-Vion Sorel, Naoka Nakagawa, Tracy R. Proctor | ||
| 18 | A Touch of Wonder | 1986-02-20 |
| 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. Guest stars: Lorraine Morin-Torre, Paul Lemar, Stevie Wonder | ||
| 17 | Play It Again, Russell | 1986-02-13 |
| 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. Guest stars: Art Blakey, Bootsie Barnes, Carlos Patato Valdias, Eric Gale, Jimmy Badman Oliver, Jimmy Heath, Joseph B. Wilder, Josephine Premice, Percy Heath, Tito Puente, Tito Puentes, Tommy Flannagan | ||
| 16 | The Dentist | 1986-02-02 |
| 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. Guest stars: Barry Moss, Danny Kaye, Eli Giaggo, Max Barabas | ||
| 15 | Theo and Cockroach | 1986-01-30 |
| Theo and his friend Cockroach scheme to pass a test on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", which neither one has read. First appearance of Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Phylicia Ayers-Allen changes her professional name to Phylicia Rashād, after marrying NBC sportscaster Ahmad Rashād. Guest stars: Claude Brooks, Earle Hyman, Traci Wolfe | ||
| 14 | Vanessa's Bad Grade | 1986-01-16 |
| 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). | ||
| 13 | The Auction | 1986-01-09 |
| 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. Guest stars: David O'Brien, Eileen Letchworth, John Marion, Michelle Pierce, Stephen Oxendine | ||
| 12 | Mrs. Westlake | 1986-01-02 |
| 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. Guest stars: Matt Williams, Sonia Braga | ||
| 11 | Denise's Friend | 1985-12-12 |
| 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. Guest stars: Stacey Dash | ||
| 10 | Clair's Toe | 1985-12-05 |
| 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. | ||
| 9 | Clair's Sister | 1985-11-21 |
| 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. Guest stars: Jeff Mooring, Joe Williams, Mario Van Peebles, Russell Curry, Yvonne Erwin | ||
| 8 | Denise Drives | 1985-11-14 |
| 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. Guest stars: Ann Flood, David Langston Smyrl, Paul Harding | ||
| 7 | Rudy Suits Up | 1985-11-07 |
| 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. | ||
| 6 | Halloween | 1985-10-31 |
| 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.) Guest stars: Akili Prince, Audrey Wong, Linda Arroyo | ||
| 5 | Theo and the Older Woman | 1985-10-24 |
| 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. Guest stars: Blair Underwood, Robin Givens, Victoria Platt | ||
| 4 | Cliff in Love | 1985-10-17 |
| 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) Guest stars: Joseph C. Phillips | ||
| 3 | Happy Anniversary | 1985-10-10 |
| 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. | ||
| 2 | The Juicer | 1985-10-03 |
| 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. Guest stars: David Langston Smyrl | ||
| 1 | First Day of School | 1985-09-26 |
| 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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| 24 | Cliff's Birthday | 1985-05-09 |
| 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. Guest stars: Clarence Williams III, Lena Horne, Sabrina Le Beauf | ||
| 23 | Mr. Quiet | 1985-05-02 |
| 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. Guest stars: Ada Maris, Alexis Cruz, Alva Chinn, Angela Bassett, David Langston Smyrl, Emmet O'Sullivan, Lisa Mordente, Olga Merediz, Pearl Tama, Raymond Rosario, Tony Orlando | ||
| 22 | Slumber Party | 1985-03-28 |
| 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! Guest stars: Alicia Keys, Dana Bryant, Desiree Scott, Kyle Bryant, Naoka Nakagawa, Sing Smith-Stewart | ||
| 21 | The Younger Woman | 1985-03-14 |
| 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. Guest stars: Robert King, Sabrina Le Beauf, Terry Farrell | ||
| 20 | Back to the Track, Jack | 1985-02-28 |
| 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. Guest stars: Al Freeman, Jr., Charles Pratt, Dawson Pratt, Dhamiri Abayomi, Ira Davis, James Bantam, James Hodge, Joshua Culbreath, Larry James | ||
