The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show 1984

★ 7.0TMDB 0h 24min 8 seasons Creators: Bill Cosby, Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.

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S1·E1 Pilot / Theo's Economic LessonSep 20, 1984 · TMDB 8.2Clair 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…S1·E2 Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)Sep 27, 1984 · TMDB 8.7When 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…S1·E3 Bad DreamsOct 4, 1984 · TMDB 8.3Vanessa 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.S1·E4 Is That My Boy?Oct 11, 1984 · TMDB 5.2Freshman 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…S1·E5 A Shirt StoryOct 18, 1984 · TMDB 10.0Theo 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…S1·E6 Breaking With TraditionOct 25, 1984 · TMDB 8.0Cliff'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…S1·E7 One More TimeNov 1, 1984 · TMDB 8.0While 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…S1·E8 Play It Again, VanessaNov 8, 1984 · TMDB 8.0Vanessa 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…S1·E9 How Ugly Is He?Nov 15, 1984 · TMDB 8.0Denise 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…S1·E10 Bonjour, SondraNov 22, 1984Sondra, 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…S1·E11 You're Not a Mother NightDec 6, 1984 · TMDB 8.0Clair 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…S1·E12 Rudy's SickDec 13, 1984 · TMDB 7.0Clair 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…S1·E13 Father's DayDec 20, 1984 · TMDB 7.0Cliff 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…S1·E14 Independence DayJan 10, 1985 · TMDB 6.0Theo 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…S1·E15 Physician of the YearJan 17, 1985 · TMDB 6.0Cliff 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,…S1·E16 Jitterbug BreakJan 31, 1985 · TMDB 6.0Cliff 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…S1·E17 Theo and the JointFeb 7, 1985 · TMDB 5.0Clair 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…S1·E18 Vanessa's New ClassFeb 14, 1985 · TMDB 5.0Vanessa 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.…S1·E19 Clair's CaseFeb 21, 1985 · TMDB 5.0A 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,…S1·E20 Back to the Track, JackFeb 28, 1985 · TMDB 6.5Cliff'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…S1·E21 The Younger WomanMar 14, 1985 · TMDB 10.0Cliff 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…S1·E22 Slumber PartyMar 28, 1985 · TMDB 10.0Rudy 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…S1·E23 Mr. QuietMay 2, 1985 · TMDB 7.0Cliff, 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…S1·E24 Cliff's BirthdayMay 9, 1985Cliff 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.…

Cast

Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby Heathcliff Huxtable
Phylicia Rashād
Phylicia Rashād Clair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe
Tempestt Bledsoe Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Keshia Knight Pulliam Rudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le Beauf
Sabrina Le Beauf Sondra Huxtable
Lisa Bonet
Lisa Bonet Denise Huxtable
Geoffrey Owens
Geoffrey Owens Elvin
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Olivia
Joseph C. Phillips
Joseph C. Phillips Daryl
Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander Pam Tucker
Earle Hyman
Earle Hyman Voice of MacBeth (uncredited)
Deon Richmond
Deon Richmond Kenny
Clarice Taylor
Clarice Taylor Anna Huxtable
P
Peter Costa Peter Chiara
Karen Malina White
Karen Malina White Charmaine Brown
Carl Anthony Payne II
Carl Anthony Payne II Cockroach
Troy Winbush
Troy Winbush Denny

Details

First air date
Sep 20, 1984
Last air date
Apr 30, 1992
Seasons
8
Episodes
197
Episode runtime
24 min
Network
NBC
Status
Ended
Studios
Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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