A Different World 1987
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Episodes
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1S1·E1 Reconcilable DifferencesDuring her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.2S1·E2 PilotDenise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.3S1·E3 Porky de BergeracQuestionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.4S1·E4 Those Who Can't... TutorDenise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.5S1·E5 War of the WordsWhitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.6S1·E6 Rudy and the Snow QueenRudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.7S1·E7 Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouThe girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable.8S1·E8 If Chosen, I May Not RunIn the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam.9S1·E9 Romancing Mr. StoneA geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.10S1·E10 The Gift of the MagiWhitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.11S1·E11 Does He or Doesn't He?Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.12S1·E12 Advise and DescentDuring finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.13S1·E13 The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticHillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.14S1·E14 Wild ChildLettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.15S1·E15 Dr. CupidDwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.16S1·E16 The Show Must Go OnDenise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.17S1·E17 Mr. HillmanIn the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.18S1·E18 Speech TherapyWhitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.19S1·E19 Clair's Last StandClair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.20S1·E20 If Only for One NightWhitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.21S1·E21 Come Back, Little EggbyA psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.22S1·E22 My Dinner With TheoDenise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Cast
J
Josephine Premice
Desiree Porter
M
Maurice Davis
Randall Adams
A
Abner Mariri
Kobie
T
Tracy Harrison
Suzanne Taylor
R
Ron Mokwena
Mbubunni
A
Amir Williams
J.T. Rallen
K
Kevin Vavasseur
Gregory
T
Terrence Williams
Dancer
A
Alison Taylor
Mandy
H
Hugh W. Allen
Quincy Lee Tolleson
M
Matthew Dickens
Guy
Crew
- Creator
- Bill Cosby
- Producers
- Debbie Allen, Tom Werner
Details
- First air date
- Sep 24, 1987
- Last air date
- Jul 9, 1993
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 144
- Episode runtime
- 22 min
- Network
- NBC
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
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