The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984 8 Seasons ⭐ 6.981
Comedy Family

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.

Seasons

1. Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson

1984-09-20 • ⭐ 8.0

Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a ""regular pe…

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

1984-09-27 • ⭐ 9.5

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.

3. Bad Dreams

1984-10-04 • ⭐ 9.0

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.

4. Is That My Boy?

1984-10-11 • ⭐ 5.2

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 …

5. A Shirt Story

1984-10-18 • ⭐ 10.0

Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not pay for it, Denise offers to make a copy of the shirt for h…

6. Breaking With Tradition

1984-10-25 • ⭐ 8.0

Cliff's father, Russell, pays a visit and begins questioning Cliff about the kids' college choices. He asks Denise about Hillman, his and Cliff's alma mater. Denise is dead-set ag…

7. One More Time

1984-11-01 • ⭐ 8.0

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 …

8. Play It Again, Vanessa

1984-11-08 • ⭐ 8.0

Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instrument. She plays an embarrassing solo at the schoo…

9. How Ugly Is He?

1984-11-15 • ⭐ 9.0

Denise has a new boyfriend, David, but is reluctant to bring him home. She fears that Cliff will, like always, make fun of the boy and ruin her chances with him. Cliff and Clair a…

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 sup…

11. You're Not a Mother Night

1984-12-06 • ⭐ 8.0

Clair is exhausted from constantly caring for the children. Cliff decides to take her out on the town for "You're Not a Mother Night." They go to a fancy restaurant and hotel. Whi…

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 met…

13. Father's Day

1984-12-20 • ⭐ 8.0

Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Father's Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better presents for a December Father's Day. They give him thought…

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,…

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 Ro…

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…

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 …

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 appe…

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 a…

20. Back to the Track, Jack

1985-02-28 • ⭐ 8.0

Cliff's college track coach contacts him and asks to run in a charity event between Hillman and its rival, Norton College. Heathcliff "Combustible Huxtable" trains, but soon learn…

21. The Younger Woman

1985-03-14 • ⭐ 10.0

Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend—and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially suspicious, but learn that judging by appearances isn't alw…

22. Slumber Party

1985-03-28 • ⭐ 10.0

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…

23. Mr. Quiet

1985-05-02 • ⭐ 7.0

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.

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 foole…

Top Cast

Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
Phylicia Rashād
Phylicia Rashād
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Tempestt Bledsoe
Tempestt Bledsoe
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Sabrina Le Beauf
Sabrina Le Beauf
Geoffrey Owens
Geoffrey Owens
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné
Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander

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