| 19 | Clair's Case | 1985-02-21 |
| 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 Guest stars: Alan North, David Langston Smyrl, Lloyd Batista, Sabrina Le Beauf, Shawn Elliott | ||
| 18 | Vanessa's New Class | 1985-02-14 |
| 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. Guest stars: Audrey Wong, Kim Hauser, Rado Randriamamonjy, William Christian | ||
| 17 | Theo and the Joint | 1985-02-07 |
| 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. Guest stars: Iman, Stephen Thompson | ||
| 16 | Jitterbug Break | 1985-01-31 |
| 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 Guest stars: Blair Underwood, Christine Langner, Donald McKayle, Gerard Cooper, Judith Jamison | ||
| 15 | Physician of the Year | 1985-01-17 |
| 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 Guest stars: Aleta Mitchell, Elisa de la Roche, Sheldon Leonard | ||
| 14 | Independence Day | 1985-01-10 |
| 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. | ||
| 13 | Father's Day | 1984-12-20 |
| 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. Guest stars: Doris Belack, Suzee Pai, Tzi Ma | ||
| 12 | Rudy's Sick | 1984-12-13 |
| 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. Guest stars: Clarke Gordon, Doug Yasuda, Hanii Aki | ||
| 11 | You're Not a Mother Night | 1984-12-06 |
| 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. Guest stars: Anne Twomey | ||
| 10 | Bonjour, Sondra | 1984-11-22 |
| 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. Guest stars: Sabrina Le Beauf | ||
| 9 | How Ugly Is He? | 1984-11-15 |
| 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. Guest stars: Kristoff St. John | ||
| 8 | Play It Again, Vanessa | 1984-11-08 |
| 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. Guest stars: Dizzy Gillespie | ||
| 7 | One More Time | 1984-11-01 |
| 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. Guest stars: Marilyn Rockafellow | ||
| 6 | Breaking With Tradition | 1984-10-25 |
| 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. | ||
| 5 | A Shirt Story | 1984-10-18 |
| 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. Guest stars: Cassandra Murry, Kadeem Hardison, Sonia Bailey | ||
| 4 | Is That My Boy? | 1984-10-11 |
| 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. | ||
| 3 | Bad Dreams | 1984-10-04 |
| 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. | ||
| 2 | Goodbye, Mr. Fish | 1984-09-27 |
| 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. | ||
| 1 | Pilot Presentation | 1984-09-20 |
| 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. Guest stars: Keith Reddin, Todd Hollowell | ||
| Season 0 (show/hide) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Der Reichmacher-Brief | |
| No description available. | ||
| 12 | O Schmerz lass nach | |
| No description available. | ||
| 11 | Season 2 DVD Extra: Bloopers | |
| No description available. | ||
| 10 | Bill Cosby Himself (1983) | 1983-05-20 |
| No description available. | ||
| 9 | Bill Cosby 49 (1987) | 1987-04-01 |
| No description available. | ||
| 8 | The Cosby Outtakes Show | 1990-02-12 |
| Phylicia RashÄd, 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 RashÄd, Phylicia RashÄd'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. | ||
| 7 | The Last Laugh Memories Of The Cosby Show | 1992-04-30 |
| No description available. | ||
| 6 | Season 2 DVD Extra: New Interview with Director Jay Sandrich | 1986-05-16 |
| No description available. | ||
| 5 | Season 2 DVD Extra: Cliff's Parenting Tips | 1986-05-16 |
| No description available. | ||
| 4 | Season 2 DVD Extra: Outtakes | 1986-05-16 |
| No description available. | ||
| 3 | Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Feature | 1986-05-16 |
| No description available. | ||
| 2 | Season 2 DVD Extra: Special Commentary | 1986-05-16 |
| No description available. | ||
| 1 | The Cosby Show: A Look Back | 2002-05-19 |
| 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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